How Often Do You Work Out??

shoppingqueen34

I'm seeing lots of these rest days.....I don't take a rest day....a rest day to me is one day a week I do something non gym related, I go rollerblading, swimming, I play tennis with my kids, there is absolutely nothing wrong with working out to some capacity every day of the week, maybe i'm wrong but these "rest" days, does that mean you just sit around all day?? I don't get that??

I take off days because I work full time in addition to owning my own business. So for me I need those days to catch up with work, actually make dinner, housework etc. I'm a super busy person I'd love to be able to work out 7 days a week, but my life does not allow for it.

jackeh

I'm seeing lots of these rest days.....I don't take a rest day....a rest day to me is one day a week I do something non gym related, I go rollerblading, swimming, I play tennis with my kids, there is absolutely nothing wrong with working out to some capacity every day of the week, maybe i'm wrong but these "rest" days, does that mean you just sit around all day?? I don't get that??

uh no i dont think any of us sit around... I know for myself EVERY day is filled with kids and running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get kids out the door and make lunch and clean and grab the kids off the bus and run to the store.... i think a rest day is more of a day where you dont set a spacific workout... my average day is pretty active ... but i am not at the gym doing 700 calories burn with zumba... that is a rest day in my books

fitchick99

I'm seeing lots of these rest days.....I don't take a rest day....a rest day to me is one day a week I do something non gym related, I go rollerblading, swimming, I play tennis with my kids, there is absolutely nothing wrong with working out to some capacity every day of the week, maybe i'm wrong but these "rest" days, does that mean you just sit around all day?? I don't get that??

uh no i dont think any of us sit around... I know for myself EVERY day is filled with kids and running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get kids out the door and make lunch and clean and grab the kids off the bus and run to the store.... i think a rest day is more of a day where you dont set a spacific workout... my average day is pretty active ... but i am not at the gym doing 700 calories burn with zumba... that is a rest day in my books

OK I get that, I have 6 kids, and I don't want to be in the gym everyday, I just had the idea, that people were using it as an excuse to do nothing...because my trainer said so...i'm a trainer, and i've never told a client, to have a "rest" day but to have a day where they do a family activity, even if that means a walk that day...I didn't want to offend anyone, I just wasn't getting it....:noway:

Sapporo

I'm seeing lots of these rest days.....I don't take a rest day....a rest day to me is one day a week I do something non gym related, I go rollerblading, swimming, I play tennis with my kids, there is absolutely nothing wrong with working out to some capacity every day of the week, maybe i'm wrong but these "rest" days, does that mean you just sit around all day?? I don't get that??

On my rest day I do up to an hour of stretching with some yoga. Rest just means no weight lifting or cardio.

Fitness_Chick

I'm seeing lots of these rest days.....I don't take a rest day....a rest day to me is one day a week I do something non gym related, I go rollerblading, swimming, I play tennis with my kids, there is absolutely nothing wrong with working out to some capacity every day of the week, maybe i'm wrong but these "rest" days, does that mean you just sit around all day?? I don't get that??

On my rest day I do up to an hour of stretching with some yoga. Rest just means no weight lifting or cardio.

Yes for me it means no strength training:flowerforyou:

MyaPapaya75

OK, I am going to hijack my own thread...So those of you who are working out , are you consistently getting all your exercise cals? I have a cardio pump class 1 x week where I burn 1200-1400 calories per my HRM - and this class is in the evening . Most days I get most of my calories, but on cardio pump days my net calorie need is close to 3000 calories:noway: I know I could get in the calories, but I just don't want that much! I know the subject of "rollover calories" has come up before, are any of you using some of your extra calories on non exercise days? Hope that makes sense....

I rarely eat my excercise calories and I try to get in excercise everyday even if its not the same intensity that I do on other days.

MyaPapaya75

I'm seeing lots of these rest days.....I don't take a rest day....a rest day to me is one day a week I do something non gym related, I go rollerblading, swimming, I play tennis with my kids, there is absolutely nothing wrong with working out to some capacity every day of the week, maybe i'm wrong but these "rest" days, does that mean you just sit around all day?? I don't get that??

Thanks for bringing that up I have been wondering this as well. Mainly because I do not have a day off so I wondered what everyone else did with theirs..

Fitness_Chick

I workout 6 days at the gym then take a rest day:flowerforyou:

2-3 hours a day typically at the gym plus I do vids, crunches and pushups etc. at home

3 of my days are strength training so they alternate days, I do cardio on those days too and cardio on the remaining days as well.

FC

What types of things are you doing for strength training on those days. I've just joined the gym and not sure what's best to start with for strength

I use the machines and do a bit of free weights, but am not as knowledgable about them as I'd like to be...but I'm braving it out and asking folks to show me.:blushing: :drinker: Not sure how your gym is set up but with mine there is always several trainers around more than happy to set you up with what's gonna work for you regarding cardio and what weigh machines you'd benefit from.

