Working out 2X per day for faster results?

Mikaylarae27

Hey ya'll,

So right now I workout in the morning by running for 20mins and strength training for 20-40mins. I am contemplating adding another 30-60mins of cardio--swimming or biking--after work (I have a sedentary job). Do you think this will speed up me results, or am I just over-working my body.

Thanks for your knowledgable opinions!

bcl003

Bump!

cwatson1214

Depends on your metabolism and what you eat and how many calories you consume. Everyone is different.

kekl

It might be overworking, just think - you'll have to eat back your exercise calories unless you want to fatigue yourself so I don't see it affecting your weightloss too much. I'd play it by ear. If it makes you happy to do that extra activity and helps you with your fitness, go for it, but just listen to your body and don't burn yourself out. Remember that rest is just as important as diet and exercise.

Shock_Wave

Hey ya'll,

So right now I workout in the morning by running for 20mins and strength training for 20-40mins. I am contemplating adding another 30-60mins of cardio--swimming or biking--after work (I have a sedentary job). Do you think this will speed up me results, or am I just over-working my body.

Thanks for your knowledgable opinions!

If you are on a calorie restricted aka weight loss diet then sure it can.

I work out x3 a day 4x a week
recumbent bike 45 min
strength training 30-40 min
walking at the track for 30min

But because of this I eat like a horse though and I am only on a small weight loss diet restriction.

brandyk77

I'd think you'd be fine adding the afternoon in every couple of days.

I often run 2x per day. 1 is always super easy though and shorter (30 min)

amanda3588

No, no, no, no, no. Take it from someone who's yo-yo dieted and excercised hours a day for seven days a week. Is this a realistic, longterm plan? No. Do you have the time to workout twice a day for the rest of your life? No. Your weight should come off slower for longer results. I hit the gym for hours doing 60 minutes of cardio, then 45 minutes of yoga, followed by 45 minutes of kickboxing/zumba/whatever. As soon as I stopped, everything got flabbier and the weight came back. It may be a quick fix, but it's not going to last.

Shock_Wave

No, no, no, no, no. Take it from someone who's yo-yo dieted and excercised hours a day for seven days a week. Is this a realistic, longterm plan? No. Do you have the time to workout twice a day for the rest of your life? No. Your weight should come off slower for longer results. I hit the gym for hours doing 60 minutes of cardio, then 45 minutes of yoga, followed by 45 minutes of kickboxing/zumba/whatever. As soon as I stopped, everything got flabbier and the weight came back. It may be a quick fix, but it's not going to last.

Your diet was bad. If you have a good diet and combine with exercise then its a good possibility this wouldnt have happened to you.

Kat120285

Just listen to your body not only in regards to over training but also food. I do P90X and on the strength days I also hop on my stationary bike afterwards. On days in between I just ride my bike for an hour, this gives me a 600-700 calorie a day burn through exercise. I don't however count calories, I just listen to my body and eat when I'm hungry and don't when I'm not. Very rarely am I tired during work outs or throughout the day in general. For me it's not a ton of time so it's a longterm thing I can stick with that also makes me feel amazing.

jacksonpt

Why don't you just improve your diet? Unless you genuinely enjoy working out, why spend all that time at the gym (or where ever), when it's far more efficient to clean up your diet?

weight loss = eating right
fat loss = eating right + heavy lifting


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amanda3588

No, no, no, no, no. Take it from someone who's yo-yo dieted and excercised hours a day for seven days a week. Is this a realistic, longterm plan? No. Do you have the time to workout twice a day for the rest of your life? No. Your weight should come off slower for longer results. I hit the gym for hours doing 60 minutes of cardio, then 45 minutes of yoga, followed by 45 minutes of kickboxing/zumba/whatever. As soon as I stopped, everything got flabbier and the weight came back. It may be a quick fix, but it's not going to last.

Your diet was bad. If you have a good diet and combine with exercise then its a good possibility this wouldnt have happened to you.

You can't make that assumption because you know nothing of my diet. When did lots of fiber, protein and fresh veggies become a bad diet?

Shock_Wave

No, no, no, no, no. Take it from someone who's yo-yo dieted and excercised hours a day for seven days a week. Is this a realistic, longterm plan? No. Do you have the time to workout twice a day for the rest of your life? No. Your weight should come off slower for longer results. I hit the gym for hours doing 60 minutes of cardio, then 45 minutes of yoga, followed by 45 minutes of kickboxing/zumba/whatever. As soon as I stopped, everything got flabbier and the weight came back. It may be a quick fix, but it's not going to last.

