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how often should i do a workout

dom300186
dom300186 Posts: 127 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Title says it all really, im trying to get rid of my three year old baby fat lol
im calorie counting and watching my carb intake, i can feel a difference but the scales are not liking me at the moment lol
I have been doing x2 a week of 30 min workouts at home and occasionally going up and down the stairs as much as i can do.

so how often do you work out and what do you do???

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  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    I shoot for 5 days a week but don't beat myself up if it's just 4. What kind of workout are you doing?
  • paul100
    paul100 Posts: 29
    Twice a week of 30mins is not a lot really as far as making a significant difference goes. As a starting point I try to do something every day... that might not involve actually going to a gym, or pulling on my running kit, but at least go for a walk or replace a car journey with a bicycle ride ... or whatever.
  • dom300186
    dom300186 Posts: 127 Member
    ive started recording some differemt exercises on my sky box on the body in balance or fitness tv channel which im enjoying but i didnt know how often i should be doing them? and god do i sweat!! lol so its got to be doing something.

    what is shoot???
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    It is recommended to exercise for weight loss at least 5 days a week. Anything less than that will give you results, but they will be much slower and your cardiovascular health will not improve as fast either.

    I personally workout 6 days a week at the highest intensity that I can. Intensity is a HUGE factor when it comes to exercising for weight loss. The more intense, the less you have to do in a day. I burn the same in 30-40 minutes of highly intense interval training as some do during lower intensity aerobic activity such as jogging, step aerobics, etc.
  • luckygyrl1005
    luckygyrl1005 Posts: 3
    I just started my plan in September. I ride my stationary bike for 20 minutes twice a day, 7 days a week. I have lost 22 lbs. and down two sizes. I guess whatever works for you... Good luck!
  • nonoark
    nonoark Posts: 153 Member
    I started working out to loose weight and found that I look forward to using it to relieve stress. I go 6 to 7 days a week in hopes of loosing but forget all about it and work out until I feel done. I like the sweat and feel at the end. Normally it is 30 min on a treadmill at a good walking pace and about and hour or so of strength training. I was not sure either, but some one told me not to work out too much...If it feels good and helps, is there too much?
  • Sporty98
    Sporty98 Posts: 320 Member
    I think 3x each week is recommended to simply maintain your weight.....So, upwards of 3 days/week should start your weight loss. I work out 6-7 days/week, but include a variety of exercises. It is great fun to work out and can be a social outlet too!
    Good luck!
  • ErinMarie25
    ErinMarie25 Posts: 733 Member
    I workout 6 days a week. Sometimes 7 if I feel like on my rest day, but nothing drastic. Having a in-home workout program is more motivating, for me at least.
  • scooby1298
    scooby1298 Posts: 18
    Having to start somewhere is the hardest thing to do. Having had to do it myself following a heart bypass operation the first thing I found was to exercise little but often. IE walking twice - three times a day for about 5mins, then biuld it up week by week until you are walking for 45 mins - 1 hr spread over the day if necessary. Don't forget when doing the shopping, puching the baby in a buggy etc they can all be counted within areas of MFP, you will be surprised how over what can be a realtive short period of time you will gain in fitness and exercise. For the main part try to do a liitle every day and build it up rather than the gym twice a week.
  • sbilyeu75
    sbilyeu75 Posts: 567 Member
    It is recommended to exercise for weight loss at least 5 days a week. Anything less than that will give you results, but they will be much slower and your cardiovascular health will not improve as fast either.

    I personally workout 6 days a week at the highest intensity that I can. Intensity is a HUGE factor when it comes to exercising for weight loss. The more intense, the less you have to do in a day. I burn the same in 30-40 minutes of highly intense interval training as some do during lower intensity aerobic activity such as jogging, step aerobics, etc.
    How in the world are you able to do 30-40 minutes of HIIT? If I really give it my all during HIIT, I'm lucky to hit 20 minutes.
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    I do strength training 7 days a week and cardio at least 5 days, usually 7 days. I say do what feels right. I feel GREAT working out this often and can definitely see an improvement in how I feel.
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