Would YOU exercise on your birthday?

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  • 970Mikaela1
    970Mikaela1 Posts: 2,013 Member
    Prs on a birthday are even better.
  • iofred
    iofred Posts: 488 Member
    Why would you not?? You eat and sleep as well. A gym is not just for Christmas B)
  • sweetpea03b
    sweetpea03b Posts: 1,123 Member
    Personally... I'm not a morning person, so I couldn't find a reason to go to the gym that early on ANY DAY... but yes, even if it was my birthday I would work out. Especially if I had a special dinner planned so I could make sure I wouldn't feel guilty about indulging a little :) Happy Early Birthday!
  • RealMarkD
    RealMarkD Posts: 92 Member
    I always take a personal day on my birthday (when it falls on a weekday), and that lets me sleep in AND get a run in relatively early. So I'm just agreeing with everyone that's already said to do whatever makes you happy that day.
  • jhall260
    jhall260 Posts: 111 Member
    Yes, I love running so I go out and run on my birthday! Last year I was fortunate enough to have a race on my birthday.

    People always say but it's only once a year for special occasions, which is true, but there are lots of special occasions; your birthday, my birthday, valentines day, fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc...

    What I do is I may have an extra treat, or a drink or two if it's a weekend, and not fuss about it.
  • jessicapk
    jessicapk Posts: 574 Member
    I would love to go on a hike for my birthday this year! You said the key words in your original post... you said you enjoy exercising. I do believe in doing what you want on your birthday (and I'm 32 years old) and, if you want to exercise, go for it!
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Yes. I love to exercise, so I'm not going to hold back on something I enjoy because it's my birthday.
  • krzysztof1986
    krzysztof1986 Posts: 123 Member
    If it is my training day I dont care if its my birthday or not:P
  • kelsully
    kelsully Posts: 1,008 Member
    The favorite part of my birthday is a kick *kitten* run. I have a June birthday and the weather is usually nice so I go for a hard run so I can feel bad *kitten* and powerful all day long.
  • Amanda4change
    Amanda4change Posts: 620 Member
    I didn't last year on my birthday (I had meningitis and couldn't do anything but lay in bed on my birthday). This year I will (just like I did on thanksgiving, Christmas and new year) because I like to and its "my day" so I get to do what makes me happy.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Depends on what day my b-day falls on - if it's a rest day, then probably not, but yes, I usually workout on my birthday - leaves room for extra celebrating! B) Plus if it's a run day, my Nike app gives me an "extra frosting" birthday badge when I'm done. It's the little things... :smiley:
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,948 Member
    Fayeworth wrote: »
    So a week on Thursday is my birthday and I usually get up at 5.15am for an hour spin class at 6.30am which I really enjoy. However some people have said I should give it a rest as it's my birthday, especially as I go to the gym/pool 6/7 days a week. Is it alright for me to go as usual or does it make me "sad" for going?
    Eh, the significance is it being another year added on from your birth, but from a physiological standpoint, the body view's it as another day to survive. So yes, I still would work out. In fact on my birthday in January, I went and jumped on the highest box jump in our gym to make sure I could still do it.

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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    i took a rest day on my birthday just because thats how my training plan worked out. i had a half marathon three days after though.
  • superfox12082
    superfox12082 Posts: 512 Member
    Why not? I did, because I knew I wouldn't want to the day after. ;)
  • laura3977
    laura3977 Posts: 191 Member
    AmyRhubarb wrote: »
    Depends on what day my b-day falls on - if it's a rest day, then probably not, but yes, I usually workout on my birthday - leaves room for extra celebrating! B) Plus if it's a run day, my Nike app gives me an "extra frosting" birthday badge when I'm done. It's the little things... :smiley:

    THAT would be major motivation for me to run on my birthday!!! :smile:
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Contrary03 wrote: »
    Funny you should ask,.. my birthday is today and yes, i plan to:)



    Happy birthday.




