How often do you work out?

Ashshell
Ashshell Posts: 185
in Fitness and Exercise
How often do you work out? What's your typical weekly schedule, including the type of exercise?

Just curious what other people are doing... (:
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  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    walking 60 minutes 5 times a week (to work) mon-fri.
    gym at lunch time for 40mins 5 days a week - strength training mon-fri
    saturday 1 hour full body weight training.
  • marcvandenberg
    marcvandenberg Posts: 190 Member
    I try to do a daily walk, somethimes short some-times longer.
    My condition was so bad that i started with 10 minutes max.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    1hr cycling 5 days a week (work commute).

    1hr weight training 3 days per week.

    Hiking at weekends and yoga/stretching once or twice a week.
  • Shelby1582
    Shelby1582 Posts: 191 Member
    I do insanity about four days a week, some other random workout dvd one other day and on the weekends I'll go hiking at the greenbelt or running around my neighborhood. Insanity is so hard and I was given burned dvd's from a friend so I'm not doing the whole plan, just mixing up the workouts. There are some I can't finish but I'm working up to them.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    This weeks workout schedule:

    SUNDAY - Upper Body (heavy) + Spinning
    MONDAY - Legs (heavy)
    TUESDAY - Abs
    WEDNESDAY - Kettlebell
    THURSDAY - OFF
    FRIDAY - Upper Body (hypertrophy)
    SATURDAY - Abs

    Obviously lifting is my primary focus. Usually do 1-2 cardio sessions a week.
  • ami5000psu
    ami5000psu Posts: 391 Member
    Right now I'm working out three days a week doing NROLW. I may re-add some lighter cardio once an injury heals.
  • camrunner
    camrunner Posts: 363
    Every day. I might take a day off completely a couple of times a month. I run 30-40 miles and do three sessions of strength stuff at the gym (usually in conjunction with one of my shorter runs).
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    run 5 days (during the week between 3-4 miles) one weekend day 5-7 miles
    weight train 1 day a week (includes abs, lunges, squats, shoulders, back, triceps) - 1 hour
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    I do a morning routine for 15 mins, cardio and stretching

    I find whatever excuse I can to go for a walk.

    At night I do between 15 and 30 mins of cardio, strength training and then I walk/jog on my treadmill for 30 mins.

    And 3 times a week I go to the gym with a friend.
  • junctiongirl
    junctiongirl Posts: 57 Member
    I Try to make sure I get at least 30 mins of some sort of activity every day. On top of that a good hard workout 3x a week.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    No set schedule for workouts...

    Monday thru Friday, I go to the gym (or out for a walk) for 45-50 minutes. We do workout videos, stairs/stairmill, elliptical, stationary bike, weights, treadmill workouts, and/or a combo of a few things in a day. The only constant is that we do try to do weights 3 times a week - one day for legs, one day for abs and one day for upper body/arms

    On the weekends, now that it's nicer out, I try to go for a run or long walk at least one of the days and rest the other.
  • chercee
    chercee Posts: 120 Member
    I'm currently on the injured list, but usually I do spinning 6-7 days a week, I walk at least one hour 3-5 times a week, and right before being take out of action, I was supposed to be starting C25K and 30DS. D'oh!

    As an aside, for those who don't do a lot of cardio - I haven't changed much in the way I've been eating since being inactive (minus a few extra carbs to help absorb the horrible antibiotics I had to take) but without cardio for over 2 weeks now, I am noticing some negative changes in my body shape! Cardio is really important! I didn't realize until I couldn't do it anymore. Sitting on your tushy is really bad for your body. O.o
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    Nearly every day...

    Sunday - Run between 6 to 11 miles
    Monday - DVD (strength training or Rockin' Body)
    Tuesday - Spin Bike
    Wedneday - 3 mile run
    Thursday - Rest
    Friday - Run between 3 to 4.5 miles
    Saturday - If I'm not hiking/snowshoeing/or outdoors in general, then a DVD

    I also walk on my breaks at work, so I walk between 2 to 5 miles a day doing that. And if I'm not busy in the evening I will hit a one or two Zumba classes during the week.
  • SGSmallman
    SGSmallman Posts: 193 Member
    Spinning 5 X a week, 45 min class
    Lifting 3 X a week, 45-60mins
    Circuit Training once a week 45 mins
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    M: Squat, Bench, Bent Over Rows (5x5 program), 10 minutes or so of Pilates and/or 10-20 minutes of cardio if I am up to it.
    Tu: Run per my 5K training schedule, core workout, yoga/stretching
    W: Squat, Deadlift, Over Head Press, 10 minutes or so of Pilates and/or 10 -20 minutes of cardio if I am up for it.
    Th: Same as Tuesday
    F: Same as Monday, although my reps are different
    Sa: Run per my 5K training schedule
    Sun: Rest, maybe a light run

    Once my 5K, then my 10K for this summer are done, I'll likely scale my runing back to 2 days a week, or make one of my run's lightre (if I still do a Saturday run). I workout in the AM before work, at home, during the week and whenever I get around to it on Saturday and/or Sunday. I also like to put on music and dance or play a dance game on the PS3 with my kids for something "extra".
  • imtrinat
    imtrinat Posts: 153 Member
    I average about 4 days per week for about an hour. Most of the time, I will run and use the elliptical for 30 minutes on each. Other days, I'll occasionally throw in some boxing/circuits at Title Boxing, weights/circuits with the hubby, and Jillian Michaels/Chalean either by myself or with a friend. I change it up depending on my mood.
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Stronglifts Sun / Tue / Thu

    Cardio (running) 2-4 days / week (generally not on lifting days)
  • wattssal000
    wattssal000 Posts: 62 Member
    I thought I did ok with 4-6 days a week for an hour but I think I need to up my game a little in comparison to everyone out there. I have issues with binge eating and my exercise is keeping my stable I guess. I just feel like I am a chronically tired person too. Blarg. Good job everyone!
  • fullofquirks
    fullofquirks Posts: 182 Member
    Weight train 3x a week.

