workout twice in a day???

poonamsonii
poonamsonii Posts: 64 Member
edited November 22 in Success Stories
Guys i m going to workout twice a day...
cardio at 7am to 8m
Weight at 1pm in afternoon...
Confused...pls help...shall i do it or no...there is gap of only 5 hours...has anybody does this...is it extremely fine to do like this....pls reply

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I pretty much do that every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday...I probably wouldn't recommend doing it every day depending on your level of intensity...and you should definitely be working in a rest day or two...
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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    Have you ever done two a day workouts?
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I'd also suggest making sure you're feeding yourself properly for that activity...otherwise, bonk. most over-train issues aren't actually a matter of over-training but rather underfeeding for that level of activity.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    I do that Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs and sometimes Friday. I walk 6 miles in the morning and weight lift in the evening.
  • thereshegoesagain
    thereshegoesagain Posts: 1,056 Member
    I often swim a mile and a half I the morning and another mile in the afternoon.
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  • oletanaomi
    oletanaomi Posts: 13 Member
    3 times a week I Run in the morning and then do resistance in the evening.
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  • oh_happy_day
    oh_happy_day Posts: 1,137 Member
    See how you go. Make sure you're eating enough and take rest days. I train twice a day about three times a week, but I built up to my current level of intensity.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    It's fine, but do remeber to listen to your body and see how you cope. I prefer to fuel workouts, but tbh 1h and 30mins are short enough for it to become personal preference.
  • Machdude
    Machdude Posts: 136 Member
    I do this all the time. 45 to 50 minutes cardio in morning then I lift at lunch. At my age I'm not lifting super heavy weights just trying to keep my muscle mass and tone. I normally work out everyday so I rotate my lifting exercises so I do each every other day.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I wouldn't, just because I don't feel the need for the goals that I have, but there's no harm in it if you're fuelling properly.
  • kamack1215
    kamack1215 Posts: 109 Member
    There is no difference from breaking out your workout into two sessions a day. It is the same as me spending 2 hours at the gym straight and doing my cardio and strength all in one go.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Why would this be a problem as long as you feel okay?
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    kamack1215 wrote: »
    There is no difference from breaking out your workout into two sessions a day. It is the same as me spending 2 hours at the gym straight and doing my cardio and strength all in one go.

    Actually I have read that there is a little slight difference if breaking up 2 hours into 2 one hour workouts.
  • alpha_515
    alpha_515 Posts: 222 Member
    I do that everyday - morning gym, afternoon skipping/pullups, evening football.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    kamack1215 wrote: »
    There is no difference from breaking out your workout into two sessions a day. It is the same as me spending 2 hours at the gym straight and doing my cardio and strength all in one go.

    Noy quite because they have the recovery time inbetween, which makes a difference.
  • Noelv1976
    Noelv1976 Posts: 18,948 Member
    I do it nearly everyday. Just mix up your workouts and try to avoid overworking your muscles. Don't want to be so fatigued at the end of the week. If you're not use to working out a lot, start out light, then work your way up. Also, don't calorie restrict yourself, otherwise all that hard work will not pay off.
  • jaga13
    jaga13 Posts: 1,149 Member
    999tigger wrote: »
    kamack1215 wrote: »
    There is no difference from breaking out your workout into two sessions a day. It is the same as me spending 2 hours at the gym straight and doing my cardio and strength all in one go.

    Noy quite because they have the recovery time inbetween, which makes a difference.

    Please elaborate....which are you saying is more beneficial, 2 hours straight, or a recovery time in between?
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    I ride my bike in the morning a lot and workout at lunch. It's not an issue.
  • skeo
    skeo Posts: 471 Member
    I do this 3 days a week.
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    45minutes of cardio at 5am and then at night around 7pm, I do an hour of weight training.
    M-Sat I work out nights for about an hour, doing 45 minutes of weight training with 10 minutes of cardio.

    Just make sure you listen to your body and feed it enough to keep up with the added activity.
  • MCinBC
    MCinBC Posts: 41 Member
    I even think this is a smart way to do. You can work harder by cutting training in 2 sessions.
    I do gym (1hr) in morning and cardio (run/bike) at end of afternoon 6 days a week and alternate days off so I do exercise 7 days a week.
    No matter what, keep it moving guys, that's so healthy for the body, mind and soul.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    jaga13 wrote: »
    999tigger wrote: »
    kamack1215 wrote: »
    There is no difference from breaking out your workout into two sessions a day. It is the same as me spending 2 hours at the gym straight and doing my cardio and strength all in one go.

    Noy quite because they have the recovery time inbetween, which makes a difference.

    Please elaborate....which are you saying is more beneficial, 2 hours straight, or a recovery time in between?

    personally speaking, I think having recovery time in between is beneficial in that you're basically going to be able to go 100% at both activities...whereas if you're just doing 2 hours straight, you're going to be losing steam along the way...

    really though, it would depend on goals...when I'm endurance training I often spend hours on the bike, which is far more beneficial for training endurance than multiple sessions on the bike.

    matters of fitness are rarely black and white; you have to consider fitness objectives.
  • iammantistobbogan
    iammantistobbogan Posts: 40 Member
    I often do that - especially on weight training days - I'll lift and do cardio later or start my day with cardio and do weight training after work. For me it's mainly about time management and scheduling(I also work full time and am completing a part time degree) but I also feel I get more out of my workouts as they are not so drawn out. x
  • w734q672
    w734q672 Posts: 578 Member
    edited July 2015
    poonamsonii wrote: »
    Guys i m going to workout twice a day...
    cardio at 7am to 8m
    Weight at 1pm in afternoon...
    Confused...pls help...shall i do it or no...there is gap of only 5 hours...has anybody does this...is it extremely fine to do like this....pls reply

    You're pretty much asking if your routine will create negative side effects in regards to over-training. Correct? If that's the case, you have to define the meaning of over-training, which is a hotly debated subject in exercise science. There's really no definitive answer if you really look into over-training; because it boils down to normative, opinion-based answers, that don't necessarily tell you if you are "overdoing it". What I'm trying to say is do whatever the F*** you want. Just be consistent with your routine. Make sure you measure your results. Know your goals. Have the right nutrition. Bamn, you'll be good.
  • texasf1ght
    texasf1ght Posts: 70 Member
    I've been working out twice a day all summer since I'm off. While I did lose weight and gain muscle, I also worsened my plantar's fasciitis. Just make sure you're ready and take any precautions for issues you might have. If you're nice and healthy I say go for it!
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  • jaga13
    jaga13 Posts: 1,149 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    jaga13 wrote: »
    999tigger wrote: »
    kamack1215 wrote: »
    There is no difference from breaking out your workout into two sessions a day. It is the same as me spending 2 hours at the gym straight and doing my cardio and strength all in one go.

    Noy quite because they have the recovery time inbetween, which makes a difference.

    Please elaborate....which are you saying is more beneficial, 2 hours straight, or a recovery time in between?

    personally speaking, I think having recovery time in between is beneficial in that you're basically going to be able to go 100% at both activities...whereas if you're just doing 2 hours straight, you're going to be losing steam along the way...

    really though, it would depend on goals...when I'm endurance training I often spend hours on the bike, which is far more beneficial for training endurance than multiple sessions on the bike.

    matters of fitness are rarely black and white; you have to consider fitness objectives.

    Thank you
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