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Every Day vs. 5 Days per Week

clobern
clobern Posts: 341 Member
edited January 24 in Fitness and Exercise
So I workout 5 days per week religiously and I kind of use Saturday and Sunday as my rest and relax days. I do sometimes go for a walk, hit the pool, go play laser tag, shoot some hoops, etc. But for the most part, I want to relax and enjoy my weekend. Am I going to be hurting myself in the long run for not "working out" 7 days a week?

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  • dani_1977
    dani_1977 Posts: 557 Member
    do you eat under or at your calorie goal on those 2 days... or you just not track your food on those days either.
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    It soundsike you work out lots to me, and the best part is that you have customized what works for you!! Also, your body needs rest days! I say keep it up, you're golden:)
  • closenre
    closenre Posts: 225 Member
    I workout every day but obvioulsy not the same muscle groups back to back. I run anywere from 4 to 8 miles 3 times during the week and then over 10 on the weekends (usually like 5 sat and 10-15 sun) and then mon wen fri sun I lift and tues thurs sat I do a pull up push up ab routine..
  • ubkz_2
    ubkz_2 Posts: 16
    I believe that it is best not to workout everyday, it gives your body time to heal. Also if you are just starting out you may injure yourself, burnout, and just plain over due it if you workout everyday. I also try to workout at least 5 days a week and try not to feel too guilty on the days I don't hit the gym.
  • clobern
    clobern Posts: 341 Member
    I only started using MFP this week, but normally I eat the exact same stuff I eat day to day. Sometimes I might go on a date night with my wife and eat something I shouldn't. I guess if I am staying under the goal then I should be good. Though I may try to make it a point to at least get out and do SOMETHING. Even if it's not exercise, just be active. Thanks for the tips!

    P.S. How the hell do I put my weight tracker in my post?
  • sevencallmemom
    sevencallmemom Posts: 505 Member
    I think rest days are important! I workout 3x a day m-f, do a 5k on Saturdays sometimes and then NOTHING on Sundays. I just watch my cals that day.
  • corrinnebrown
    corrinnebrown Posts: 345 Member
    I think 5 days is great. I think you need at least 1 day of rest :)
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