Does anyone workout twice in one day?

swest222
swest222 Posts: 455 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Is it recommended? Any feedback?

Im considering joining the Y in the fall, and I decided even though I'm not a morning person, I really like doing my own thing alone in the mornings. Come the winter time I wont be walking outside any longer so I think I may join a gym.

Thing is, I'll want to take the kids to some evening classes as well after work, so while I'm there I may want to fit something in at night l ... (you know, since I'm there anyways)

Is this overkill? I'd only do it as long as I enjoy it over course, I dont want to go all full speed ahead and then burn out or not enjoy it any longer...
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  • staceyb2003
    staceyb2003 Posts: 203 Member
    I don't know if it is overkill but I do it. I don't lift more than once a day but I will do cardio sometimes 3 different times in the day.
  • LaNena01
    LaNena01 Posts: 61 Member
    I do.... I even workout 3 times a day.. I do Brazil Butt Lift and Insanity in the morning and P90x in the evening and sometimes zumba in the afternoon when my kids are a sleep.. I think it might be overkill as well, but I dont feel tired!
  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    My husband has always done twice a day...it's easier for him to do twice than 1 longer workout.

    I prefer 1 workout, whatever the length. However, I am currently working out twice but only for 2 weeks....I am building up my time for a 3k race on the 11th and completing my normal video workout routine...once the race is over, I will go back to the workout routine only.
  • teletubbie87
    teletubbie87 Posts: 78 Member
    I've done cardio exercises more than once a day... Like sometimes I'll go biking in the morning, then skateboard to school, or go running after work. Etc... maybe running morning and zumba at night... That's always nice =) ... Just Don't do it too often because if you get your body used to it, and then stop, you will end up losing muscle =(
  • ajanmillie
    ajanmillie Posts: 241 Member
    yep. in the morning and evening time.
  • Donnacoach
    Donnacoach Posts: 540 Member
    I do at least three or four times a week. AM and PM. It just makes me feel better.
  • Rocking_Robin
    Rocking_Robin Posts: 238 Member
    I dont know if it is too much either, I do a morning and evening workout about 2-3 times a week...I am trying to get off a yo-yoing plateau... I say if you are enjoying it, then it is all good!
  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
    I did three today! Got up and walked the dogs, did a body pump class at the Y then 30DS tonight...

    If you're fueling your body, if you like what you're doing then there's no reason you can't do more than 1 exercise a day
  • ourwickedlies
    ourwickedlies Posts: 46 Member
    I break up my exercise to keep active throughout the day. I'd rather have 2-3 30 minute workouts rather than one long workout.
  • ladyhaelstorm
    ladyhaelstorm Posts: 11
    I workout twice a day and it is fine for me, I do strength in the morning and cardio later. I alternate my strength every other day (i.e. Upper body Monday, Lower body Tues...) because you should give one day's rest after working a muscle before training it again.

    Gym's are great during winter because you can always walk on the treadmills or use an elliptical. To prevent burnout, I try and mix up my exercise by incorporating something fun like volleyball or basketball, both are good cardio. Basketball is easy to do alone also if you don't have a partner to play with.

    Good luck and congratulations on your weight loss! Keep up the good work :)
  • Dottiesweet
    Dottiesweet Posts: 38 Member
    I am training for a half-marathon so I run in the morning. In the evening, I take my son to the Y for swimming, karate, etc. While he's in class I go to Zumba or workout in the gym. I love it and it works out great. It's a wonderful end of the day stress reliever.
  • JosieRawr
    JosieRawr Posts: 788 Member
    I don't see a problem with working out more than once a day. (this week's a light workout week for me) but normally at least a few times a week I'll do morning and evening or super early morning and after noon or w/e I feel like doing really... some days I burn a lot other days(or t.o.m.) not so much..
  • mmarcy7
    mmarcy7 Posts: 227 Member
    Yeah, I do cardio more than once a day sometimes. Just because I like to do it - bike ride, kayak, play tennis, take the dog on a long walk. If it wasn't for the fact that I log it in mfp I wouldn't really think anything of it. It's just being active.
  • cdprouty
    cdprouty Posts: 140 Member
    I see better results when I work out twice a day. My current schedule involves 12 workouts a week. It is a large time commitment but the outcome is worth it. The routine is a blend of running, Insanity, and Tony Horton One on One.