    C25K 6 days.

    Jillian Michaels dvd or Yoga Booty Ballet dvd if weather prevents me going to track to do c25k.
  • Bssh
    Bssh Posts: 123
    Monday - Weights (mix of machines & free weights - goal is to lift heavy) 45 mins & 45 min walk
    Tuesday - Cardio (running on treadmill & stepper) 45 mins
    Wednesday - As Tuesday
    Thursday - As Tuesday
    Friday - As Monday
    Weekend - Rest but as we go out we tend to walk loads
  • earvizu92
    earvizu92 Posts: 320 Member
    6 days a week....2 miles (about 1 hour) on treadmill walking/jogging! Its working for me! :)
  • Phrakman
    Phrakman Posts: 113
    workout everyday

    Monday: AM: Lower Body Hyper Program / PM: Power Upper
    Tuesday: AM: Cardio/Arms/Abs / PM: Crossfit Class
    Wednesday: AM: Upper Body Hyper Program / PM: Power Lower Body
    Thursday: See Tuesday
    Friday: See Monday
    Saturday: See Wednesday
    Sunday: See Tuesday
  • sadyel
    sadyel Posts: 250
    40-50 minutes cardio and 50 minutes, weights arms, legs various and weighted sit up machine, 6 days a week (2 days extra 70 minutes walking)
  • frenchfacey
    frenchfacey Posts: 237 Member
    work out daily!

    45 minutes cardio (spin class everyday)
    then i do weight training right after spin and i rotate what body part i focus on

    one day i do legs
    the next day arms/abs
    the next day back/shoulders
    the next day legs
    next day arms/abs
    next day back/shoulder...
    etc etc...
  • mariapuhl
    mariapuhl Posts: 529 Member
    Monday - 60 minutes elliptical, occasionally a strength body class afterwards, but it's rare
    Tuesday - 60 minutes personal training
    Wednesday - 60 minutes elliptical, again, occasionally a strength body class but rare
    Thursday - 60 minutes personal training
    Friday - 60 minutes elliptical

    Saturday or Sunday I typically go to the gym at least once OR recently I've been trying to run at least a little bit one day.
  • freelancejouster
    freelancejouster Posts: 478 Member
    I work out between 2 and 4 times a week depending on when I have to work and how much homework I have to do for college.
    Those of you who are working out every day, I'd just like to mention that not leaving yourself an off or rest day can result in injury in the long run. My track coach in high school used to be incredibly adamant that we rested over the weekend - nothing more than walking.

    Usually my schedule is:

    Monday: 20-35 minutes of biking, 10-15 minutes of rowing machine, small amounts of core
    Tuesday: Rest
    Wednesday: 15-25 minutes of jogging, 15-30 minutes of biking
    Thursday: 15-25 minutes of jogging, 10-15 minutes of rowing machine, small amounts of leg/arm work outs
    Friday: Rest
    Saturday: Rest OR 5-15 minutes of an exercise video OR 15-25 minutes of jogging, 15-30 minutes of biking
    Sunday: Rest

    I often work Thursdays at the time I usually work out, so that day either gets dropped or moved to Friday. Before workouts, I usually walk at least two minutes and afterwards I try and walk at least five and as much as fifteen minutes. I also skateboard to class on weekdays, but I don't count that as I would have to go to class regardless if I was trying to get more healthy or not.

    I keep meaning to incorporate more weights into my workouts, but I enjoy the cardio more and more and the weight rooms are always full of big, sweaty, territorial men.
  • stunmai2
    stunmai2 Posts: 5
    i ride a bike about 8 to 10 miles four times a week. I try and keep the pace at 15 mph. The bike is a 21 gear type and I never change gears. I wear a fat belt and this type of exercise really seems to work for me.
  • Tanja_CHH
    Tanja_CHH Posts: 216 Member
    Monday: 1 h Circuits and 1 h pilates (fitness classes at gym)
    Tuesday: 1 hour gym session focus mainly on lifting compound
    Wednesday: 1h Spinning, 1h Body Pump (fitness class)
    Thursday: 1h Body Combat
    Friday: 1h Circuit, 1h Kettlebettles
    Saturday: 1h Body Combat
    Sunday: 1h Spinning, 1h kickboxing (kickboxing is a class in which Im taught it, therefore it isnt as high intensity as my fitness classes)
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    90 minutes 3x a week: heavy lifting is about 60 minutes of it and warmup, stretching and HIIT make up the rest.
  • niallse
    niallse Posts: 58
    30 mile cycle 4 times per week total 120miles
    Run 3-4 times per week anything from 5k to 10 miles, totalling approx 20 miles
    Practice yoga after my Tuesday night run
    and Thursday I have 1 hour of circuit training.

    I rest 2 days per week.

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