Workout/jog everyday? or every other day?

NatFromMars
NatFromMars Posts: 7
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi! Im a beginner to this whole "running/jogging" thing. Today I went for a walk/run and ended up burning 780 calories. Most of it was spent walking (to the woods, where no one can see me,aha)
It didnt put too much strain on me, although I did sweat
Anyways, do you think if i did this everyday I would be overdoing myself? Should I do this every other day? Should I cut down the distance?
Any suggestions would be helpful, thanks!

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  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    That's a lot. How accurate do you think your measuring device is?
  • ZenInTexas
    ZenInTexas Posts: 781 Member
    If you're just getting started I would go every other day until your body adapts. Too much too soon is a recipe for injury.
  • KateK8LoseW8
    KateK8LoseW8 Posts: 824 Member
    Everyone needs at least one rest day per week, or "active rest" day, to prevent injury. Active rest means no intense exercise, but walking, light jogging (if you are fit enough for jogging to be light intensity), light cycling, yoga, or other low-intensity work is okay. Because you are a beginner, I would suggest starting with at least two rest days. Rest days are important for healing and recovery that may not be getting accomplished between workouts. How you want to break those rest days up is up to you. Some people work out the five work days and take the weekends off, some work out 3 days in a row, take a rest day, work out two more days, take a rest day, etc. Every other day could also be a good option for you for a couple of weeks to see how your body copes, then go from there.

    So TL;DR - take it easy at first, see how you're doing, and increase from there. Always take at least one rest/active rest day per week.
  • NatFromMars
    NatFromMars Posts: 7
    That's a lot. How accurate do you think your measuring device is?

    Possibly not that accurate calorie wise
    I did travel about 5 miles though? The woods is rather far.
    I use RunKeeper

    http://imgur.com/YAV1YVB

    (I dont know how to embed photos oops) :ohwell:
  • NatFromMars
    NatFromMars Posts: 7
    If you're just getting started I would go every other day until your body adapts. Too much too soon is a recipe for injury.
    Everyone needs at least one rest day per week, or "active rest" day, to prevent injury. Active rest means no intense exercise, but walking, light jogging (if you are fit enough for jogging to be light intensity), light cycling, yoga, or other low-intensity work is okay. Because you are a beginner, I would suggest starting with at least two rest days. Rest days are important for healing and recovery that may not be getting accomplished between workouts. How you want to break those rest days up is up to you. Some people work out the five work days and take the weekends off, some work out 3 days in a row, take a rest day, work out two more days, take a rest day, etc. Every other day could also be a good option for you for a couple of weeks to see how your body copes, then go from there.

    So TL;DR - take it easy at first, see how you're doing, and increase from there. Always take at least one rest/active rest day per week.

    Okay, Thanks! :smile:
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,293 Member
    Have you got your weight set correctly? mind, 390 calories an hour for walking and some running, doesn't seem that off...

    as for rest days, if you're mostly walking, i think taking a rest day in three would be enough. if you're doing c25k or something, i'd suggest taking every other day off (from running at least, you can still go for a stroll....)
  • Aviendha_RJ
    Aviendha_RJ Posts: 600 Member
    That's a lot. How accurate do you think your measuring device is?
    Possibly not that accurate calorie wise
    I did travel about 5 miles though? The woods is rather far.
    I use RunKeeper

    http://imgur.com/YAV1YVB

    (I dont know how to embed photos oops) :ohwell:
    Hey! I'm a treadmill kid, and I tend to burn about 780 calories in 70 minutes, running 6 miles, according to my HRM. I'm also probably carrying more weight than you are, since I'm 156lbs.

    I run about 3x per week, about 5-6 miles every time. Usually 45-60 minutes. On my off days, I tend to do other things, like housework, or study with my time. I find that the blisters on my blisters ocassionally need time to heal.

    If you get into running on a regular basis, it doesn't really matter what shoes you wear, you'll have a blisters. Be prepared to have those war wounds to show off in your strappy sandals and you'll be fine.
  • lua_
    lua_ Posts: 258 Member
    OP, rest days are awesome. Our bodies get to recover from the running and you can focus on other things, like strength training :) Running 3-5 days a week consistently is better and more enjoyable than running 7 days a week and getting injured...thus having to stop!

    That's a lot. How accurate do you think your measuring device is?
    Possibly not that accurate calorie wise
    I did travel about 5 miles though? The woods is rather far.
    I use RunKeeper

    http://imgur.com/YAV1YVB

    (I dont know how to embed photos oops) :ohwell:
    Hey! I'm a treadmill kid, and I tend to burn about 780 calories in 70 minutes, running 6 miles, according to my HRM. I'm also probably carrying more weight than you are, since I'm 156lbs.

    I run about 3x per week, about 5-6 miles every time. Usually 45-60 minutes. On my off days, I tend to do other things, like housework, or study with my time. I find that the blisters on my blisters ocassionally need time to heal.

    If you get into running on a regular basis, it doesn't really matter what shoes you wear, you'll have a blisters. Be prepared to have those war wounds to show off in your strappy sandals and you'll be fine.

