Is better to give yourself a break or push it everyday?

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  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I only work out 3 or 4 days a week.
  • tannyasawyer
    tannyasawyer Posts: 106 Member
    I go to the gym or swim usually 4 days a week. I take time out as and when my body tells me to - having rheumatoid arthritis makes sure of that! If I push too much, I pay for it for the best part of a week.

    Good results so far - lost 17lb so far in about a month (started trying to lose weight before joining MFP).
  • marjen002
    marjen002 Posts: 112
    I do weights/strength training 3 times per week and some other activity 3-4 times per week (usually a Ballet workout, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba or going for a walk).

    I do listen to my body and if I need a break I take it. Last week I took a break from the weights and just did the other stuff. Keeping my options open to however I may feel like on any given day helps me stick to it longer. Hope this helps. :)
  • markpmc
    markpmc Posts: 240 Member
    I'm fanatical about hitting it hard M-F. I always aim to workout on saturday, but usually settle for a 10 mile bike ride instead of the crazy hiit I usually do. Sundays are 100% off.
  • Zangpakto
    Zangpakto Posts: 336 Member
    Well as a rule for running I have a min of 3 x sessions per week.

    Sometimes have 8-10 sessions a week however most don't need to or shouldn't do it...

    Essentially something to the likes of for me what I am currently doing (though on nike+ website more than here...)

    Monday - Mid range run 40m-1hr maybe, easy session so 60-70% max HR
    Tuesday - Speed Work
    Wednesday - Mid/Long run
    Thursday - Mid range easy run again
    Friday - Speed or an easy run depending on how feel
    Saturday - Rest (Or run/cross train below 60% MHR...)
    Sunday - LSD runs so 2-3hrs +...

    Mornings can be Ab sessions with light jogging to get system started and loosen up for afternoon sessions.

    I am training currently though 6 weeks left for Marathon.... Next year running an ultra which is same distance as running a back to back marathon one after the other in same day so yea... If your into that sorta thing, then my advice might be spot on, if not, well... Know it is possible to train like me, but you don't need to if that isn't your goal :)
  • MsTanya77
    MsTanya77 Posts: 357 Member
    I take one to two days a week off. I have found that excess exercise actually hinders your weight loss sometimes. Some of my biggest losses came after a day of rest.
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    My personal trainer advises to train smarter not longer.
  • Duckz1
    Duckz1 Posts: 145 Member
    I try do something active 7 days a week - aim for 3-4 days at the gym for cardio/weights, and other days I'm riding my horse or doing other fun things.
  • Pspetal
    Pspetal Posts: 426 Member
    Listen to your body... If you feel very very tired and sore even after a good night's sleep and feel like you need a break, take it. If you feel nervous about taking a break, just go for a long walk or a short jog or do a little bit of callisthenics at home. Don't push it because you might injure yourself.
    I take a break every 3-4 days depending on how hard I worked those days. It really helps because then you'll feel more energetic for the next day's workout. The point is, you should give every workout all you've got and if that means taking a day's rest, go for it.
  • lmeasterling
    lmeasterling Posts: 139 Member
    I do some form of exercise every day of the week except Sunday.
  • skinnyfithealthyme
    skinnyfithealthyme Posts: 213
    At least one day off a week, no matter how badly you feel like exercising. Sometimes I take two or have a day where I just walk moderately. Believe me I feel like busting as 24/7 but I tried that and it was not good for my body at all.
    Weekends are a good time for resting unless that makes you get off track and forget healthy eating...I usually rest Sunday & friday if I need to because it gets crazy busy
  • WickedSpinSistr
    WickedSpinSistr Posts: 139 Member
    I try to do an "official" workout 5-6 days a week. On my days off I am still active. I have kids who don't allow me much rest.
  • Sofithomas
    Sofithomas Posts: 118
    Even though I strive for everyday my workouts are so intense I end up exhausted and craving carbs so now I force myself for one day off and on that day I just go for a long long walk to keep happy and healthy :) rest is important!

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