How much do you workout?

sarahertzberger · February 2014

I have recently been doing the 30 day shred which I've now got to start back over because I really slacked off for a few days, but when I'm doing the workout it is hard, but after a while I feel like I really need to do more. How much do all of you workout, and what all do you do how much more should I be doing myself? How much have you lost with doing that?

sjp_511 · February 2014

Probably about 7 hours per week. Monday-Thursday I exercise 1 hour each, running on Monday and Wednesday and lifting on Tuesday and Thursday. On Friday I usually rest. On the weekends I will do a long run (90-120 minutes) and some yoga/stretching.

joleenl · February 2014

I try to exercise everyday. Weekdays I try to walk to work and home daily which is about 3km or a 30 minute walk each way. I usually get at least 4 out of 5 days weather permitting. I lift weights 5 days a week for 1 hour to 90 mins each time. Then I try to fit cardio after all that. I usaully do 1-2 sessions of non-scheduled cardio weekly like going out dancing or a long walk with a friend that type of thing. I try to go do scheduled cardio so gym machines, boot camp, classes, swimming that type of thing 1-3 times a week,

Keep in mind aside from working out my life is pretty sedentary life. I am living with a friend so no house work or chores. My job is a desk job. You chase after kids all day, cook, clean, run errands and various other things.

I would say do what every amount you can fit in comfortably, if it's hard to fit in you like won't stick to it. Make sure you challenge or push yourself in whatever time you get. IMO exercise should be progressive in strength and/or endurance.

TannerLouise · February 2014

Monday through Friday I open a swimming pool so I workout on the sidelines for a little over an hour a day. I am lucky if I do half that on weekends.

jayclock · February 2014

over the years I have go in the habit of doing a lot of exercise. I had to find things I like though so no gym work! I have been lucky to work from home, but now have 2-4 days working in London which is a 4 hr train trip return. I have had to work hard to slip in a 10k run across London tot he station, with clothes logistics being a real challenge

So usual is
Mon - 1hr swim with tri club
Tues 1h20 turbo cycling session
Weds approx 1 hr run or 1hr bike
Thursday rest day or run
Friday rest day run or bike (1 hr)
Saturday one hour swim. Sometimes cycle there and back (1hr each way)
Sunday long ride. Approx 2-4 hrs but if training for a long event may do more

Rule is generally not to run 2 consecutive days. Summer time I start lake swimming midweek and Satrudays

All that sounds a lot, but I am used to it and it allows plenty of food!

thistimesucess · February 2014

When I was doing 30ds and wanted to focus on it, I would start doing the workout twice, or level 1 directly after which ever level I was on. This gave me almost 1hr of workout without changing my focus. At the moment I do 5-6 workouts a week between 45mind - 1hr 15mins.

3rdwoozie5 · February 2014

for me, it varies day to day. Right now I'm doing the 100 burpee challenge so my morning starts with getting my day's count done before anything. Then 3 days a week I run. Sometimes at lunch, usually a long run on Saturday morning. Right now I'm also doing the P90X3. So I do the 30 minute thing when I get home from work, 6 days a week. My physical fitness has just become a part of who I am and my lifestyle.

cwolfman13 · February 2014

I have recently been doing the 30 day shred which I've now got to start back over because I really slacked off for a few days, but when I'm doing the workout it is hard, but after a while I feel like I really need to do more. How much do all of you workout, and what all do you do how much more should I be doing myself? How much have you lost with doing that?

your weight control is 99.9% diet...diet for weight control; exercise for fitness. exercising just allows you to eat more whilst accomplishing the same goal..plus it's really good for you physically and mentally. what you do in RE to exercise should be a bi-product of your fitness goals, not your weight loss goals.

dbmata · February 2014

I'm on 4 days a week at a minimum, doing a training plan from the Sufferfest.

That has me on my bike hm, 5-6 hours a week at a minimum?

I need to add in swimming, climbing, and running of course. Not enough time in the day!

nmcguier · February 2014

I swim for 45-50 minutes 4 days a week and then play racquetball for about 45 minutes once a week. If you feel like you need to workout more, try working harder during the shred time.

kbmnurse · February 2014

I work out 6 days weekly. 4 days 30DS + treadmill for 20-30 min at varying inclines/speeds. 1 day week just 30DS -- the other day just treadmill. Once the nicer weather comes back I will resume outdoor running. I have a 10K scheduled 4/27/14.

Do I like to exercise NO! But, it is a necessity because i LOVE to eat!

Hornsby · February 2014

I work out 7 times per week. 7 days of cardio, and 6 days of weight training.

Whambam087 · February 2014

4-5 days a week. My favorite training split is the upper lower body split and that is done 4 days a week. Monday and Thursday are upper body days and Tuesday and Friday are lower body days. Then I follow my strength training workouts with cardio which is typically running because I really enjoy it. Then depending on how I feel I may go for a run on Saturday.

erickirb · February 2014

40 mins/day, 4 days/week, all strength training, every once in a while I throw in 30 mins of cardio once/week

CyberEd312 · February 2014

Workout 6 days a week (4 days Weight lifting with 6 days of cardio) and take 1 day a week off usually Sunday's. I listen to my body if I need an extra rest day I will definitely mix one in when needed...... Best of Luck

lisa4748 · February 2014

How much have you lost with doing that?

