How often do you workout?

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  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 721 Member
    I workout 6 days per week. I do strength & resistance training 3x/week & cardio 3x/week.
  • Holliemae85
    Holliemae85 Posts: 2
    i just worked out on Monday for the first time and its been years before that i really over did myself today being Wednesday and i still cant walk or sit and stand very well i just wanted to keep up with Jillian Michaels and she kicked my butt now being so sore i wont be able to workout for a few days so i guess the moral of this story is if your a beginner like me take it slow.......lol
  • yarmiah
    yarmiah Posts: 325 Member
    So I can see that alot of you are working in weight training into your fitness routine. I want to do this but have never actually done weight training (I did crossfit with my husband for about a month last year) Do you recommend getting a trainer to teach me the correct way to do it or just trying it on my own? Right now, I work cardio at home. I do either weight loss mood or hill climb.

    For me, a trainer made all the difference! i worked out for a year at the gym and the same 5lbs up and down. Got with my trainer and lost 20+ lbs in 6 months, and more or less have kept it off for the past 2 years.

    Money can be an issue but I justify it using choosing to use my "funny money" on training, instead of eating fast food, or drinking at the bar, stopping at Starbucks, etc. For the record, it costs me $36.00 per session.

    Also, it's important to find a trainer that fits your personality. Some folks like a drill sergeant, others prefer a softer approach. I was lucky to find my current trainer after working with a prior trainer who left the gym.

    Good Luck!
  • rachaelgifford
    rachaelgifford Posts: 320 Member
    Generally 4 or 5 times a week. I am forcing myself to have rest days as I was over training and making myself ill. On the days I do train, I often train twice - maybe doing cardio and weights and then later a swim. On my rest days I try to walk more than I usually would.
  • NateSF
    NateSF Posts: 1
    Instead of driving to the train station, then taking a bus to the office in the city, I decided to ride my bike to the train and take it with me. It's about 50 minutes of cycling each day, plus I save gas $, parking $, and bus $ ! Burs about 450 calories a day. All around it works out great...except for those sketchy drivers that don't seem to pay attention. :(
  • Softrbreeze
    Softrbreeze Posts: 156 Member
    A few years ago I was working my A** off in a bootcamp type regimen several times a week but I was eating crap because I had no time to cook and was just grabbing some fast food in between work and work-out. That obviously was not the way to go, so when summer hit here in the Deep South (and I couldn't go on anyway in that heat and humidity), I decided I needed to focus on my diet. Now I eat WAY healthier, but I'm still in the position of not having any exercise beyond the usual running back and forth between the copier and my desk. I know I need to exercise more frequently and I get a walk in here and there, but I'm still caught between choosing exercise or choosing a healthy meal and time with the family. Right now the famly and the meal wins out :ohwell:
  • amberlynnsinspired
    amberlynnsinspired Posts: 438 Member
    Personally, I vary how much I workout, when I workout, and what I do when working out because eventually my body will get use to the routine that I am doing. This week I am doing these random exercises that I came up for myself. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I will be working my legs out and then on Tuesday and Thursday I will be doing my arms. Next week will be something completely different.
  • victoriannsays
    victoriannsays Posts: 568 Member
    5-6 days week
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    I lift weights 2-3 times a week.
    I go to karate once a week.
    I do at least 120 push ups a day.
    I'm going to do squats on more days too.
  • ShannonECTD
    ShannonECTD Posts: 203 Member
    I workout at least 5 days a week but I always try to workout 6 days.

    Lately it's looked like this:

    Monday - chest & triceps, 30-45 mins of cardio
    Tuesday - 45 mins of cardio
    Wednesday - Back & biceps,30- 45 mins of cardio
    Thursday - 30 minutes of cardio in the morning, Legs at night
    Friday - Shoulders & abs, 30-45 mins of cardio
    Saturday -30- 45 mins cardio
    Sunday - Rest

    Mine looks really similar to this
  • Blacklance36
    Blacklance36 Posts: 755 Member
    I try for every second day. If I go three in between I feel like Im slacking...
  • MizzDoc
    MizzDoc Posts: 493 Member
    Minimum four days a week. A mix of weight training, cardio, and walking (running on nicer days).

    I would like to get to six days a week but my body revolts when I push that far.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Every other day I run between 5-10k (minimum of 60 minutes), and on the other days I lift weights and run 25-30 minutes.
  • AggieFan2011
    AggieFan2011 Posts: 551 Member
    Currently I workout about 5-6 days a week, depending on my schedule. I do cardio all of those days and incorporate strength training type of stuff about 2-3 days a week. When I started MFP about 3 months ago though I mainly stuck with small amounts of cardio (30 minutes or so) about 4-5 times a week. If you're just starting out I would recommend working out to your full potential, but don't overdo it and push yourself too hard either.
  • jayche
    jayche Posts: 1,128 Member
    3 out of every 4 days.
  • prium01
    prium01 Posts: 306 Member
    I do something everyday. I'm currently following a marathon training program and that mandates 4 days of running, 1 day of cross training and 2 rest days - however on the rest days, I still do something. It's usually mellow (like yoga), but I still do something. If I have days off, it just throws my schedule off.

    I've also found that, on those rare occassions when I save my workout for night rather than the morning, I'm the biggest grouch ALL DAY LONG without my workout. So, apparently I need daily workouts for my sanity and for the sake of those around me!

    I cannot agree more...:happy:
  • deanabailey
    deanabailey Posts: 124 Member
    6 days. 3 days strength training, 3 days cardio and even on that 7th day, I usually do something yoga, walking.....it's gotten to the point that I don't feel good unless I am physically active.

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