double days bad?

lybl11
lybl11 Posts: 11
edited September 28 in Fitness and Exercise
Is it bad to hit the gym twice a day? I've been doing this but my roomate says it's bad for my body. ?

* about an hour of cardio each time

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  • rmwinters
    rmwinters Posts: 288 Member
    You should switch up your routine if you go everyday...maybe try something like yoga or water exercise, so not so much stress is put on your body.
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    I do a little over an hour everyday... usually 45 min in the am and 30 in the pm. My body is lovin it.... well atleast I think it is hehe
  • warmachinejt
    warmachinejt Posts: 2,162 Member
    Cardio shouldn't really be bad. If you DO hit the gym twice a day and do strength training then you're a major noob, since muscles need time for recovery.
  • jpeterburs88
    jpeterburs88 Posts: 201 Member
    its not "bad" you just need to make sure you are eating enough calories to combat what your burning... and if you just started working out twice a day prob isnt a great idea because going from nothing to a lot can be damaging to muscles/ joints. the first time i started to work out about a year ago i did the same thing and was so sore and burnt out that i stopped going all together. i am a huge advocate for you knowing whats best for your body and what works, but be careful! 2 hrs of cardio a day is A LOT.
  • wiggleroom
    wiggleroom Posts: 322 Member
    I don't see a problem with it, as long as you're taking in enough water, protein, and nutrients. Shoot -- I'm pretty sure professional athletes work out at least two hours a day.

    I would add in some strength and stretching, though.
  • Arizona_JR
    Arizona_JR Posts: 275
    Is it bad to hit the gym twice a day? I've been doing this but my roomate says it's bad for my body. ?

    * about an hour of cardio each time

    Have you ever met a triathlete? They train 2 times a day regularly and are some of the healthiest, most fit people you'll meet. It never hurt me to do cardio twice a day, or cardio + strength training in one day, and I did it regularly for 5 years. You just need to make sure you take rest days to recover.
  • mwhartley
    mwhartley Posts: 35
    Well, it depends on what you are doing. I don't think it is bad unless you are over training a certain muscle group. Just remember to get plenty of rest after the gym or make sure you have a rest day to aid recovery.
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