How long do you exercise everyday? and how much weight you l

kristinkt

30 minutes of cardio usually 5-6 days a week & some light upper arm weight lifting - I have lost an average of 6-7 pounds a month. Some weeks nothing & others 1, 2, or 3 pounds.

chickybuns

My exercise schedule varies dependent upon my work. I usually do at least 4 days a week of some form of cardio 30-60 minutes. I also try to do at least two of those days intense workouts, like Jillian Michaels or Turbo Fire HIIT. I also try to do somet form of strength twice a week at least. I usually only do more than 60 minutes when I need to burn the extra calories. Mine is set up to lose 0.5 lb per week, which I've been right around that and I really close to my goal weight.

BobbyClerici

I agree with a lot of post here... anything more than 45min is, imo, a waste. But give it your all if you only do that 45. Today I did 100 min though normally I only do 30min. Today was so beautiful out I could not resist not walking after doing a "light day" of yoga(norm take sundays off).. And when some fave tunes started playing and my 2 and 6 yo wanted to dance I did just that.
Point is depending on the type of activity you plan on doing is what should define your lenght of getting your burn on.

Not true
People who train for sports performance go for hours.
Don't assume that everybody is satisfied with just being fit; some of us want peak fitness, peak performance as well as a physique like Charles Atlas.

That doesn't just happen by accident and no competitor gets very far training any less.
Some of us just want more and more is requited.

That's reality.

dad106

I personally try to keep my workouts to an hour or less.. I don't really have time for more and if I do, then it's a slight miracle.

I strength train 3X a week(do split body routine on my own and a full body with my trainer) and cardio twice a week. My split-body routines last from 30-45 minutes and my cardio from 29-56 minutes. My trainer is a full hour.

Secret_Agent_007

I prefer to work on my endurance so that no matter what I do in my normal life I've got the stamina to handle it easily. It took some training but now I can easily run on the treadmill for an hour doing intervals where my slowest speed in 5.5mph. I'd say thats not too shabby for being at least 40lbs over weight still.

30 - 40 mins is a normal weight training session for me but I don't sit and take breaks. I'll superset two exercises until they're complete and immediately move to two more. That way I get a cardio work out during my weight training as well.

Once I get closer to my goal weight I'm toying with the idea of doing a few weeks of bulking so that I can add some muscle. Then I'll slow down my weight training and break it up so I can lift heavier. Until then, it's all about burning the fat for me.

LeeDahlen38

I'm not doing any strength right now. just burning down and shedding weight for health reasons. But I am currently hitting about 60 mins 3 times a week doing med to moderate cardio (Elliptical for 30, Bike for 20, and 30 sec sprints on 'mill to finish up) Current average is about 3lbs/week as it stands now. But 'm never at the gym more than 60 minutes.

ooOOooGravy

I run, cycle or swim between 40 and 60 minutes, 5 to 6 days a week. (avg. Heart Rate of 70~80% of MHR 3 out of those days)

No weight training as yet, although i should i just find it ever so boring.

My caloires were at 1900, but now 1700 starting last week

I lose between 1 and 3 lbs a week.

SeaSiren1

Strength Training 6x's per week 30-45 min per session. Scale does not move much, the body measurements have.

Finallyfit1976

Oh, Thanks guys for all the great replies. I really appreciate your responses.

As I said before I used to workout from 45- 60 minutes a day and now I have decided to work more as possible until the end of the month to see how is my body will react with this with watching my diet and calorie intake.

Will keep you updated guys how it is gonna work

Thanks alot and have a wonderful day everyone

Greetings from Canada

Noha

Jennloella

I break mine up, usually an hour and a half in the morning, and an hour later in the afternoon. I'm not really trying to lose anymore, just get stronger, and I'm doing longer runs because I'm doing a half marathon in April......hard to train for that on only 30 minutes a day. I guess it depends what your goals are, try different combos and find what works!

wellbert

A typical weekday for me is:
1 hour of walking

+ 30 min weight lifting + 20 minutes Couch to 5k Program
OR
+ 40 minutes bicycling AND 50 minutes of Thai boxing

So i guess between 110-150 minutes per weekday.

Once the wife's knee is healed, I'll be adding another 30 minutes of walking every day (Walking the dogs with her.)


