I exercise twice a day, is it safe?

AbdullaAlmoawdah

Hi all,

i walk for 30 minutes and i jog for 10 minutes in the morning and i repeat the same thing in the evening, is it safe or is it fine ?

Sarah_Wins

Safe? Well, you might grow an extra toe or two, and start producing estrogen, but it's worth it for the burn.

kmorganlfc

Unless you have a medical condition which can be exacerbated through exercise, I'd say walking for 60 mins, and jogging for 20 mins per day is perfectly safe.

Sasha198

Of course its safe, but also try and sprint for 2 minutes and walk for 1 minute.

Ant_the_old_keith_lemon

i believe when people say too much training is bad for you they are refering to time in anerobic zones, your regime is primarily low resitance low effort and is simply extending your daily "normal" activities slightly.

most people walk to work, say 20 mins each way & or run for the bus... i dont see those people looking unfit or lethargic..

you`ll know if you are doing too much as you wont be able to hit your max effort and will constantly feel drained - much like you do when you do not train.

AbdullaAlmoawdah

@sarahqt2012 : LOL! Thanks.
@kmorganlfc: Thanks
@Sasha198: I think i'll start with the sprints in the middle of my journey because i'm very very heavy to do sprints, i'll just walk and jog until i loose at least 10kg's and then i'll race you :P
@keith_lemon: I totally agree with you, btw you need to to teach me how you lost 41Kg !! WOW )

bub_snig

I exercise up to twice a day some days. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. I've been doing it for a few months now. had no issues or complaints. Except when I sprained my knee at netball but that was a stupidity injury not a "proper" injury.

On days I play netball I still do a workout in the morning at the gym. And on mondays and saturdays I do one in the morning and one in the afternoon/early evening.


I do take warm up and cool down very seriously although because I don't want to injure myself.

hendinerik

Sounds like a good routine - I think 2 sensible activity periods will really boost your metabolism too. Like other posters say, you will know if it's too much. I know sometimes I come to my trainer thinking I don't have much in me, but it's amazing how much work he gets out of me.

bub_snig has a point - maybe make sure to stretch a bit before the running... Good for you on getting 2 a day in, and it also sounds like a sustainable amount to keep the blood flowing through the legs (I have a computer job and I have to get up sometimes from sitting in the same position all day.)

paruls86

I do C25K in the morning it wakes me up and am now sad if i miss one day. I do 30 DS (today's the last day I will start Tapout soon) after i come home from work i try to walk during lunch and am usually fine. i dont think you'd have any proble unless you skip rest which i feel can be a leisure walk if not working out makes you edgy

AbdullaAlmoawdah

Thanks all, you all shared great opinions which a guy like me "new to the whole fitness thing" can really take benefits from.

acuratlsd

My weekdays are from 0830 I walk to school and it takes me 30 min.
Then I will get on the elliptical for an hour. Then do weights at the gym at school.
Then I will walk home, another 30 min, later that night after dinner, I will go for a 2 hour walk around the block.

If i catch a break, I got some 30 day shred I will throw in there to do a weight and arobic training together.

People thinks that is too much but I can do it. I use to walk with a dog and I pooped him out. My friend is 5'3 and 160lbs and he couldn't keep up with my endurance. I am 5''10 and 255lbs....

I think that I need to do it cause I want to loose the weight plus to be honest, I dont want to give up some foods so I work hard to eat them.

loopingcaterpillar

my 6 year old does this much on the school run

acuratlsd

thats a trooper

Arexxx

DON'T DO IT MAN.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! DON'T DO IT!

Ant_the_old_keith_lemon

and if we all think back to cave men, they used to hunt for each meal! we all forget where the human body has come from

abdulla - my secret, if you want to call it that was to use more energy than i consumed. i was never a massive eater, always skipping breakfast, having sugars and carbs for quick fixes in work (crisps [chips in american] & chocloate) and eating processed foods in the evening.

i started eating breakfast, taking home made sanwiches to work and cut out any process foods, basically any meats that have been through a machine.

oh and i started using some of the energy the foods i now consume give me... ive gone from being out of breath walking up the stairs to training for an olymic distance triathlon.

ive not lost weight now for four months despite training everyday, why? because i have been training at the wrong intencity to loose (too high) however my endurance has developed ultra quick.. if you want to loose weight the key is not to drip with sweat only mildly perspire

smanda65

Why are some folks rude, (sarcastic). we don't know his medical history or weight. Also note he is in Dubai so heat can also be an issue especially carrying extra weight....keep hydrated!

davert123

Make sure you stretch out after your exercises and I'd guess you will be fine.

AbdullaAlmoawdah

keith_lemon: Great reply, thanks man.
smanda65: i wasn't clear in my question that's my fault, i live in the kingdom of Bahrain, a country in the middle east, the temperature here rises to 50c and i'm exercising outdoor and doing other exercises as well, that's why i asked this question.

davert123

@sarahqt2012 : LOL! Thanks.
@kmorganlfc: Thanks
@Sasha198: I think i'll start with the sprints in the middle of my journey because i'm very very heavy to do sprints, i'll just walk and jog until i loose at least 10kg's and then i'll race you :P
@keith_lemon: I totally agree with you, btw you need to to teach me how you lost 41Kg !! WOW )

yes you are right to avoid sprints just yet. I started when I could run for about an hour - at this stage I think my muscles were strong enough. If you go to soon you could pull something which would set you back. for me its best to start off your running career slowly and then build up gradual. This time next year you will be most probably running the same distance as if you went at it like a bull in a china shop and didn't injure yourself - the problem with the latter though is that you may well hurt yourself which will put you back. If you are not already doing so,. try and frame it so this is for the rest of your life not just the next 6 months to put things into perspective. Sounds like you are thinking straight at the moment though which is good.

