What's your typical weekly routine at the gym/home/etc?

Cat_Lifts
Cat_Lifts Posts: 174 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'd love to get some insight on everyone's workout routines and what has worked for them. How many times a week do you work out? Your favorite exercise and why you'd recommend it? Cardio and/or weights included - go! :drinker:

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  • 5hellz
    5hellz Posts: 63 Member
    Hi. I have been sick so I haven't been to the gym in days =( but when I was going, I was going every day, 20 mins on elliptical, 20 mins on bike, 5 mins on stairclimber, 30 mins of weights (one week on arms then the next week on legs), then I would finish up with 10 minutes on the treadmill
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    I just started Madcow's 5X5, I do that three days a week, and run 2-3 days a week. I've done Shred it with Wights in the past and liked it, but I needed a more strength oriented program. I like to do some ab workouts on my run days and HIIT or other cardio on my lisfting days, after I lift. I've also followed the BeFit in 90 workouts on YouTube (BeFit Channel).
  • Cat_Lifts
    Cat_Lifts Posts: 174 Member
    Hi. I have been sick so I haven't been to the gym in days =( but when I was going, I was going every day, 20 mins on elliptical, 20 mins on bike, 5 mins on stairclimber, 30 mins of weights (one week on arms then the next week on legs), then I would finish up with 10 minutes on the treadmill

    Nice nice, sounds good! Rough estimate, how many calories did you burn in one session?
    I just started Madcow's 5X5, I do that three days a week, and run 2-3 days a week. I've done Shred it with Wights in the past and liked it, but I needed a more strength oriented program. I like to do some ab workouts on my run days and HIIT or other cardio on my lisfting days, after I lift. I've also followed the BeFit in 90 workouts on YouTube (BeFit Channel).

    Also sounds excellent, I'm incorporating some HIIT (10 burpees, 20 squat jumps, etc) in between sets of weight lifting to get more of a spike in HR. What are your preferred methods of HIIT? Also, for the 5x5 stronglifts (I'm assuming stronglifts!), what are your favorite 3 exercises from those? Squats, deadlifts, curls, etc?
  • scottal07
    scottal07 Posts: 8 Member
    I do Les Mills Body Pump classes 3 days per week for lifting. I run 2-3 times per week to keep in shape for a half marathon. Other days I do Insanity or sometimes if it is a short insantiy workout I double it with Body Pump or running. I always work out 6 days per week and total rest on one. I normally workout 40-60 minutes Tuesday - Friday and 90 min-120 minuntes on sat and sun (sunday is my long run anywhere from 8-12 miles).
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Mine is sporadic, but regularly sporadic lol.

    I have a desk job most the time so I try to take a few 15 minute breaks to get in a 1 mile power walk. I also try to take my lunch time and hit the track to run, hike bleachers, and/or hit the fitness center for strength training. I do the cardio every day during the week and hit the fitness center 2-3 times per week. I play 1.5 to 3 hours of tennis 2-3 times per week as well. I also do some 60 minute runs a few evenings and on weekends, logging over 4 to 5 miles each run.

    I just try to grab time (even 15 mintes) when I can. Tis the life of an active husband, Dad, worker, etc.
  • PurpleTina
    PurpleTina Posts: 390 Member
    Monday - run (3-5 miles)
    Tuesday - spin
    Wednesday - 5 miles
    Thursday- low impact cross training in gym
    Friday - long run (training for Half Marathon in April)
    Saturday - BodyPump first thing, rest fo day off
    Sunday - rest day

    I sometimes skip Thursdays session, depending upon how I feel.

    This will change in a few months, i like to change the routine every so often
  • Michelle12583
    Michelle12583 Posts: 25 Member
    Just started the couch to 5k program, but before that I would do cardio 4-5 days a week for 30 minutes with some weight training 3 days a week. When I have more time I like to do a hour of cardio (ellipitcal, arch trainer)
  • Cat_Lifts
    Cat_Lifts Posts: 174 Member
    Man, now I'm wondering if I should up the amount of days I do! Even if it's by 1 or 2. I try to hit up the gym about 4 days a week and burn at least 300-600 calories a session, which includes combined weights and cardio.

    I work at Whole Foods in the bakery department, which usually consists of light activity including occasional squatting for product stocking, lifting 20-35 boxes daily, and about 70% of the work shift walking around, the other 30% boxing/labeling products, making drinks, etc. Some days I feel completely worn and gym is the last thing I want to think about, but still find myself going, even after a closing shift at 9:30pm. The days I don't go, I'll do a Ripped in 30 Jillian Michaels workout and go for a 20-40 minute interval jog just to get a little more calorie burn.
  • JacquiC72
    JacquiC72 Posts: 49 Member
    I go to the gym 3 times a week and I'm usually there for almost 2 hours:

    I start with 10 minutes on the elliptical
    Then move to the mat for various weights/exercises for the arms, sit ups and stretches.
    Treadmill to see what I can do on there (hoping to work up to 10 minutes running)
    Lat pull down (machine)
    Calf press (machine)
    Another 10 minutes on the elliptical

    Housework at the weekend is my weekend exercise and maybe a walk if I get bored of sitting around.
  • exostan
    exostan Posts: 38
    When I don't feel like working out, I go to a one hr zumba class then go on the elliptical for 30 mins.
    Otherwise, I do 1 hr on the elliptical then 15 minutes or so in the circuit room. I don't lift :( Sometimes my zumba class incorporates weights and I just hold 2.5lb dumbbells lol...
    I go 6 days a week :]
  • KateRunsColorado
    KateRunsColorado Posts: 407 Member
    I work out in the mornings (5:30 or 6am until 7am) during the week before work, and then whenever I have time/feel like it on the weekends.

