Exercising on consecutive days

hbunting86

Hi

Just a question regarding exercise. I've been to the gym 7 days in a row this week, and I was wondering if it's detrimental to do the gym every day? I do different exercises, and when I use weights I alternate between upper and lower body on non-consecutive days and also do a class or two.

Will this hinder my progress or help it?

Thanks

clairekeogh42

Most fitness instructors recommend a rest day in the week, at least one, maybe two. I usually walk on my rest day quite a bit actually because my rest day is usually Saturday.

deannakittygirl

I am no expert but if I was doing weight-will be soon- I would rest. I do walk though every single day no rest, no excuses. if it is nice I go outside. if it is rainy or too hot I have indoor walking Dvds. my theory is that walking is what we do as humans so why take a break from that. that is walking in addition to normal daily life activities like shopping cleaning etc...I don't count those as exercise.

caraiselite

since i'm seated most of the day (12 hours or more!) i workout everyday
depends what you do at the gym, i guess?

hbunting86

Generally I do some form of HIIT for around 20 minutes, and then lift for around half an hour or so, alternating days between legs and arms. Tuesdays and Saturdays I do a power cardio class (which is actually HIIT with weights, just more intense).

My job is sedentary (research) so I'm sat on my backside for the vast majority of the day!

emhargs

i think it sounds fine - if you are enjoying it then keep doing it, as long as you are not pulling up too sore, or getting run down etc. if i could do it i would, i get frustrated and feel slack when i miss a day at the gym - but ive got to balance the kids and family life.

i guess it depends on the intensity of what you are doing too. i think if you are working in a desk job, then its more than fine to do exercise every day. throw in a rest day when you feel like it, or when you feel like a break.