Heather_Rider

Hi all,

i walk for 30 minutes and i jog for 10 minutes in the morning and i repeat the same thing in the evening, is it safe or is it fine ?

edited because i forgot to write what i was gonna say.. lol

i run 4 times per day. i start out walking 10 minutes, then i run 20 minutes and i do this 4 times a day. doctor says this is better than running for an hour straight for many reasons.. so i cant see where your exercise regiment would be unsafe! As long as you are eating well, and stretching.. go for it! Just keep yourself hydrated!

Ant_the_old_keith_lemon

a quick simple chance to your diet will sort you out, especially with your countries climate... good luck with your journey

Dave198lbs

unless you get hit by a car, or a train, or hit by lightening, why wouldn't it be safe?

gjulie

I would do much the same amount of time in the morning I vary my exercises with strength training and swimming but in same time frame I would love to be able to repeat this in the evening again but due to other commitments I cant,keep up the good work Id say you are doing just fine!

TavistockToad

Add some strength training to your routine

Heather_Rider

@sarahqt2012 : LOL! Thanks.
@kmorganlfc: Thanks
@Sasha198: I think i'll start with the sprints in the middle of my journey because i'm very very heavy to do sprints, i'll just walk and jog until i loose at least 10kg's and then i'll race you :P
@keith_lemon: I totally agree with you, btw you need to to teach me how you lost 41Kg !! WOW )

"because im very very heavy" is an excuse. i was also very very heavy. i started out running 5 minutes per day. i worked my way up each day. after 90- days, i can run 5 miles, and ive gone from a size 20 to a size 14. NO EXCUSES!!!!!

(i even have half of a lung and didnt use that as an excuse! jUST KEEP MOVING!! thats the most important thing!

pinkraynedropjacki

I'll run for 10km (1 hour normally) and then still do a workout at home later that day for about 30 mins or so. Nothing wrong with it at all.

gazz777au

It's fine. That is not what the fitness police look out for.

You'll do ok.

Go for gold !

loopingcaterpillar

keith_lemon: Great reply, thanks man.
smanda65: i wasn't clear in my question that's my fault, i live in the kingdom of Bahrain, a country in the middle east, the temperature here rises to 50c and i'm exercising outdoor and doing other exercises as well, that's why i asked this question.

i have a friend from bahrain, i hear its not always safe heat or not! drink lots of water and be careful at the hottest times of day, if you feel unwell go hide somewhere cool.

smanda65

keith_lemon: Great reply, thanks man.
smanda65: i wasn't clear in my question that's my fault, i live in the kingdom of Bahrain, a country in the middle east, the temperature here rises to 50c and i'm exercising outdoor and doing other exercises as well, that's why i asked this question.

I travel to Dubai and Abu dhabi a fair bit as my partner is currently working in Saudi Arabia, so I was aware of the outside conditions. I was pointing out that is a shame that some folks who should know better are sarcastic.

There are plenty who will give you the advice you need, but it does help to give a fuller picture. Have you been fasting, exercise (heavy sweating) and then not being able to drink probably isn't a great idea!

EvgeniZyntx

Avoid the hottest part of the days, try to stay out of the sun for extended periods, drink enough water.
Listen to your body, there is soreness which is ok and pain which is telling you to stop and do things differently.

If you add a little each day you do great.

When I was in Dubai, running outside on a hot day was extremely difficult. Think about getting access to gym or doing some indoor cardio.

MarlinWil

You have gotten so much great advice, and a couple of funny tongue-in-cheeks. I think you are doing the right thing. It makes sense to ease into things when you are getting the feel for exercise. Before you know it, you will be increasing the length of time that you run, and decreasing your walk time. That's when it starts getting exciting. Any type of movement is positive - better than sitting on the couch - and for sure you are starting sensibly.

Think about adding some conditioning routines. Every second day you could incorporate some squats (will increase your leg strength and stamina), some pushups, step-ups, lunges, crunches, planks to begin with. These are great basics to start to get used to. They will improve your core, strengthen and build your muscles, and give you sustained increase in your metabolism. This site gives so much information and so many different stories that incorporate exercise routines that you can easily start to get familiar with. Check out some of the monthly challenges - you will be surprised at how you perform, and also at what you learn about your own body.

I haven't checked out your profile, but I am assuming (from what you have said so far in this thread) that you have a fair way to go. Certainly the profile picture you have doesn't seem to show that you have a huge lot to lose, but it is definitely a mindset. MFP is an incredible site to learn from - congratulations on being here, and on what you are going to gain from it. Please check out this BMA link - http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/bmr-formula.php/. I am so grateful for the tools that MFP has provided me with (not least of which the friends that I have met and who encourage me each and every day), but the daily calorie recommendation is unrealistic. I started off following that, but since then I have switched to eating my BMR each day (the amount of calories that you need to burn just to survive each day), and have clocked in a great consistent loss each and every week *YAY!!!*. This way I eat what I need to survive, and I don't eat any of the calories that I burn in working out - they are excess to my needs, and get burned instead of absorbed.

I wish you all the best of luck.

Wil