Gym Everyday

Jschrolms

Hi,

Does anyone else go to the Gym absolutely everyday? And i am talking like 2 hours atleast! You Prob need a few days off to rest and for your body to recover but I cant just not go, start to get withdrawals if i havent been! What are your thoughts, how much d oyou go!?

hesn92

I only go 3 times a week lol.

Actually I don't go at all because my membership expired a couple weeks ago... but I'm getting a new one tomorrow I think.

rachelerwin

My husband and I go everyday at least for an hour each time. I also meet with a trainer twice a week.

ars1300

5-6 days a week max. Your body needs rest! Try doing something low impact like going for a walk or stretching on your off days if it makes you feel better!

lisanorman6

I try to go 5 times per week. Initially, I was working out for 2 hours at a time with cardio and strength training. I recently tore my ACL and am now doing some lifting and lots of swimming.

The ACL tear has been a blessing in disguise. My efforts to get healthy and lose weight included a lot of time at the gym, which in turn meant less time at home with my kids. Now, I swim for an hour and lift 2-3 times per week. I'm seeing a lot more of the kiddos!

Jschrolms

Yeah i know what you mean, at this stage though i dont have much else to do other than work, eat and train! What other sort of things are you guys doing on rest days??

Lina4Lina

I go by what my body tells me and I have been going every day since I joined the gym 3 weeks ago. I really like it. If I felt I needed a rest, I would take it but my butt has been resting for over a year

lilpoindexter

Dude, chill out, don't go as often, get a grip. Go ride a bike, or hiking or surfing or something if you absolutely positvely must do some physical activity.
I usually ride a bike, but last week it was so stinking hot, I was just doing cardio on machines, I couldn't stand going to the smelly *kitten* gym so many days in a row...thankfully the heat has broken for a few days.

Larence

Sounds like way too much.

Willbenchforcupcakes

I frequently go 6-7 days a week, but at least one of them, I bring my kindle and go extremely light, going more for a mental break than actual exercise.

iris8pie

I frequently go 6-7 days a week, but at least one of them, I bring my kindle and go extremely light, going more for a mental break than actual exercise.

good point. I think thats the reason many of us get hooked. Its are own little bubble where we can escape from the real world, destress, and fill our bodies with endorphins...

shynell

Freetrainers.com instructed me to train for 5 days and to rest for two. I have been going 6 days and I feel I have to go. The only time I don't go to the gym is on the day that I worship.

Jschrolms

Dude, chill out, don't go as often, get a grip. Go ride a bike, or hiking or surfing or something if you absolutely positvely must do some physical activity.
I usually ride a bike, but last week it was so stinking hot, I was just doing cardio on machines, I couldn't stand going to the smelly *kitten* gym so many days in a row...thankfully the heat has broken for a few days.

Man, the gym i am going to is like an institution of fitness, not some smelly old gym. I happily spend a couple of hours in there training, gotta get those gains man! And i mean, good tunes, good people, there is always something to work on and i am always feeling good and jsut want to go smash it out. Yeahhh booiii

whiskeycharged

I train everyday. 5 days at the gym lifting weights between 90 and 120 minutes. 2 'rest' days from weights split in the week; bike ride outside between 90 and 120 minutes.

As much as I don't like saying this, an off day does the body good. Muscles grow when you rest.

3538312

Somebody is fishing for compliments. CONGRATS ON WORKING SOOOO HARD! Psh.

TR56

Same here! I spend 2.5-3 hours everyday. My "rest" days consist of kettlebell circuits. But yeah, I hit up the pool, sauna, and hot tub everyday.

RyanWilson1993

I go through a program once I finish it I take a week off then start a new one

hughes78

I am in the gym every single day. It is true a lot of people need rest days but If you feed your body properly, sleep very well, stretch and change the types of training you do (i'm in the gym doing strength, yoga, spinning, steps, sports training, running, TRX, obstacle courses and many more) and most of the time I am training several times a day. I've gone 27 days straight before and still felt fantastic every day because I got 7-8 hours of sleep a night and fed my body accordingly. I am currently becoming a personal trainer.

