how often do you work out

amandabell2012
amandabell2012 Posts: 13
in Fitness and Exercise
I have been doing a proram on my treadmill every day but I did not do it last night.

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  • GodzillaR35
    GodzillaR35 Posts: 73 Member
    everyday,took this weekend off after 6 weeks of barely any rest...cant wait to hit the gym tonight.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    4 to 6 times a week plus a lot of walking too
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I workout about 3-4 times a week.
  • tishka11
    tishka11 Posts: 76
    Twice a day - strength training in the morn, cardio at night!

    But i dont think its necessary...i just enjoy it so i do it

    Rest days have actually scientifically been shown to make the body perform more effectively, so you should try to have a rest day
  • lisamichelle123
    lisamichelle123 Posts: 34 Member
    I used to work out 2-3hours each day, until I sustained a major injury (broke both ankles). Now, I do a 1-hour spin class (stationary cycling) once a day, but I work HARD. I find it doesn't matter how much time/how often, it depends on the intensity. I make way more progress doing 1 hour of hard cardio daily with 2-3 resistance sessions thrown in a week, with one day rest if needed. I do have a good level of fitness though, so for a newbie I'd suggest 3+ cardio sessions a week, then add in the resistance.
  • dlpoisson
    dlpoisson Posts: 19 Member
    4 to 6 times a week, usually 30-45 min average.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Six days a week, 3 days running, 3 days of strength, generally no more than 60 minutes a day.

    Love my rest day, sometimes I take two days off if the body tells me to, and occasionally I take the better part of a week off - then I feel rested and strong when I come back to my workouts.
  • kjjm08
    kjjm08 Posts: 217 Member
    I run 7 days a week but on Sundays, it's a nice relaxing run. I do the elliptical 5 days a week for 30-60 mins and now that my weights are here, I will be adding strength training in 3x a week. :). I run that much because I honestly love it and it's my time to let everything go.
  • jwstew007
    jwstew007 Posts: 67
    3-4 times a week at the gym doing HIIT's mixed with weight lifting.. about 60-90 mins a session. Pretty intense, but I kind of need it.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    I work out 6 days a week. I take Sundays as my Rest days.
  • ACepero79
    ACepero79 Posts: 711 Member
    4 times a week + 2 days of cardio (either cycling or spinning)
  • chrisyoung0422
    chrisyoung0422 Posts: 426 Member
    I have recently been able to kick things back into gear after an ankle injury, My workouts consist of 800-1000 calories 4-5 times a week. I usually let my body tell me what is enough. It is the greatest meter in the world. :laugh:
  • Tony_Brewski
    Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
    Typically 5-7 days a week 60-180 minutes a workout.
  • trippymood
    trippymood Posts: 137 Member
    I work out everyday. What I do, depends on the day. I have my work routine and then my weekend routine.
  • NickLavato
    NickLavato Posts: 35
    5 days a week. Sun-thurs. 50-60 min a night. Rest friday and sat.
  • Mindfreak1999
    Mindfreak1999 Posts: 272
    Usually 6 days a week, should really have one rest day from training, but i end up going for a walk. All my weight loss is down to cycling. Good Luck. :smile:
  • MrsGSR
    MrsGSR Posts: 88
    I do weights 4 times a week, swim once, other sports maybe 3-4 days a week :)
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    4 times a week + 2 days of cardio (either cycling or spinning)

    Yep, me too. And on Friday - my rest day - I'll sometimes take a walk at lunch, but nothing strenuous.
  • PhoenixRising7
    PhoenixRising7 Posts: 194 Member
    I do some cardio every day and strength training 3 days a week.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    5 days of lifting.
    I also walk every day for 30 minutes, but rarely count it.
  • LucyT4dieting
    LucyT4dieting Posts: 284 Member
    I walk on a Treadmill three times a week, and it's a struggle to get that in. I get up at 6:00am on the mornings I walk so I can be in work by 9:00. I admire those who work out every day, but this is all I can handle. It never seems to get easier either.
  • lilmisfit
    lilmisfit Posts: 860 Member
    4-6 days a week, for 60-120 minutes each time. I :heart: going to the gym!
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Right now I am bulking so 3x per week intensive full body compound weight training with no cardio. When cutting, I'll add a day or 2 of low intensity cardio to that. I'm also 61 years old. You don't recover as well as you do at 30 anymore. Especially when the workout was intense.

    I had a great compliment from a regular at the gym yesterday. I did squats, leg press, flys, bench and deadlift. He is early 40s. He said, "heavy duty program today!" I said, "Yes, I'll be tired later. At 61, recovery time is a little longer." He said, "You're 61!! I'm 20 years younger than that and your program today would kick my butt!" He is in excellent shape also. All in all, instensity is a little more important than frequency to me.

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