Gym days :how many, how long

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  • mountain01
    mountain01 Posts: 65 Member
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    Everyday, have nothing better to do and I want to get rid of the extra pounds and become better
  • seamus2a2
    seamus2a2 Posts: 5 Member
    edited March 2015
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    I'm post op on an ACL injury that took me to 104Kgs before well enough to get to the gym and start counting cals with myfitnesspall
    so i can't run enough to get a decent cardio/warm up workout. all the jump and pump activities also leave me with a swollen knee and in pain. so i have to take it well easy.

    M,W,F 1 hour eliptical (target 1000cal burn), abs in bench 10 x 4 with Weights, ab plank x 4, shoulders, back, chest, and row pull.
    Tu, Th 20 min eliptical (target 400 cal burn), repeat m,w,f but less reps with more weight.
    saturday or sunday rest with one of those either M,W,F or 15k walk down to the beach and back.
  • katiejanecollins
    katiejanecollins Posts: 236 Member
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    I do the following:

    Monday: 30-40 minutes cardio
    Tuesday: Rest
    Wednesday: 30-40 minutes cardio
    Thursday: Rest
    Friday: 30 minutes cardio
    Saturday: 30-40 minutes cardio & 20 minutes weights
    Sunday: 30-40 minutes cardio & 20 minutes weights
  • sarahxheart
    sarahxheart Posts: 2 Member
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    I don't go to the gym normally, I go to group classes and work out at home.
    Monday: Jillian Michaels Beginner Shred
    Tuesday: Walk Away The Pounds - 3 miles
    Wednesday: Jillian Michaels Shred It With Weights or Zumba group class
    Thursday: Walk Away The Pounds - 2 Miles + Kettlebell or YouTube upper body strength video
    Friday: Rest
    Saturday: Jillian Michaels Beginner Shred + at least 10k "steps" or 3 Mile video
    Sunday: Jillian Michaels Shred It With Weights or a kettlebell group class
  • Fujiberry
    Fujiberry Posts: 400 Member
    edited March 2015
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    3 days a week, all weights, no cardio because I suck at it and hate it. I usually workout for around 1.5 hours, preferably 1.75-2 because I like to take my time.


  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
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    Rough schedule is 3x strength training. 2x "metcon" type of work and 1x a long hike. Other than the hike I'm done with my workouts in 15- 50 mins.
  • Sweet_Heresy
    Sweet_Heresy Posts: 411 Member
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    Man, I feel like a slacker compared to some of you guys. Lol.

    I lift 3 days a week for about an hour, and maybe do some yoga on an off day. I used to run 3 times a week, but all it did was make me hungry and mess up my recovery. So I ditched it.
  • yesimpson
    yesimpson Posts: 1,372 Member
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    4 days a week (although 3 at the minute because I'm trying to let an injury heal)

    Ideally it'd be:

    1 long run a week (9K+)
    1 short faster run (5-6K) or a 20 minute interval session
    2 sessions at the gym (elliptical/rowing machine, upper body weights one day, lower body the other)
    Try to go for a half hour walk on my lunch breaks (when I actually get one!)

    At the minute per week it's:

    1 slow long run (7-8K)
    1 session of hip mobility and glute activation exercises at home
    1 cardio & upper body weight session at the gym.

    Getting bored. Want my leg to be better quick as possible whilst still training for a 10K event on the 22nd so it needs to not fall off before then.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,967 Member
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    Zero days at the gym lol

    I am planning on getting a membership in a couple weeks and I will probably go 3x a week to lift weights. About 30-45 min.bthe other 2 (week days) I will probably just go for a walk in the neighborhood. Not sure if I'll want to go out to the gym for cardio when I can just walk the dog.
  • megsb1991
    megsb1991 Posts: 22 Member
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    I do enough to suit me really:
    3 to 4 times at the gym in the week
    Routine:
    15-30 minutes on cross trainer (get sweaty!)
    15-30 minutes on various weights (feel the burn!)
    10 minutes of yoga/stretching
    I aim to burn between 300-500 calories

    At the weekend, I'll either be out walking or surfing

    This suits me just fine and I try not to push it due to a back injury and due to the fact that I'd get bored doing anymore!!
  • flabassmcgee
    flabassmcgee Posts: 659 Member
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    C25K training 3x a week
    Lifting 3x a week

    6 days total with one off day.
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
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    Monday 50-60 mins strength training - Ice cream Fitness 5X5
    Tuesday 55 mins cardio - Ultimate Frisbee
    Wednesday 50-60 mins strength training - Ice cream Fitness 5X5
    Thursday - Rest Day
    Friday 50-60 mins strength training - Ice cream Fitness 5X5
    Saturday/Sunday - Cardio - Hiking, running, biking, etc. 2-3 hours each day
  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
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    I work out at/from home. Running outside, ideally 3x a week, but in the winter often twice a week. Weight lifting (currently Strong Curves) and some cardio/circuit training to a video "game."

    So usually 6x a week total, for between 30-60 minutes, sometimes a little more.
  • lisalsd1
    lisalsd1 Posts: 1,520 Member
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    5 days lifting + cardio (usually 45ish mins lifting + 35 mins cardio) & 1 low intensity cardio for about 45 mins
  • mkdm291
    mkdm291 Posts: 139 Member
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    Realistically 4 days a week. I have to use a babysitter so otherwise the time and money will do me in :wink:
    I think as lot of these answers will depend on your actual goals. Does someone want to "bulk up", lose weight, tone, etc.
    I am 1/2 marathon training, but also looking to lose weight. My typical schedule is:
    Monday: Fast/sprint 5K run with some free weights work
    Tuesday: Off
    Wednesday:30 day shred
    Thursday: Run - 4 miles with some free weights work
    Friday: Off
    Saturday: 7 mile run (trying to extend as race day nears)
    Sunday: elliptical/weights (if I get there...)
  • rachylouise87
    rachylouise87 Posts: 367 Member
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    5 days focus T25 - 25 mins a go HIIT
    - 1-2 days of high intensity zumba probably an hour each
    - sunday rest day... more like sat at my desk at work
  • oceangirl37
    oceangirl37 Posts: 37 Member
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    Right now I do 4 days a week for an hour. Monday, and Thursday is circuit training, Tuesday is pump and Saturday is kickboxing. Once summer hits, I'm only doing pump and the rest of the time is going to be spent outside on my bike. I like staying active but I'd much rather that activity be outside in the sun than in a gym.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
    edited March 2015
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    3-4 days/week, 40-45 minutes/session (Wendler 5/3/1)
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
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    erickirb wrote: »
    3-4 days/week, 40-45 minutes/session (Wendler 5/3/1)

    I do Wendler's too. Do you do the 3 day split? I've been thinking about changing from 4 to 3 but haven't looked at the template yet.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    I workout 5-6x per week, 30-45min each (at home). 4 days lifting, maybe 1-2 cardio sessions, plus yoga class 1x per week

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