GabeSpain

I'm exactly like you. During the summer, I go 6 days a week for 3-4 hours. During the school year, I go 4-5 times a week also for 3-4 hours. I'm seriously addicted to going to the gym too, and I also start getting withdrawals if I miss one day without going, lol.

willowdancer

I have a workout room in my house that is my 'gym' I try to get in there every day for at least an hour; on my 'off' days I still walk a bit on the treadmill and practice yoga and hoop dance. I feel like just because it is an off day doesn't mean I should sit on my rear and do nothing for 24 hours. I will often also go outside and work in the garden or practice belly dance; do things that are not necessarily intense enough for me to consider a workout, but that are still active and fun! I found this works best for me, because if I get out of the habit of being active then it is really difficult for me to get back into it, but once I get the ball rolling, its easier to keep it going!

To put it in context, I lift heavy weights on an upper/lower body split 6 days a week, do cardio every day in some way or form, and try to stretch at least twice a day. Its what makes me feel good, and since I run my own business from home I have the time to do all of this. Not everyone is as dedicated or has such luxuries to enjoy, so what works for me may not work for you. Good luck!

icimani

I'm usually there 4-5 times a week. My goal is to never go more than 2 days in a row without doing some sort of workout that I can log, and that may or may not be actually going to the gym.

Jschrolms

I train everyday. 5 days at the gym lifting weights between 90 and 120 minutes. 2 'rest' days from weights split in the week; bike ride outside between 90 and 120 minutes.

As much as I don't like saying this, an off day does the body good. Muscles grow when you rest.

Hey Man,

Ok so Muscles grow when you rest, so i am resting them, a muscle group one day, anotehr one the next etc. Why have a full day of nothing? Why not jsut start something that you havent done for 2 or 3 days? It should be rested enough yeah?

dragonbug300

I exercise every day for way more than two hours. I don't keep track quite so staunchly... I teach yoga 4 hours a week, I do the elliptical maybe 2-3 days a week, I attend a karate dojo twice a week, I do some kind of strength training every day, I practice dance every chance I get, I do knuckle pushups and situps before work twice a week, and biking is my only mode of transportation. I bike for at least an hour a day just commuting to class/work/gym. Also, I work at a restaurant that keeps me walking for 7 hours straight. I probably average 3-4 hours of exercise every day.

Am I overdoing it? No. I'm energetic and relaxed about my lifestyle. Mentally and physically, I'm healthy all-around. So the question is the same for you: do you feel good? Are you energetic? Has your mental stamina decreased at all? Pay attention to these things, drink lots of water, change up your workout every so-often, and continue rocking your body.

chubbygirl253

I go for 3 hrs 6 days a week. But on my 1 free day (saturdays) I get lots of active stuff done I just don't go to the Y that day usually.

Jschrolms

Yeah sweet, I think you are spot on, if you feel good and full of energy use it. Since doing this i havent been rundown or sick anything like i used to.

Jschrolms

Somebody is fishing for compliments. CONGRATS ON WORKING SOOOO HARD! Psh.

Haters gon hate, won't get you anywhere

chubbygirl253

I think you'll know if you are overdoing it. For what it's worth I did overdo it in the beginning when I first started working out, but that was only working out for an hour when I should have started with 30 mins because I was so out of shape and around 320 lbs. Now I've lost some weight and I vary my workouts (water aerobics, yoga, spinning, strength training, zumba, elliptical, treadmill, c25k, cross trainer machine, rowing, etc) I have built up my stamina to 3+ hrs 6 days a week but I'm not overdoing it now. It isn't the time or frequency that matters, it matters what your fitness level is. when I was first starting an hour killed me. Now I'd have to work out for 6 hrs straight to feel that awful, lol. We all improve with dedication and persistence. keep it up and take care of yourself.

whiskeycharged

I train everyday. 5 days at the gym lifting weights between 90 and 120 minutes. 2 'rest' days from weights split in the week; bike ride outside between 90 and 120 minutes.

As much as I don't like saying this, an off day does the body good. Muscles grow when you rest.

Hey Man,

Ok so Muscles grow when you rest, so i am resting them, a muscle group one day, anotehr one the next etc. Why have a full day of nothing? Why not jsut start something that you havent done for 2 or 3 days? It should be rested enough yeah?

True. That's what I do too. They say after you work a muscle, wait at least 48 hours before working that muscle again.

