How many days per week do you guys visit the gym?

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  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    I might be a little crazy, but I crossfit 5 days a week (sometimes 6) and do cardio or skills work on the other 1 or two days. I don't like to have completely off days. Rather I like active recovery where I'll go for a run, work on skills that aren't where I want, or otherwise be active. I try to keep my TDEE at least 2k on rest days, which is burning around 300 cal for me.
  • xprettyreckless
    xprettyreckless Posts: 297 Member
    All depends on whether your body can handle it, or not, which you'll notice pretty soon. I'd love to work out every day of the week, but I know that my legs would be sore if I didn't take a rest day or two.

    I'd just say, go as many times as you want to, and if it gets too much, just take a break until you feel better:)
  • Redbirdz83
    Redbirdz83 Posts: 153 Member
    At least 5 days a week...I try to get a day on the weekend or at least some sort of cardio also
  • jayche
    jayche Posts: 1,128 Member
    Currently on: 4 days weightlifting/week, 1 day HIIT (usually in the form of hillsprints and prowler sleds), 30-60 minutes per workout.
    Was on (2 months ago): 3 day weight lifting (Legs/Push/Pull) -> 1 day off -> Repeat

    Would recommend both.
  • Ilysandrew11
    Ilysandrew11 Posts: 133 Member
    Thanks for the imput!! Last week I did five days of a class called RIPPED (they do strength, endurance, plyo) and I felt great!!! I am pumped to add another day, we will see how my body handles this adjustment!!! :)
  • lrobi400
    lrobi400 Posts: 26
    5 or 6days a week. I'm a gym rat, I get bored working out at home.
  • bluechip777
    bluechip777 Posts: 160 Member
    5-6
  • BossReyes
    BossReyes Posts: 117 Member
    6-7 days a week, 1-2 times a day
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    I go 4-5 days a week. I do spinning, PT sessions, aerobics and zumba, and gym on my own. I would probably do more if I didn't have 2 young kids. I don't do evening classes as I don't want to miss my kids' bedtime.

    I go for lots of walks too and am very active all the time chasing after a 3 year old and 1 year old!

    You do to rest though, and I think if you did the same class 6 days a week your body would just get used to it anyway, so you need to mix it up a bit.
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    I only workout 4-5 times a week (mostly 4 times) and go to gym 2 times a week for minimum of 1 hour mainly to lift weights coz we don't have a squat rack and heavy barbells at home.
  • sdreed25
    sdreed25 Posts: 208 Member
    I do 6 days of fairly intensive exercise, so I think you'd been fine but the only thing I'd worry about is doing the same class that many times a week might get both boring but also you body will adapt easily and you won;t see the benefits after 3 or 4 weeks.

    For 3 of the 6 days I work out it's the same program but that gets switched up every 6 weeks to keep my body guessing, 2 of the 6 are running so are always fairly similar and that last is a slow long walk which is a steady and less intense burn.
  • Shadowknight137
    Shadowknight137 Posts: 1,243 Member
    Three times a week. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Heavy lifting.

    I walk to and from the gym, about thirty minutes there and back, so that's my cardio. Might stop in a fourth time in the week for some HIIT or to train an area I feel's lacking.
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    6 ;)
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    I have a 4 workout cycle. I usually train every other day. If I am sore, I will take 2 days of rest. I don't follow Monday is legs, Tuesday is back, etc.
  • Ilysandrew11
    Ilysandrew11 Posts: 133 Member
    The class I go to actually works out all parts of your body and it switches up every three months so you dont plateau....Thats why I love this class!!!
  • rachelerwin
    rachelerwin Posts: 140 Member
    7 days a week
  • DreamOfSunshine
    DreamOfSunshine Posts: 911 Member
    I go 6 times a week, but change the things I do - 2 days it's Aqua Combat and the rest 4 is more cardio and strenght exercises :) This way I don't let the muscules actually get used to the rythum. :)
  • mzjessicaxo
    mzjessicaxo Posts: 330 Member
    6 days is fine as long as you don't feel like you're overworking your body. I would suggest 4 days of hard working out and 2 days of light cardio. I go 6 days a week but every day is different! Just make sure you make it count!
  • mallen404
    mallen404 Posts: 266 Member
    Ok I know some of you may exercise at home, but do you think working out 6 days per week is pushing it? I have been taking a class that I absolutely LOVE and its available 6 out of the 7 days...think its over doing it???
    Thanks for the help!!

    What's the class that you are doing? you should rest your muscles 24 hours ( ie, separate leg day and arm day) so that you give them time to rest. As long as the class isn't lighting weights for ie. your arms two days in a row it should be fine.
  • violingoddess1
    violingoddess1 Posts: 22 Member
    i Try to go 5/7 days, doing 1 hour each time. 30 mins elliptical, 15 mins treadmill, and 15 mins strength training

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