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How many days a week do you exercise?

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  • Sadie98072
    Sadie98072 Posts: 212 Member
    I usually only do 5 days (mon-fri) but on a perfect week I fit 7 x 50-60min sessions in those 5 days. There is usually some walking around on the weekends with my family too.
  • PecanTanDiva
    PecanTanDiva Posts: 162
    7

    3 days of lifting
    3 days of running followed by sprint intervals
    1 day cycling (I consider this a recovery workout)

    That's when I do what I'm supposed to do. I usually miss a workout or two. I try to average 90 minutes a day including warmup, cooldown and stretching.


    7 days for me too

    2 days of lifting
    3 days of running
    1 days of zumba
    1 day walking 5 miles (recovery / very low impact)
  • pnesabrina
    pnesabrina Posts: 13 Member
    5 days
    2 strengh training + ellyptical
    1 light running + swimming
    1 interval running
    1 long(er) distance running

    A lot of work, but almos 35 pounds lost and almost no excess skin to show for it!
  • Altiv
    Altiv Posts: 174 Member
    I exercise 5 times a week, for 45 - 60 minutes in relatively high intensity ;)
  • C_Bran
    C_Bran Posts: 254
    I'm stupid. I over work. I work out 6 days a week and lift 6 days a week. I lift first then do some type of cardio.
  • mocha76
    mocha76 Posts: 184 Member
    I do heavy lifting, 3x a week for about 35 mins. and Zumba 1-2 days a week for an hour.
  • DameWicca
    DameWicca Posts: 3
    I aim for five days but may only get in four. Right now, I try and do boot camp three times a week (one hour class). Then cardio/weights (30 min each) two times a week.
  • kirianna55
    kirianna55 Posts: 459 Member
    I usually do 30-45 minutes of cardio 5-6 times a week. I also do 90 minutes of Strength training twice a week.
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    I have NOT had a day off since Christmas day of "2009". My day off is a slow walk for how far I feel like going. Usually 2 miles!
  • PJS323
    PJS323 Posts: 115
    I workout six days a week, anywhere from 1.5-2.5 hours a day. The most intense is when I workout with my trainer, or do a high cardio day. One day a week I bike anywhere from 15-25 miles, or walk 4.5 miles through hills, and then free weights. I haven't burned out yet, but if I ever need an extra day off, I take it.
  • rickettsm
    rickettsm Posts: 9
    I make sure to give myself a rest day. So, I only work out 6 days a week. On Sunday (my rest day) I usually walk 2-3 miles with the dogs, but don't do any strenuous cardio. I heard it's best to give your body time to heal.

    My workouts usually include running for 5-6 miles or spinning and kick boxing if it's nasty out or I'm really busy. I also like to lift small free weights (5lbs) for about 5-7min. and abdominal workout (5-7 min) every day so I can keep the rest of my body toned.
  • Rodneymc4
    Rodneymc4 Posts: 62
    Six days a week for for a minimum of 90 minutes of vigorous exercise ( >60 to 85% of HRR-Heart Rate Reserve).

    If I'm not in my zone (130 to 158bpm) I'm not exercising.
  • borys12
    borys12 Posts: 98
    Cardio 3 times / week at least an hour. Any cardio I do is intervals and heart rate more than 150 ( usually can easy exercise at 160 and over for longer time ) . Other days weights at home. Additionally I do a few sets of push-ups ( min 30-40 reps ) everyday, any stairs at work I run. For me it's perfect conditioning, every few weeks I can see improvements ( especially endurance ).
  • secostley
    secostley Posts: 409 Member
    I work out 5-6 times per week. I work in 6-week cycles and than change routines. Week looks like this:

    Mondays: 15 minutes cardio; weight training (chest/biceps) for 45 minutes.

    Tuesdays: 45 minutes of cardio (15 minutes treadmill, 15 minutes lifecycle, 15 minutes jumping rope). Also my weekly cheat day foodwise.

