cardio 7days/week exhausting my body

manasunshine

i feel so exhausted after todays workout. my entire body hurts. i was wondering if its okay to do cardio 7days/week, thats what im doing. 40-50 mins cardio everyday.ive been doing this for over a week now. but now im begining to feel this isnt probably right. my ankle hurts also. doctor said its a muscle inflammation. i love cardio. its the only exercise im able to stick to and not bored of yet otherwise i usually lose interest in workouts.
i do a 20mins turbo jam and a 20mins zumba, so makes 40 mins cardio everyday. plus i do other aerobics too for 15-20mins.
i was all good but right now the pain in my body is telling me i should take a break. once im back okay can i continue with the 7days/week cardio.
fyi, i havent added any strength training pogram in my regime. should i?
help out pals

Pebble321

If you are injured and exhausted after one week, I think you've answered your own question - yes, you need a break. Exercise causes little tears in your muscles and a rest day gives them time to heal up and get stronger.
Try doing your more intense cardio 3 or 4 days a week, add in some strength training for one or two days and either walk or swim (gently!) or rest on the other day.

jna1957

i just finshed 8 days working out straight yesterday - needed a day off today. After consulting with my trainer he said i should try and take at least two days off together if possible. I told him i would take two days off from the gym but play golf on my off days - he wasnt happy but said go ahead as long as I could handle it

manasunshine

Try doing your more intense cardio 3 or 4 days a week, add in some strength training for one or two days and either walk or swim (gently!) or rest on the other day.

okay then monday onwards im doing that. thanks alot