I've lost nothing from exercise - I went crazy for months and never lost a thing. Now I use exercise to be able to eat more while in a deficit. Oh, and I LOVE it now. I feel great after some good cardio, typically an hour 6 days a week. Good luck.

Tabitha_Faye · February 2014

I work out three days a week, 40-45 minute step/circuit training sessions. I have lost a steady pound to a pound and a half a week. Quality over quantity!

jonnythan · February 2014

3 hours a day every day.

Hahaha no.

I'm in the gym about 1-1.5 hours 3 times a week. I also play tennis, play racquetball, or ski for several hours a week.

jrose154 · February 2014

I was doing 30 minutes of Pilates with with a little cardio and 30 minutes aerobic steps 6 days a week in January. Then upped it to 1 hour of Pilates with a little cardio and 30 minutes aerobic steps starting February 1st 6 days a week

As of yesterday I have lost 12 lbs since January 6th

Today I am also starting 1 hour of sweatshop boxing not sure how much I will be doing it a week yet though

MB2MN · February 2014

Everyday I do something. Was lifting 3 days a week, now 5. I do cardio 6 days, including 2 spin classes, running and stairmaster. On my rest day I usually do some yoga or just walking because I don't see the need to be totally sedentary. Plus, my dog wouldn't let me anyways!

jamesalytle · February 2014

I started in November, my knees are delicate being as big as I am. I started doing walking for 30min to an hour. Now I rotate a 30min walk and a 7min workout with two 7min workouts. That combined with my diet keeps me under 1400 net calories. As I build strength I'll tune down the net calories further, goal is to get up to 1hr/day.

Velum_cado · February 2014

In an average week, 4 hours of pole dancing, plus about an hour and a half of exercise DVDs at home on the weekends.

Sometimes a bit more or a bit less.

MB2MN · February 2014

In an average week, 4 hours of pole dancing, plus about an hour and a half of exercise DVDs at home on the weekends.

Sometimes a bit more or a bit less.

I would love to try pole dancing but I'm scared I'd make a fool of myself!

laineybz · February 2014

I work shifts and long days so i can't exercise every day. I have a desk job so sit on my backside 10 - 12 hours a day. I do around an hour on my days off so maybe 3 times a week. If i have an early finish i try to do maybe 20 - 30 mins on an evening.

SNLover87 · February 2014

I do 30 minutes, 5 days a week. I typically go about 30-45 minutes doing Zumba, or circuits Monday-Friday. I don't plan on working out on the weekends, but more often than not I end up walking or biking. I just don't like to assume it's going to happen.

I've lost 62 lbs going about it like that, but it's the caloric deficit that's doing it for me, not the workouts. They just put me in more of a deficit than I have just by eating less. However, the strength training I've incorporated in has been a wonder for toning as I lose.

I'm not using the MFP method, so I don't eat back my exercise calories. The workout is something I do because I like it and it's beneficial, not because I NEED it to lose weight.

Edit: I also work a desk job but I try to walk around while on the phone and use an exercise ball as much as possible instead of just sitting in a regular chair. I'm also in the process of turning my desk into a stand-up desk so I can stand all day. But my motivation behind that is still just because it's beneficial to sit less, not because of the few extra calories it burns.

arielgrange9 · February 2014

I have a blown knee so on a week that is doesn't flare up on me I'll do 7 workouts, I do mix them up but my usual week consists of:
Arms & shoulders. Free weights, machine, TRX and ground work.
Legs & *kitten*. Lungs, squats, step-ups, stairs and kicks.
Abs & back. Machine for back, then anywhere from 200-300 different variations of crunches or ab workouts.
30 mins on the Bowflex Treadclimber atleast 2 x per week
5 minutes on treadmill before each workout to get the heart rate up
I do a Zumba workout (or 2) for fun 3-5 times a week
I swim but not as regularly as I'd like, I try to swim once a week.
On the side I snowshoe, hike, walk my dogs daily, ride my horse a few times a week, I'm usually on the move through the day.

I found that the FitBit bracelet helped me get back into working out because I set a goal for each day and at the end of the day if I hadn't reached that goal I would make myself reach it before I went to bed. I also chose a date in 14 weeks that I need to loose my weight for, I'm aiming for 2lbs per week to start, and the end date really keeps me motivated!

MrsB123111 · February 2014

5-6 days a week. Monday, 45-60 minutes of legs only. Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday is an hour of weights and 30 minutes of controlled cardio. Wednesday and/or Friday is 45 minutes of cardio only. Sunday (and sometimes Friday) is my rest day.

mikeroybal · February 2014

I do weights on MWF, then Iry to run on the weekends. I am considering throwing a Cross Fit class on Monday and Wednesday evenings

stumblinthrulife · February 2014

Life has been getting in the way of it, but I'm easing into training for a triathlon, so -

three times a week - weight lifting (stronglifts)
three time a week - running, one short run (5k), one long run(10 - 12k), one interval run (8k)
twice a week - spinning (to become cycling once the weather improves a little)
twice a week - swimming (intervals as I work my distance back up)

I don't want to think about how much time that adds up to, to be honest.

Iri_2 · February 2014

I lift weights 3 times a week for about 40-50 minutes.

krm0789 · February 2014

I'm doing T25 right now, modifying the schedule as need be but definitely doing each of the 6 workouts each week. I usually try to spread them over 5 days, & add in an extra workout (usually pilates, now I'm trying JM Body Revolution) most of those days for a total of ~5 hours/week.

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