    Monday - 60 minute spin & abs class
    Tuesday - Run 5-6 Miles
    Wednesday - Run 2 Miles, then 60 Minute Boxing for Fitness Class (Circuit training involving punching bags, strength training, etc)
    Thursday - Run 5-6 Miles
    Friday 60 Minute Spin & abs class (or rest if I'm feeling lazy!)
    Saturday - Long Run (10+ Miles)
    Sunday - Rest / sometimes I take my dog on a jog/walk

    I'm currently training for a half marathon, but once that's over, I'm probably going to drop my Tuesday/Thursday runs to 3-4 miles and then add 20 minutes of strength training.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    Just back at the gym this week after a (long) hiatus. This week looked like this:

    M: 30 min cardio; 30 min. chest
    T: 30 min carido; 30 min. back
    W: 30 min cardio; 45 min. shoulders
    Th: 30 min cardio; tri's
    Fr: 30 min cardio; bi's
    Sat: 30 min cardio; legs
    Sun: 30 min cardio; Abs

    Next week the workouts start over with chest but they will be a bit longer lifting-wise because we will be incorporating the abs and legs every other day. Typically -- including the 30 minutes of cardio -- we are at the gym for 90 minutes - 2 hours. I plan on hitting the gym during the week and then on Saturday (provided we don't decide to hit the gym on the weekend) doing some cardio. Either an hour run on the TM if I didn't run on Friday or I might do one of my longer Insanity videos.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    While I was losing weight I did primarily Zumba. Then I did less Zumba and added hiking, running and weights. Then I added calisthenics and resistance bands.

    Now I'm doing Turbo Fire and following their schedule, plus calisthenics 3-4 days a week and dumbbells occasionallly.

    Once the weather warms up, I'll begin hiking and running again. And my husband and I are going start mountain biking again and hope to take a few biking / camping trips lasting several days over the summer.

    I enjoy all of it except the strength training. I only do that because I need it.

    ETA: no gym for me. All this is at home or outdoors.
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    MWF workout.

    Bench
    Squat or deadlift
    Rows or pullups
    Overhead press 2 days, incline press 1 day
    one or two isolation exercises on various body parts.

    4-5 sets each.
  • Cat_Lifts
    Cat_Lifts Posts: 174 Member
    Awesome routines you guys/gal. Really appreciating all your input! Lovin' the variety, they're good ideas I'd like to soon incorporate to my workout plans!
  • thirstyflea
    thirstyflea Posts: 114 Member
    I'm terrible at motivating myself at the gym, so I use a trainer and go to cardio classes- I wouldn't be able to weight train or do a treadmill or anything on my own.... And I am NOT a morning person! But I try to mix it up so it doesn't get too routine...

    So my typical week looks like this:

    M: 6:30 pm cardio dance class or personal trainer
    T: 5:30 pm cardio dance class (different instructor)
    W: 5:30 pm 50/50 step/strength class or Rest day
    Th: 5:30 pm Zumba
    Fri: 5:30 pm personal trainer
    Sat: noon personal trainer or 9:30am Zumba
    Sun: Rest
  • bevmcarthur
    bevmcarthur Posts: 341 Member
    I have not been able to do Cardio for over 3 weeks. I tore my Calf muscle skiing a few weeks ago and its driving me nuts. MY physiotherapist has just given my the OK to start light cardio and weights again so tomorrow i am going to try the rowing machine to try and get my heart rate up. But before i did this i was doing
    Monday 90 minutes Yoga in the AM Then evening i was doing bridge to 10 K so run about 35 minutes then elliptical for about 30 minutes total burn about 550 Calories
    Tuesday 30 Morning yoga 90 minutes then the evening 30 minute elliptical some weights and ab's 300 calories
    Wednesday 90 minute Yoga class Evening Run bridge to 10 K and elliptical 30 minutes 550 calories burned
    Thursday 90 minute Yoga class Evening Trainer so circuit training not sure on Calories
    Friday 90 minute yoga class and no cardio
    Saturday 90 Minute Yoga class then bridge to 10K
    sunday 90 minute Yoga class and no cardio
    ANd then i would repeat the week
    But now when i get the ok to go back to full training i am going to mix things up a lot i will be meeting with my Trainer 2 days aweek and i am going to be training for a obstacle course called Mud Hero
  • Islandgirl52
    Islandgirl52 Posts: 73 Member
    I am currently Alternating between 30 day shred, couch to 5k, and going to the gym for strength training. I try not to do the same thing 2 days in a row. I try to do something 5-6 days per week.
  • whatjesseats
    whatjesseats Posts: 228 Member
    M - cross-training day; Pilates class, weights, or rowing
    T - training run (for time)
    W - cross-training day; spinning class
    T - training run (for time)
    F - cross-training day; swimming and/or weights
    S - rest day
    S - training run (for distance)

    I'm currently training for my first 10k. After the 10k, I'll start tri training, when I will de-emphasize running and add more biking and swim.
  • 5hellz
    5hellz Posts: 63 Member
    I would burn usually between 400-600 calories in a workout
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    Use the treadmill and the elliptical on the weekdays and I like to take a dip in the swimming pool on the weekends.

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