My weight remains pretty static. Also, I'm SUPER lazy on the weekend.

Really though, it's all part of your calorie balance.

engineman312

i think i've only done a few work outs over 60 minutes, and those have been a few long runs, bike rides, or brick work outs.

Finallyfit1976

I have Turbo fire and cHALene extreme and boh are great ...I have been doing them for more than 2 month now and my body has changed dramatically.

Now I ordered Insanity and Rev abs they will be here tomorrow so I'm so excited to start a new stage in my weight loss journey.

I need to lose 30 more pounds to reach my goal

nalliebell

3-4 hrs Monday to Thursday
2-3 hrs Friday to Sunday

I belong to a 24 hr so when I cannot sleep i just get up and hit the gym :-)

mikeyrp

Imagine yourself a year from now - you've lost your weight so that is no longer an issue. What do you want to look like and what sort of things do you want to be doing?

If you want to look fit and toned: regular 45 minutes weights, 30 minutes CV 3 or 4 times a week will be plenty.

If you want to do a sport: train for the sport and let your body do what it will (assumes you eat maintenance + work calories)

Its a big jump to go from 'exercise to loose weight' to 'loose weight so I can do my sport better' but if you make that jump I think you will be more motivated for the future.

Strobins05

I started going to the gym three and a half years ago. In the first 2 years I lost over 35 pounds and kept it off, that was from going to gym at least four day a week and two sessions of personal training. At first the average was around two pounds a week. This year was a slack year for me so I did not lose any weight until I started back at the gym and planning my meals again. I started this past November. So in a month's time it's been eight pounds for me and that includes weight lifting, HIIT, and cardio classes at least three times a week each. It's all in knowing what works for your body to lose and having the determination to do it and maintain. Took me three and a half years to lose 43 pounds by sticking to what works for me and planning my meals! I'm still going hard and learning too! Good luck! :flowerforyou:

bcattoes

My goal is 60 min a day but my schedule does not always allow that. I try to get at least 30 min though. And I usually take at least one day a week off. On the rare occasion that I have more than 60 min available to workout, I usually don't do it all at once. But I may do another 30 min or so later in the day.

Strobins05

I have Turbo fire and cHALene extreme and boh are great ...I have been doing them for more than 2 month now and my body has changed dramatically.

Now I ordered Insanity and Rev abs they will be here tomorrow so I'm so excited to start a new stage in my weight loss journey.

I need to lose 30 more pounds to reach my goal

Keep up the good work and good luck! You will find that this site has great knowledgeable ppl who will give you advice as you ask for it!

Finallyfit1976

Thanks everyone for the great tips , I really appreciate it....Have a wonderful Friday

MelanieAG05

I aim to do a 45 minute swim twice per week and then 30 mins cardio/30 mins strength training 3 times per week - sometimes I substitute these for cardio classes at the gym. If I had more time I would do more but I run my own business, working full time and have a husband/kids and house to look after so its not always possible to achieve!

ackeebee

i aim to work out 4 or 5 times a week for anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes per session.

Finallyfit1976

Thank you guys, I really appreciate your precious feedback, I'm doing my best now to workout from 45-90 minutes 5-6 days a wek in order to lose a significant amount of weight by April.

Thanks alot again

Beautifulbridgittlee7

It depends. My ideal routine would be swimming for 1 hr. 3-4 times a week, running or cycling for 30-60 minutes twice a week or some other activity like basketball, ice skating, snowshoeing, jumping rope, etc, and doing something fun like zumba or kick box class, racquetball etc., once a week, maybe strength train for 20-30 minutes 2-3 times a week, and that's it. If I obtain my group fitness and personal trainer certifcations and can teach an aquatics class, spin class, and zumba or kickbox or weight class, that will be my main workout, and then I might do whatever else( run/bike, snowshoe etc a couple times a week)

Beautifulbridgittlee7

How much do you want to lose?What activities are you doing? What's your diet like? Best of luck!

Beautifulbridgittlee7

Best of luck with your endurance and half marathon goals!

Beautifulbridgittlee7

I'm trying to do cardio for at least an hr a day, sometimes more, and strength/circuit train for 30 mins 2-3 times a week. Not trying to lose, but just love it.