When I first joined they give an evaluation and set up all the machines for you on the Kiosk/computer system so when you hit the machines and put your password in it shows all the seat positions, weights etc. to set it up for you personally. I've been there long enough I recall most of mine to set up but it nice so when you add more reps and weight it's a little reminder.

Have fun at the GYM!!:bigsmile:
FC

Fitness_Chick

But... I always listen to my body and if I'm not feeling well or just tired then I will take a rest day or do yoga, etc.

That's also what I find myself doing, so for me perhaps 'rest day' is not the proper term as I do workout at home on those days or go out and do something very active.:drinker:

FC

Fitness_Chick

I'm seeing lots of these rest days.....I don't take a rest day....a rest day to me is one day a week I do something non gym related, I go rollerblading, swimming, I play tennis with my kids, there is absolutely nothing wrong with working out to some capacity every day of the week, maybe i'm wrong but these "rest" days, does that mean you just sit around all day?? I don't get that??

ah no sitting around here....if I take a day off it might be for many reasons, perhaps catching up on bill paying, house cleaning, planning meals for the week, cooking meals ahead....ya know regular life stuff that all needs to be done.:flowerforyou:

FC

Fitness_Chick

I'm seeing lots of these rest days.....I don't take a rest day....a rest day to me is one day a week I do something non gym related, I go rollerblading, swimming, I play tennis with my kids, there is absolutely nothing wrong with working out to some capacity every day of the week, maybe i'm wrong but these "rest" days, does that mean you just sit around all day?? I don't get that??

uh no i dont think any of us sit around... I know for myself EVERY day is filled with kids and running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get kids out the door and make lunch and clean and grab the kids off the bus and run to the store.... i think a rest day is more of a day where you dont set a spacific workout... my average day is pretty active ... but i am not at the gym doing 700 calories burn with zumba... that is a rest day in my books

:flowerforyou:

Fitness_Chick

OK, I am going to hijack my own thread...So those of you who are working out , are you consistently getting all your exercise cals? I have a cardio pump class 1 x week where I burn 1200-1400 calories per my HRM - and this class is in the evening . Most days I get most of my calories, but on cardio pump days my net calorie need is close to 3000 calories:noway: I know I could get in the calories, but I just don't want that much! I know the subject of "rollover calories" has come up before, are any of you using some of your extra calories on non exercise days? Hope that makes sense....

Depends, often I eat about 1/2 my workout cals back.

FC

LisaZaugg1976

my goal is 5-6 days per week

last week only did 4.

drewzaun

I am in base mode so right now I am doing cardio 5-6 days a week and stregth training for 5. Once I get closer to the cycling season I will back off on cardio days but ramp up the miles and intensities and if history is any judge I will leave the weights until Fall.

I prefer split sessions so I lift at lunch and then go after dinner for cardio. Probably 20-30 minutes on weights and 45-80 minute cardio sessions.

drewzaun

I'm seeing lots of these rest days.....I don't take a rest day....a rest day to me is one day a week I do something non gym related, I go rollerblading, swimming, I play tennis with my kids, there is absolutely nothing wrong with working out to some capacity every day of the week, maybe i'm wrong but these "rest" days, does that mean you just sit around all day?? I don't get that??

If you are doing a hardcore workout you need to give your body time to recover, or it will not benefit totally from the workout. If all you are doing is base miles, or staying in fat burning zones then sure, you can probably work out everyday. Then the rest day is just to break up the monotony.

But once your intensity goes up you need to give those muscles a chance to rest. Typically this is after a long workout day. And before your event you should taper, or ease way back on time and intensity.

GIBride01

OK, I am going to hijack my own thread...So those of you who are working out , are you consistently getting all your exercise cals? I have a cardio pump class 1 x week where I burn 1200-1400 calories per my HRM - and this class is in the evening . Most days I get most of my calories, but on cardio pump days my net calorie need is close to 3000 calories:noway: I know I could get in the calories, but I just don't want that much! I know the subject of "rollover calories" has come up before, are any of you using some of your extra calories on non exercise days? Hope that makes sense....

Depends, often I eat about 1/2 my workout cals back.

FC

Ok, you all are making me feel better that I am working out most days a week and not eating back all my exercise calories. I am active most days, but I have trouble not turning a relaxed walk into a 3 1/2 mile power walk. I do feel a little less anal now..especially since I just did a 3 mile 12 min mile walk:blushing: Hubbys Bday is Wednesday, and I think he is going to play hooky from work, so that can be a rest day for me. Thanks again!