Your diet was bad. If you have a good diet and combine with exercise then its a good possibility this wouldnt have happened to you.

You can't make that assumption because you know nothing of my diet. When did lots of fiber, protein and fresh veggies become a bad diet?

You said "Take it from someone who's yo-yo dieted and excercised hours a day for seven days a week" thats no assumption you said it right there in bold^^ please don't get all offensive since I just stated the obvious factor "bad diet".

Edit: I am all down for you showing me a good yo-yo diet that works but apparently it did not work that great for you, hence the term yo yo I suspect. :drinker:

DGK12

IMO, Don't overwork your body! You need a rest day for your body to recoup.

Mikaylarae27

Thanks for all your comments. I am training for my first triathlon, so I think I will be working out twice a few times/week swimming and doing yoga. I'm trying to keep it light at first though.

dmmihelcic

Pain is weakness leaving your body....

contingencyplan

I work out twice a day and have for months. Once on my lunch break at work (I keep workout equipment and a change of clothes at my desk lol) and once in the evening. It's helping me. But you have to be careful what it is you do exactly. When working out twice a day you can't do high intensity workouts twice a day. One, yes, but the other "workout" should consist mainly of a form of moderate intensity cardio. Anything more is too hard on your central nervous system.

HauteP1nk

I think it all depends. I have been trying this for the month as a friend of mine who is training for a bikini competition does this and after a month of doing this she saw excellent results & changes in her body.

warmachinejt

i am a firm believer that if you have a lot of energy after strength training then you're doing it wrong.

row_rivers

try it out, and see for yourself. maybe try it for twice a week at first, or try shorter sessions then gradually increase from there IF you need to. some people handle it, others can't.

SirZee

"working out 2x" - sure, you'll be fitter, ramp up though so you don't injure yourself

"faster" - suggests all the wrong reasoning, which is why you are getting such strong responses.

Shortcuts don't work. Being fitter/more active works.

Flixie00

Generally I swim at lunchtimes 3 times a week and work out in the evenings (a mix of classes, cardio and strength training) 6 days a week. I have been doing this for a while, and apart from ruining my nails and hair, works well for me.

Bankman1989

Hey ya'll,

So right now I workout in the morning by running for 20mins and strength training for 20-40mins. I am contemplating adding another 30-60mins of cardio--swimming or biking--after work (I have a sedentary job). Do you think this will speed up me results, or am I just over-working my body.

Thanks for your knowledgable opinions!

There is nothing wrong with working out 2x a day. I do it 3-4 times a week. I teach 9 spin classes a week, twice a day on M,W and Saturdays. I also have a sedentary job. I noticed I have lost more weight doing two a days (even when combining strength training or pilates). That and a well balanced diet will help you in your efforts to lose the pounds.

The other suggestion is to add an addition 30mins-1 hour to your current workouts even if its just once a day. Based on your age (I am 45 so for me to just maintain I HAVE to put in 75-90 mins MINIMUM daily).

Mikaylarae27

Pain is weakness leaving your body....

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Mikaylarae27

I think it all depends. I have been trying this for the month as a friend of mine who is training for a bikini competition does this and after a month of doing this she saw excellent results & changes in her body.

Thanks! How is it working for you so far??

Misshodge64

Humm, honestly it really depends on calorie in take. So now you 20 minutes of strength than later you would like to do 30 to 60 cardio? It shouldn't hurt you too much cause 20 minutes plus 30 is 50 minutes and people usually work out that much a day anyways. Plus it is just cardio anyway. If you are a Lil cautious than try it for 3 weeks, for two days out the week to see how your body adopts to cardio in the evening. Take it slow than become your own judge. I am sure light cardio will be ok or rather low impact.

endlessloser

I know this is an older topic, but since another poster re-opened it, I thought I'd put in my 2 cents.

Not sure if anyone has read the book, "Where did all the fat go" by Dr. Huizenga from the biggest loser show - he basically clearly states what worked at home for the at-home contestants (season 3 I think?). He recommended 2-a-day workouts (he said, ideally its 3 x 40 minutes, but most of us can't stop 3 x a day.) His recommendation is running/cardio in the a.m. for 1 hour, and cardio or strength (alternating days) in the evening for 1 hour.

I'm working on implementing this myself starting this week, so it was kind of funny that I saw this