With that advice in mind, it seems logical. However, you have to take in account the exercises you are working. It's difficult to train only one specific muscle group at a time. For example, when you do back, your bi's are getting touched too. When you do chest, your tri's are getting hit. I suppose if you have a smart split set up, it's possible to have a schedule that allows you to go 6-7 days.

The intensity you bring at the gym also plays a major factor IMO. I try to kill the muscle during my work out. Guys would tell me you can end up selling your self short with potential gains by going hardcore 7 days in a row and that's if your body can even handle the load. Bro science at it's finest.

Personally, with my bike ride instead on Wednesday and Sunday as a weight rest day, I can go even harder at the gym on my 5 days there.

At the end of the day, listen to your body. If you feel good, hit it. YEAH BUDDY. LIGHT WEIGHT.

Yeaboiii

If you wanna roll with the big dogs you gotta gym it up every day, stick to different body parts and give each part of your body good rest. So long as you're eating right and getting sleep, you shouldn't have any problems.

Jschrolms

I train everyday. 5 days at the gym lifting weights between 90 and 120 minutes. 2 'rest' days from weights split in the week; bike ride outside between 90 and 120 minutes.

As much as I don't like saying this, an off day does the body good. Muscles grow when you rest.

Hey Man,

Ok so Muscles grow when you rest, so i am resting them, a muscle group one day, anotehr one the next etc. Why have a full day of nothing? Why not jsut start something that you havent done for 2 or 3 days? It should be rested enough yeah?

True. That's what I do too. They say after you work a muscle, wait at least 48 hours before working that muscle again.

With that advice in mind, it seems logical. However, you have to take in account the exercises you are working. It's difficult to train only one specific muscle group at a time. For example, when you do back, your bi's are getting touched too. When you do chest, your tri's are getting hit. I suppose if you have a smart split set up, it's possible to have a schedule that allows you to go 6-7 days.

The intensity you bring at the gym also plays a major factor IMO. I try to kill the muscle during my work out. Guys would tell me you can end up selling your self short with potential gains by going hardcore 7 days in a row and that's if your body can even handle the load. Bro science at it's finest.

Personally, with my bike ride instead on Wednesday and Sunday as a weight rest day, I can go even harder at the gym on my 5 days there.

At the end of the day, listen to your body. If you feel good, hit it. YEAH BUDDY. LIGHT WEIGHT.

Hey Mad Dog,

Yeah so how about this, this is what i do. Back and Bi's on a day, chest Tri's and Ab's the next day, Legs and shoulders then enxt day, then back to back and bi's again. Also run/Ride/Boxing pretty much everyday.
How intense are you talking Bro? how many exercises/sets/reps are you doin per muscle group?

LIKE A PEANUT!

whiskeycharged

Hey Mad Dog,

Yeah so how about this, this is what i do. Back and Bi's on a day, chest Tri's and Ab's the next day, Legs and shoulders then enxt day, then back to back and bi's again. Also run/Ride/Boxing pretty much everyday.
How intense are you talking Bro? how many exercises/sets/reps are you doin per muscle group?

LIKE A PEANUT!

I switch my split up every few months depending on what I'm trying to focus on or bring up. Since it was summer time, I was recently on a cut and was trying to keep my arms as jacked as possible. Before this split I was doing back and chest twice a week. Everyone's split will be different depending on where they are at now or what they want to specifically bring up. ie. a body part that might be lagging.

I don't really count exercises per say. After about 90-120 minutes, I feel I must gtfo of the gym.

With that said, here's what I been doing now:

Monday - bi's, tri's, forearms. calves and abs.*
Tuesday - shoulders. calves and abs.
Wednesday - bike outside.
Thursday - chest. burn out tri's. calves and abs.
Friday - legs only and bike outside.
Saturday - back. burn out bi's. calves and abs.
Sunday - rest or bike outside.

* all those calves are just 1 exercise. abs is probably 4-5 different things.

When I start a new split, my sets and reps change. On average I do 4 sets per exercise. Maybe 5 for compound movements and 3 for isolation. First month, high reps - I aim for 15 on the first set. 12 on the second. 10 on the third. 8 on the final. I do a lof of pyramid training so each set I increase the weight. Second month - 12, 10, 8, 6. Final month - 10, 8, 6, 4-1. Then I start a new split. I don't like to rest very long between sets either. I try to stay moving.