    My birthday is in a couple of weeks. I'll be at the gym, barring injury or some other important reason for me to not be there.
  • EmilyJackCO
    EmilyJackCO Posts: 621 Member
    My birthday falls on Friday next week. It's my rest day, though. However, I will be working out Saturday & Sunday. Maybe not Saturday morning, but I'm going. On Friday, I have a two hour deep tissue massage scheduled instead.
  • thesupremeforce
    thesupremeforce Posts: 1,206 Member
    My birthday is on a Wednesday this year, so I'll be at the gym.
  • LoupGarouTFTs
    LoupGarouTFTs Posts: 916 Member
    Would I go to the gym? Probably not, since I don't enjoy going to gyms. Would I go to a class I enjoyed or do my usual exercise with my dogs/goats (as in walking them or cleaning their yard and cutting brush for them)? Yes, of course. As other people have said, exercise isn't evil and it gives me the excuse to have guilt-free birthday treats.
  • slideaway1
    slideaway1 Posts: 1,006 Member
    I have exercised on other peoples birthdays. We once gave my nan the bumps on her 99th which broke me out in a sweat.
  • kimbalion23
    kimbalion23 Posts: 491 Member
    My daughter's birthday is next Saturday. Her marathon training plan has her running 13 miles. She just asked me if she could do 18 instead, since it will be her 18th birthday.

    Do what you want on your birthday.
  • sdado1013
    sdado1013 Posts: 209 Member
    If you enjoy it then why not?
  • CrabNebula
    CrabNebula Posts: 1,119 Member
    Since I will be at work anyway on my birthday, yeah, I will probably go the gym here and work out during lunch like I usually do. Can't really think of a better gift to give myself than the gift of health.
  • Rogstar
    Rogstar Posts: 216 Member
    edited March 2015
    Normally, sure I'd probably work out on my birthday. I mean, why not if I can. Probably would have to be in the morning though, as the will to work out would wane by the evening.

    Hmm...I think this year I won't be able to. My birthday is the second day of a Marvel Movie Marathon at our local theater and I plan on spending the entire day gorging on popcorn and waiting for Avengers Age of Ultron to premiere that night. I'll be there the night before for three movies, and my whole birthday from 4am to 10pm. I'm going to gain 6 glorious sodium bloat pounds and have an incredibly sore backside.

    Best part? I get a medal for finishing all the movies!! So it's just like running!
  • cb2bslim
    cb2bslim Posts: 153 Member
    absolutely
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    Fayeworth wrote: »
    So a week on Thursday is my birthday and I usually get up at 5.15am for an hour spin class at 6.30am which I really enjoy. However some people have said I should give it a rest as it's my birthday, especially as I go to the gym/pool 6/7 days a week. Is it alright for me to go as usual or does it make me "sad" for going?

    I was so proud to post that at 55 years of age i spent the morning of my birthday pouring myself into a tough 90 minute work out....yay for me! It was my birthday gift to myself!

  • kandeye
    kandeye Posts: 216 Member
    My birthday is tomorrow. I shall do my 5x5 workout ( I look forward to my weightlifting time) and then drive to my mom's house and go out for the day. I probably will do some cardio to counter balance the excess calories I probably will consume :smiley: . People who view exercise as a dreaded punishment will view working out as sad, but it's not punishment to workout! Enjoy the day doing as you wish :)
  • FitWarrior7
    FitWarrior7 Posts: 332 Member
    Why would you neglect to do something that makes you feel better about yourself, especially on the day that you should feel good about yourself? Do it!
  • Leana088
    Leana088 Posts: 581 Member
    I would still exercise. But that's just because I LOVE walking and riding my bicycle. So its not so much exercise for me anymore. I litterally do it for fun.
  • Fayeworth
    Fayeworth Posts: 60 Member
    Thanks a lot for all the comments and happy birthday those who have them today or in the next week :-)

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