two a day workouts....how do we feel about them?

alexandraleaden

I'm about to hit #3 soon. Cardio & yoga in the early morning, brisk walk at lunch and CrossFit at night. I don't do it daily but feel pretty accomplished after I do it. Plus, if something fun pops up I don't feel so obligated to workout knowing i've already put some time in.

This sounds awesome! I bet you do feel accomplished!

your great!

alexandraleaden

who is we?

the MFP community, I'm posting for opinions - to you guys

JustJennie1

who is we?

the MFP community, I'm posting for opinions - to you guys

:laugh: Apparently not everyone saw the obviousness in that!

alexandraleaden

LOVE!!! I am extremely into hot yoga right now and if I could everyday, I would do two workouts. One in the morning and one in the evening preferrably but I don't mind back to back. When I was training hardcore strength and cardio, I would do two a day, cardio morning strength in the evenin, or just an extra long workout.

I think it depends on what keeps you engaged and motivated. I personally, dont think there is anything wrong with it assuming a healthy diet and eating enough to sustain your energy so that your whole body doesn't crash on you.

Thanks for posting! great stuff!

lovelylela415

I'd been slacking a bit lately but when i workout more than once a day (2 or 3 times) I almost always look and feel better.

Speaking of which, I worked out this morning and will be headed to the gym this evening to hop on the eliptical.

i usually do strength training / cross fit/ JM dvd / abs circuit (one of those) in the morning and then head to the gym around 8pm for 30-45 mins of cardio.

I'm going to re-engage with that routine and after 2 weeks have passed I'll let you know if there's a major difference. In the past, it's always made a huge difference.

alexandraleaden

who is we?

the MFP community, I'm posting for opinions - to you guys

:laugh: Apparently not everyone saw the obviousness in that!

I know right?! lol

majope

I do it once a week because of schedule overlap. Monday morning I have a 1-hour Pilates class; Monday evening I have a short (~30 minutes) training group run. Works well for me. I have Pilates again on Thursdays, but that particular class leaves me so sore I haven't yet been able to run after it, even several hours later. I don't like not running on Thursdays, so I'm hoping I get over that soon.

Sometimes on other shortish-run days I'll do an arms & abs DVD, but that's only 15 minutes. Not a problem to combine it with a run, especially as it works different muscles.

haroon_awan

http://phillearneyblog.com/2012/02/28/two-a-day-training/

alexandraleaden

I'd been slacking a bit lately but when i workout more than once a day (2 or 3 times) I almost always look and feel better.

Speaking of which, I worked out this morning and will be headed to the gym this evening to hop on the eliptical.

i usually do strength training / cross fit/ JM dvd / abs circuit (one of those) in the morning and then head to the gym around 8pm for 30-45 mins of cardio.

I'm going to re-engage with that routine and after 2 weeks have passed I'll let you know if there's a major difference. In the past, it's always made a huge difference.

Friend me and PLEASE DO keep me informed! Thanks! - alex

alexandraleaden

http://phillearneyblog.com/2012/02/28/two-a-day-training/

I love this! thank you! - BUT as long as you do a high impact and then a low impact.... (ie weights in morning and cardio at night) I don't see the problem....AS LONG as you are eating properly....

Thank you for the graph - love those!

currierand

I believe Cranky meant the royal "we" and we all know who that is...

Not that I am speaking for you your hotness, I mean, highness. :blushing:

westcoastgrl21

I was doing it for a while- lifting in the morning and cardio at night. Honestly, it burned me out; I ended up feeling like I lived at the gym. I'm much happier just getting up 30m earlier and squeezing in my cardio after I lift. But if you have the time and enjoy it, more power to you.

vmekash

I think more than one workout in a day is great. However, I generally won't do it, because I don't want to have to shower more than twice in one day. I prefer to workout in the a.m., before my shower, and then once I'm showered and dressed and looking fabulous, I'm done for the day. :bigsmile:

haroon_awan

http://phillearneyblog.com/2012/02/28/two-a-day-training/

I love this! thank you! - BUT as long as you do a high impact and then a low impact.... (ie weights in morning and cardio at night) I don't see the problem....AS LONG as you are eating properly....

Thank you for the graph - love those!

Just a note on the graph:

I don't agree with some of it, eg eat every few hours and take a post workout supplement, but the general principles apply. But in short, just do it IF you want, just make sure you compensate with enough calories BUT ensure you remain at a deficit if fat loss is your goal. If at any time you feel unable to continue due to feeling ill or exhausted, take a break and continue or stop altogether.

Good luck.

crossfit_lover

Thinking about doing this starting next week as I have a trip coming up in April...

alexandraleaden

I was doing it for a while- lifting in the morning and cardio at night. Honestly, it burned me out; I ended up feeling like I lived at the gym. I'm much happier just getting up 30m earlier and squeezing in my cardio after I lift. But if you have the time and enjoy it, more power to you.

What if you did your workouts at home or outside, would you do it?

guzzlingil

Since the 1st of the year...I have worked out with weights in the AM....usually at 0430 and then take a walk/run in the evening and follow that up with pushups and a light core exercise....

I like it...it has become a habit now and it keeps me from eating and drinking beer(s).

alexandraleaden

Thinking about doing this starting next week as I have a trip coming up in April...

I need to add travel to my motivation list on my profile! Good luck!

jennaworksout

I do them once in a blue moon, usually because I am bored...

haroon_awan

Just a note on the graph:

I don't agree with some of it, eg eat every few hours and take a post workout supplement, but the general principles apply. But in short, just do it IF you want, just make sure you compensate with enough calories BUT ensure you remain at a deficit if fat loss is your goal. If at any time you feel unable to continue due to feeling ill or exhausted, take a break and continue or stop altogether.

Good luck.

Forgot to mention, I do not agree with the 2 years experience also!

Starting to think I am a big hypocrite for even posting it LOL.

But as you said it's okay if you're doing 1x strength and 1x light cardio/mobility work.