Do you workout everyday?

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  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
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    Nah I have 1-2 rest days a week.
  • PippiNe
    PippiNe Posts: 283 Member
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    I workout 25 minutes/day and aim for at 6 days per week. But life sometimes gets in the way. I don't sweat it anymore. If I have a little extra energy, sometimes I'll double-up and do two workouts in a day to make up for one I missed, but as long as I see the downward trend on the scale, I don't obsess over it.
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
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    No way Jose. I am being completely honest with myself. It won't be a permanent part of my lifestyle to spend 7+ hours a week working out. The more realistic answer is more like 4 hours a week. I aim for 4-5 days a week for 45 minutes. I can commit to that!
  • afreelandgti
    afreelandgti Posts: 73
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    I don't believe in training 7 days a week. Your muscles do need time to rest and repair just like anything else. If it's working for other ppl I won't knock it, but at some point your body will break down, not to mention training everyday makes it virtually impossible to consitently up the intensity of your sessions
  • FattieBabs
    FattieBabs Posts: 542 Member
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    I'm going to make you feel better...I work out 3-4 days a week for 30-40 minutes. Don't feel bad about taking a day or two off!

    Same here. Weight lifting is making a huge difference but I did some Hiit training yesterday and am really feeling it today! Losing inches but scales very stubborn... Good luck!
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
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    Insanity 6 days a week.
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
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    I aim too, however life and sometimes my body get in the way
  • nadiB
    nadiB Posts: 283 Member
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    Nah, I need my rest days. I get sore, gotta take it easy.

    4-5 days of working out i enough for me, more than that and I can't recover and need like 4 days of rest.

    Same here I do 3 on 1 off so that works out to 4/5 times a week. These generally work out as 2 x 30 minute cardio sessions and 1 x strength session. On my off days I do still walk my dog, I do log my walking but I don't see this a exercise but rather relaxing :-)
  • SJLS2013
    SJLS2013 Posts: 149 Member
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    Yesterday I planned to go for a run when I got home, but I just felt shattered so I did the 30DS instead, thinking if it was too much I could just stop and not be miles from home. I managed the whole thing (L3) and felt so much better for it. But listen to your body, if it wants to rest, then rest but don't get lazy!

    I try and workout 4-6 times a week. Each week I aim to do 4 gym classes and a couple of runs (or 30DS) plus weights
  • SwitzEngine
    SwitzEngine Posts: 3,418 Member
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    At least 60 min workout and 45 min walking with my St. Bernhard
  • Ccole90
    Ccole90 Posts: 7
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    If you want to take a rest day, i suggest doing some yoga so you don't feel guilty. You get a little cardio and some strength training without feeling worn out. I would suggest eating a little higher calorie meals though when you do eat, that way you wont have to eat when you're not hungry and you aren't starving yourself. :) When your body goes into starvation mode, it builds up fat cells,
  • AshleyM71
    AshleyM71 Posts: 3,029 Member
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    Yes. I either hit the GYM and use the incline trainer at 30% incline or walk 3-6 miles around our area. It takes a lot to get killer "Rockett" legs...but walking does the trick!
  • Kicker12
    Kicker12 Posts: 52 Member
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    5 times a week for between 1 and 2 hours. Have 2 consecutive rest days.
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
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    6 days. Run- Sun & Mon, Wed-Fri.
    Body weight strength - Fri - Sun
    Saturday is also hike day.
    Tues - off

    Right now I'm at 5.5 hours a week, will change to more like 7.5 by September as my runs continue to increase. Hope to average 35-40 miles a week by then.
  • hannahlclrk
    hannahlclrk Posts: 66 Member
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    I'd say miss it, if your not over your calorie goal then no harm can come from missing one workout. have a rest. take it easy.


    My goal work outs are 30 min brisk walk every lunchtime (mon-fri) and 4x 45min body pump classes per week, one hour of kettle bells, spinning once 45min, body combat x2/3 for 45min, and maybe a hit circuits if im feeling energetic once or twice.

    I generally try to hit the gym every day mon-sat for either one or two classes. - i often miss Saturdays if im tired
  • bobf279
    bobf279 Posts: 342 Member
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    I workout 5 days, have 1 rest day just before my Saturday morning timed 5k parkrun. If my HRV is in the red then I
    have an additional rest day.
  • nyssa1231
    nyssa1231 Posts: 120 Member
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    i do something every day. if i don't work out, i turn into ms. crankypants. i do a 30 minute workout from a dvd before work and longer workouts on the weekend. if i feel like taking it easy, i play some games on the kinect. i also work to work, a mile each way.
  • emily27uk
    emily27uk Posts: 23 Member
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    I always plan to workout everyday but usually end up missing one day a week. If you want to workout, then workout, doesnt mean you have to eat more.
  • Satch131
    Satch131 Posts: 7
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    My current MFP goal is 45 mins cardio 5 days per week. This is week two and so far I've succeeded. As I'm just starting out on a regular exercise plan, I am focusing on getting my workout in, period. I am planning on working in some weight lifting (Les Mill Pump) in September. Maybe swapping two cardio days for two lift days. Stay focused and enjoy! :)
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
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    I walk everyday...at least 30 minutes...and I'm doing Ripped in 30 5-6 days. This week will probably be 5...but if I don't at least get some walking in daily, I'm not happy.

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