How many days a week do you workout?

BrownEyedG1rl

Just curious if you give yourself any days of rest? My goal is to work out five days and rest for two. What do you do?

JLeeAlton

I workout everyday.. Monday thru Sunday. However on Sunday which is supposed to be my rest day.. I usually just go on my elliptical. I feel guilty and lazy if I don't do something everyday lol. I am addicted

Sherri71

My plan is to workout 7 days a week for 60 minutes. If I am really tired on 1 day, I will give myself 1 day off, but no more than that.

CobraBubbles

I go by how my body feels. There is nothing wrong with taking a day or two or three of rest if your body is calling out for it! Typically, when I'm feeling tip-top (which luckily is most of the time!), I workout 5-6 days per week. Rest is where 'the magic happens'.

erickirb

I tend to workout 4to 5 days per week. Your body does most of its recovery and muscle growth during a recovery (rest) period.

DanOhh

Everyday, I run 4-5 days and on off days I walk.

cheshirequeen

I workout monday through friday, I work on the weekends and with my anemia and epilepsy I should rest when I work, but I do stretches and walk around the house throughout the day, but nothing strenuous.

MassiveDelta

5-6 days a week Sat or Sunday is usually my rest day. Right now my schedule is 5 AM swim laps and cycle 20 min on MWF TTH Its 35-40 Min of 16MPH or faster cycling followed by 8 incline or higher Treadmill run at 10min pace or Stairs and Cals for 15 min.

On Sat I do an Early AM Spin class sometimes 2 classes. I also do Pushups, Crunches, and Planks at home every other night regardless of rest day.

tawny7

I try to go to the gym 6-7 times a week so almost everyday. If I feel overly tired then I'll take a day off. I don't take two days off in a row because it's hard to get back into the routine. I go before work M-F and then Sat/Sun mornings. If I don't work out first thing in the morning I'll talk myself out of going even though I love it!

peggyalex

I "TRY" to workout 6 days a week with 1 day off and hr each day sometimes more than an hr.............but sometimes u just need and extra day! do what works for u and ur body!

Laceylala

I have a goal of 300 minutes per exercise per week right now. I am exceeding that by a bit, and usually do 6 days of work outs with one day off. And I am generally trying for three harder work out days and three lighter days so my muscles have time to repair.

staceyb_2003

idoan hours walk to and fromdropping my daughter to school but i really dont see that as a sweat high cardio burn so i try and fit another 20 mins or so in everyday weekends are worst for me cos i have lil one at home

staceyb_2003

idoan hours walk to and from dropping my daughter to school but i really dont see that as a sweat high cardio burn so i try and fit another 20 mins or so in everyday weekends are worst for me cos i have lil one at home

Cristy_AZ

I'm working out 6 days a week right now. 5 days of Jillian Michaels DVDs so some days a lot of cardio, some days more strength training. I walk on Saturdays and take Sunday off.

udallmom101

I workout at least 6 days a week. But I also alternate my days - MWF are High Impact days with kickboxing, kettlebells, or whatever Jillian DVD I picked for the day. The other days are mainly walking or the elliptical.

BlueEyedMomma88

I workout Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and I take Wednesday and Sunday off.. Works for me :-)

polo571

I go mon thru sat and take off sunday.

imom2kne

:drinker:
I aim for 6 days a week, usually taking off Saturday or Sunday. I think your plan is a good one. Good luck!

Healthyby30

I work out Monday through Saturday, too. I do Weight Training (right now the shred) Mon, Wed, Fri, and Cardio on Tue, Thur, and Sat.

aaddaammggoolleeaaffss

I work out 6 days a week. I do P90X 6 days a week (rest on Friday) and an hour long spin class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings

rawfitness

Four days per week.

ltlemermaid

currently I am going to the Y 3 times a week. When the weather gets better I will add a day or 2 of running outside to train for 5K and 8K's for this year.

porcha520

This is how I feel about working out: 4 days is good
5 days is optimal
6 days is great
7 days is a burn out
I don't want to do more than 6, cause your body does need at least a day to rest, the days I don't exercise I eat light to keep the weight loss going.

iplayoutside19

I always attempt 6 work outs a week. But usually I end up doing 5. Either my body tells me to shut it down, or life gets in the way.

The key is to make your work out time quality time. I think I've got it dialed in as well as I can. When I take a day off I feel like I need to take a day off. The day after the day off I usually feel very well and ready to get after it. The first work out back is usually the best work out of the week.

margie_77

I work out 6 days. I was working-out 5, but one of my classes got moved, so now I will have another afternoon to run

MercuryBlue

5-6 days a week is what I've always aimed for.

edorice

I have to force myself to workout 6 days a week instead of 7 days.

jillybeanruns

Usually 7, I should knock it down to 6 week after week...but I just can't.

lushy20

i workout everyday usually between 30 mins - 60 mins sometimes more. with having a baby in the house i get it in where i can.

altho if iv pulled a muscle or something i will rest for 1 day then get back to it

PhilBlock

I work out 6 days per week. Take one rest day. It's important to get at LEAST 1 rest day. but consistent exercise will get you to where you want to be. whether its 3,4,5 or 6 days/week. make a plan and stick to it! personally I like working out 6 days a week, gives me a great energy boost and makes me feel good. :-)

ShannonWinger

I workout 6 days a week. I feel like the rest day is very important even though I feel funny not working out that day.