Exercise Every Day?

littlehannahh
littlehannahh Posts: 9
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello all nice to meet you ^^

I have been on and off this site a while, and never really lost much weight, but have now decided enough is enough and I've taken the plunge and gone back to the gym.
I have lost about 5lb in the past two weeks, even though I've loosely been following the calories, and no exercise.
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I joined the gym and went today, doing an introductory 40 min work out on the cross trainer.
I am hoping to go most days. But I was wondering- is it best to do 3 or 4 longer, high intensity work outs in the week? Or is it better to do 5-6 workouts but vary them in time (maybe 2 at 20 min and 3 at 40-50 min each).

I actually like going to the gym and would be happy enough to go most days, but wasn't sure what was best for my body.

Thanks!

Replies

  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    You need rest days.
  • victoriannsays
    victoriannsays Posts: 568 Member
    rest days are imporant
  • zeta30
    zeta30 Posts: 40
    Rest is very important, that's when your muscles grow. 2 days rest in a row is ideal. Plus if you go every day you may end up getting burned out and stop going, or worse injuring yourself.

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