    Wednesdays: 15 minutes cardio; weight training (legs/triceps) for 45 minutes

    Thursdays: Off-day or 45 minutes of cardio (Arc Trainer)

    Friday: 15 minutes cardio; weight training (back/shoulders) for 45 minutes

    Saturday: 60 minutes of cardio (45 minutes treadmill, 15 minutes lifecycle) and 15 minutes of sit-ups


    God Bless!


    Shawn
  • saadler
    saadler Posts: 116
    I don't actually exercise-exercise (as in I don't workout). But I live in DC so I walk at least 30 minutes a day just getting to and from places. During the weekends, when I'm not obligated to be as active, I usually try to walk somewhere. Today and yesterday I walked to shops a mile each way. I like getting my exercise in without having to spend extra time doing it/getting too tired and sweaty.
  • VictorinoDennis
    VictorinoDennis Posts: 100
    I do 6 days a week. Cardio+ chest and back/ cardio + triceps biceps and shoulder/ cardio + legs and abs all heavy lifting and then I alternate and rotate weird I know but I am trying to get bigger. i lose weight very slowly but my arms are 19 1/2 and chest was 54 last measurement. On top of that I have Phisical Therapy which is actually circit training 3 times a week
  • leftymac
    leftymac Posts: 169 Member
    7 days a week for me as well:

    Sunday: Speed run
    Monday: Spinning
    Tuesday: Speed run + kickboxing
    Wednesday: Pilates or Yoga (I consider this my "rest/recovery" day)
    Thursday: Long slow run
    Friday: Spinning
    Saturday: Spinning

    If I'm sore or stiff from running, spinning/pilates/yoga makes it feel better.
  • captainfez
    captainfez Posts: 18 Member
    I do three (and ideally four) days a week at the gym doing a mixture of cardio and bodyweight weights stuff. I'm really trying to push the cardio at present as I need to work on my endurance.

    On top of that, I do a bunch of taiko (either classes or private practice for an upcoming competition) a couple of times a week. Never less than an hour at a time, and sometimes up to three hours' worth - I'd say that's an extra 5 hours a week, maybe?
  • Nottm1984
    Nottm1984 Posts: 55 Member
    I'm doing 30Day Shred workout 5 days a week, then I go cycling on a Sunday for about 4 hours (I have Saturday off to recover)
  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    every other day i lift weights. i do it for about 45 minutes or so. thats it.
  • erinhale
    erinhale Posts: 137 Member
    T fully change your body image it take 4-6 day olan exercising 45-60 minutes alternating between cardio and strenght training.
  • gailygail99
    gailygail99 Posts: 582 Member
    7 :bigsmile:

    walking every day on the treadmill or outside for about 20-30mins and lifting for upper body every other day
  • jerendeb
    jerendeb Posts: 55 Member
    7X45 minutes, running, hiking or walking depending on how I feel.
  • LeanaJo
    LeanaJo Posts: 85
    6 days a week.

    As follows:

    Sunday- REST
    Monday- 60 min. Pilates (maybe 10 min. light weights; depending how I feel)
    Tuesday- 25 min. Yoga & 4 mile Jogging/Walking
    Wednesday- 10 min. light weights & Aerobics/light weight combo DVD
    Thursday- 25 min. Yoga & 4 mile Jogging/Walking
    Friday- 10 min. light weights & Aerobics/light weight combo DVD
    Saturday- 6 mile Jogging/Walking & 15 min. Pilates

    All my workouts are between 60-90 minutes.
  • marianne_s
    marianne_s Posts: 983 Member
    6 days a week - 60 - 90 minutes


    I've created my own Chalean Extreme / Turbo Jam hybrid schedule...
  • dublindoors
    dublindoors Posts: 13
    I exercise 5 days a week for an hour of bootcamp. I also walk my dog several times a week when the weather is good for her. She is a tripod.
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