    Sunday - Long run
    Monday - AM - Short, fast (8 minute mile) run 3 - 4 miles / PM - Tony Horton One on One Thirty / Fifteen workout.
    Tuesday AM - Short, fast run (2 - 3 miles) / PM - Plyometric Cardio Circuit
    Wednesday AM - Long run / PM - Tony Horton One on One Just Arms
    Thursday AM - Short fast run / PM - Cardio Power and Resistance
    Friday AM - Insanity Pure Cardio / PM - Tony Horton One on One Diamond Delts
    Saturday - Shaun T's Sports Training followed by a 3 mile slow run

    I always welcome friends with similar motivation.

    Chris
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    Generally I don't. I don't think I need to, and I don't want to shower that often lol.

    This Thursday, I am doing Insanity in the morning and running a 5k in the evening. That's an exception though.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    It is more likely that you are undereating than overtraining if you start to feel lethargic and lacking energy.
  • mandamama
    mandamama Posts: 250
    OHHH I wonder this as well!!! There are definitely days when I feel like I could go to the gym in the evening to knock out some cardio, burn some stress but I had already been in the morning!
  • Karrie262
    Karrie262 Posts: 152 Member
    Not at all, as long as you do it in moderation. If you are doing an hour of cardio in the morning and another two at night, you'd be over doing it. Sometimes, it is recommended to do two workouts in one day...just to shake things up.
  • BoatReadyBody
    BoatReadyBody Posts: 376
    I swear I try to find a wya to make everything a workout. But Def strength in the morning and cardio before dinner.
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    I do, generally 4-6 days a week. My schedule is P90X 7x, running 3x, and biking 3x.
  • missyjg99
    missyjg99 Posts: 246 Member
    Yup, I'd love to have a full hour but with a small child, work and house duties it's not always possible. So I try to do 30 minutes in the morning of cardio and in the evening I run, walk or bike with my daughter.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    I've done two a days and I believe it's fine if you're getting adequate nutrition and rest.
  • cersela
    cersela Posts: 160 Member
    I do sometimes, if I'm up early enough I go ahead and go just in case I can't make it at night. If I do end up having time at night I just go again.
  • karawRN
    karawRN Posts: 311
    I do sometimes. I feel like im ready to go again sometimes in the evenings, and if i feel like it I do. I dont think its overkill. dont work yourself too hard though :)
  • rinnismom
    rinnismom Posts: 190
    i take the weekends "off" so i can go hiking or mountain biking but yes, i do.

    i strength-train 2-3 days a week, i am currently on 30-day shred that i do monday through friday and i will hit the treadmill for 30-45 minutes (steep incline at 3-3.5 miles an hour).
  • twistygirl
    twistygirl Posts: 517 Member
    I sure do if I run out of calories and need more food or if I over eat.
  • txbutterfly69
    txbutterfly69 Posts: 115 Member
    Yes, I usually do a strength/sculpt during the day and my zumba class in the evening. If I don't have zumba I bike, walk, or swim. Gives me energy all day.
  • allisonmrn
    allisonmrn Posts: 721 Member
    Yes, not often but I have some two-a-days. If you are eating enough calories I don't see anyhing wrong with it.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Yes. Sometimes I bike about 5 miles at 5am and then again at night after it cools down outside. I also do a lot of yard and garden work, swim, and walk (really slowww since I have a broken foot). In the winter I use my treadmill and do water aerobics at the Y.

    I don't think it hurts anything, you just need to make sure you don't overuse your muscles, joints, etc. and if you feel too much pain, back off and let your body heal for a day or so. My biggest problem with multiple workouts is that I get dehydrated easily so I have to remember to take that water bottle with me! Other than that, it's working for me. I've lost over 40lbs since Jan.
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    Oh my gosh funny story. I was in High School and I purchased my first gym membership. So I wanted to lose a lot of weight before Prom. So i went in the Morning and then I went to to school. After school I would go to the gym and then go home. After three days of this my English teacher sent me to the Principal's office because I was passed out in his class.

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