    Please tell me your treadmill secret? I find them dreadfully boring but I need to start using them when I go back to university join the gym there. Is it just a good music playlist? Haha
  • shapefitter
    shapefitter Posts: 900 Member
    The body is not a machine with a start/stop button. A lot of people, get over enthusiastic, and think the way to weight loss, and fitness, is a pain-no-gain mentality. How many have an excersice dvd, in the back of the wardrobe, for example? The key, is to find something you enjoy doing, and do it every day, spending time on warming up, and cooling down. Be kind to your body, and you'll reap the rewards.
  • NatFromMars
    NatFromMars Posts: 7
    Have you got your weight set correctly? mind, 390 calories an hour for walking and some running, doesn't seem that off...

    as for rest days, if you're mostly walking, i think taking a rest day in three would be enough. if you're doing c25k or something, i'd suggest taking every other day off (from running at least, you can still go for a stroll....)
    Yes, my weight is set correctly :-)
    Doesnt seem like a bad plan, thanks!
    Hey! I'm a treadmill kid, and I tend to burn about 780 calories in 70 minutes, running 6 miles, according to my HRM. I'm also probably carrying more weight than you are, since I'm 156lbs.

    I run about 3x per week, about 5-6 miles every time. Usually 45-60 minutes. On my off days, I tend to do other things, like housework, or study with my time. I find that the blisters on my blisters ocassionally need time to heal.

    If you get into running on a regular basis, it doesn't really matter what shoes you wear, you'll have a blisters. Be prepared to have those war wounds to show off in your strappy sandals and you'll be fine.
    Oh goodness, you do not weigh more than me! I weigh 230lbs or so Lol
    Im dreading blisters! I need some magical lotion, I know that much.
    Keep up the great work!
    OP, rest days are awesome. Our bodies get to recover from the running and you can focus on other things, like strength training :) Running 3-5 days a week consistently is better and more enjoyable than running 7 days a week and getting injured...thus having to stop!
    Very true! I almost forgot about my strength training, thanks!
    The body is not a machine with a start/stop button. A lot of people, get over enthusiastic, and think the way to weight loss, and fitness, is a pain-no-gain mentality. How many have an excersice dvd, in the back of the wardrobe, for example? The key, is to find something you enjoy doing, and do it every day, spending time on warming up, and cooling down. Be kind to your body, and you'll reap the rewards.
    Wise words! Thank you :smile:
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I aim for working out 5 days a week. Some weeks it's 7 days and some weeks only 3. When running is involved though, I try not to run two days in a row. I can do it, and since I've been running for a year and a half now I can do it without much trouble. But I try to alternate my workouts so I'm not stressing the same muscles every day. I like to run a day, bike day, strength train a day, rest a day. Then repeat.
  • Zekela
    Zekela Posts: 634 Member
    I run everyday for at least 11 miles... lol... but I've been at it for about 6 years now running for over 10 years. Just have to build yourself up... too much too fast may cause injury. Listen to your body and if you do not feel like it, then don't do it.
  • blackcloud13
    blackcloud13 Posts: 654 Member
    As you are starting, I would go for at least two days off a week. Seems you found your run/walk quite pleasant, so keep it up!
    If you do start running more, be sure to stretch appropriately too; otherwise you'll send up like me with crocked knees!

    Your burn sounds reasonable to me. If I run 5 miles its about 670cals (Runkeeper too, and I'm approx 175lbs )
  • luv4jme
    luv4jme Posts: 8 Member
    That sounds pretty accurate to me. I use Runkeeper s well.
  • cadaverousbones
    cadaverousbones Posts: 421 Member
    I do at least a 30 minute walk daily while I am at work during my break times. I also try to do at least 20-30 minutes walking at home with my dog, and this does not seem to make me feel like I am over doing it at all. I have Friday and Saturday as my rest days (sometimes I still end up walking around for hours out in the city lol). I also try to do around 30-60 minutes of cardio and other exercise like elliptical or my 3 lbs work out hula hoop. I am pretty out of shape and have like 50+ lbs to lose and I seem to be able to handle it so if you do not feel like you are over working yourself, do what you want and what makes you happy! I know about 30 minutes slow walking burns about 100 calories. Getting a HRM will let you know the exact amount of cals you are burning.
  • jhungate
    jhungate Posts: 95 Member
    I recommend the Couch to 5k program to get started, it will pace you and has built in rest days. I started with it and now run 60+ miles a week. Have run more 5Ks and 10Ks than I can count, 5 half marathons and am training for my first marathon. Running isn't for everyone but it is a GREAT way to maxamize calories burnt in a shorter period of time. Also, make sure you have good quality shoes and socks, the best you can afford and don't use them for anything but your running (your stride is different than walking and other activities), you increase the likelyhood of injury if you don't.

    I learned a lot by trial and error, happy to answer any questions. Good luck and remember it isn't how fast or how long you run but that you ARE running. You are lapping the person setting on the couch. :)

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