How often do you work out?
kaylasgriffin88
Posts: 34 Member
I'm the type of person who goes all in or not at all. I've been consistently working out everyday and today was so hard. How many days a week do you work out? How do you take your breaks/days off? Do you mix it up with different work out? I wonder if I should do a different work out on my "days off" but then is that really considered a day of rest?
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I go to the gym 3/4 times a week, varying my workouts from power circuits, Zumba, bodyblitz, yoga etc. I also hula hoop 1/2 a week. I always make sure I have at least one day of rest. I tend to change/mix my workouts about. I have followed the community on here and there tips have really helped me.0
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Everyday at a moderate level, as opposed to 2-3 times per week hardcore.
I have a sedentary day job and arthritis in my feet, so "a little bit often" is what I need to counter both, else the swing from "feck all" to "circus freak" would do me harm lol0 -
I lift 5 days a week. I was doing a lot of cardio but now more focused on trying to build so I'm eliminating my 4-one hour cardio sessions.0
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I lift 4x/wk. On the off days, I try to get 10,000 steps, which means I end up walking on the treadmill for 45+ minutes. My non-exercise lifestyle is very sedentary (accountant, live in a rural area where walking to stores and restaurants isn't feasible, etc.) so getting up to a minimum activity level on non workout days requires that extra effort.0
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I go to the gym 3-4 mornings a week (lift twice a week and cross train cardio once or twice) and run 5-6 days a week as well (average about 40 miles a week currently) after work/ weekends. I usually have one rest day a week0
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rest/recovery days should be scheduled into your fitness regimen...it's just as important as the work...recovery is when you make your fitness gains.
i workout 5-6 days per week at varying intensities...it's not balls out every single time, that's a recipe for *kitten* yourself up.
Monday - ride AM/lift PM
Tuesday - ride AM
Wednesday - ride AM/lift PM
Thursday - ride AM
Friday - recovery...yoga...go for a walk, etc
Saturday - ride to gym, lift with trainer, ride home
Sunday - open...some days i get in a long ride, other days i just hang with the family and do something fun...sometimes i'm stuck doing yard work, etc.0 -
Thank you guys for your responses! I really need to figure out my workout schedule. I've just been going to the gym and doing a lot of cardio. I hit the ground running and didn't make a plan for myself. I haven't worked out like this in almost 10 years, I've occasionally went to the gym and walked/hiked. So I feel as if I'm starting all over again and I don't know what to do.0
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My suggestion would be incorporate lifting. Weight loss with cardio makes you a smaller version of yourself whereas lifting can help change your body composition. Lifting while losing weight will also eliminate losing muscle mass.0
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I try to run six days a week and do a Nautilus set every other day. There are times life gets in the way and other times my body says "I need a break". No sense getting hurt or going beyond your training level so listen to your body. When I say listen I don't mean talking yourself out of it because staying in bed would be easier. I try to do all my workouts between 4:30 and 6:00 AM during the week so life rarely gets in the way and my wife who is sleeping can't complain that I am too involved with my workouts. It works for me.0
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I ride my bike every morning minimum 30 most days 50 min lift weights 5 days a week0
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5 days a week, 6th day an active outing with the family. Usually a hike or bike ride....or both.0
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I go to the gym 4x a week. Usually I do one a cardiovascular hour with Zumba and then strength training or calisthenics. I noticed that I'm not sweat like a did b4. I almost reached my target goal weight.0
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3-4 times a week. I strength train, use the StairMaster, HIIT on the treadmill, attend a Zumba class and I'm going to try Jacob's Ladder at some point. I like an every-other-day approach to my workouts,0
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every day, in some capacity.0
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Four planned workouts. I am currently on PHUL (power hypertrophy upper lower). And then random running, yoga, or whatever on other days as my mood allows.0
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I also do at least 30 min structured, intense exercise every single day, with few exceptions. I might do as much as 50 min on the weekend if I've been indulgent with my food, but it's rare that I do more than 40 min. I have a home gym and I find that a little every day is easier for me than planning longer sessions 3-4x weekly. Good luck in finding your rhythm!0
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I aim to work out 5xs a week for an hour each time. I mix it up between cardio and strength training. I find what's best for me is to do 3 days on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 1 day off...and repeat. I like to go all in too but I've learned from the past that I burn out and end up quitting. So I slowly built up from 2 to 3 work outs per week to max 5. I also like to do active recovery so on my rest days I might go to a yoga class or try to get some walking in.0
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I do crossfit 5 times a week, on the weekdays. I try to do something active on the weekend (run a 5k, go for a bike ride, attend a yoga class at a studio, etc) just to stay loose.
I also do a short yoga session with a focus on flexibility every morning.0 -
Was going every day for the past 2 months...gym was closed on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year...and missed one day in December and did not go today (didn't sleep a wink...so didn't think it would be smart to go when sooo tired). Boo.0
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Currently I lift 3 days/week using large compound exercises & take Krav Maga classes 3 days/week. I try to do some stretching/rolling, yoga, walks, hikes, runs, etc. as off day activity.0
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I walk 2-3miles / 1 HR daily and lift every other day.0
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Schedule is changing up. As of tomorrow, it's 5 days of lifting, primarily the big three with various accessories, between 1-3 hours a day. 1 day for correctives/core, and one full rest day ( which is normally spent chasing my girls around.0
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5 days of lifting 3 hours a day0
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5-6 days a week, including weekends doing outdoor stuff. Gym, 4 days at most, at 45-90 mins, depending on how I feel the workout is going.0
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Everyday, sometimes twice. Each workout 30 to 60 minutes. My recovery comes in the firm of either reducing intensity or the fact that I don't do the same thing twice in a row due to being a triathlete. So swim day means easy on legs from running or cycling.0
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I lift and run 3-5 times a week and on my days off i try to get in the water and surf. Only if its badweather and cant get outside will i just lay around the house, but even thats not such a bad thing. Your body will thank you for the rest usually. Go with what your body tells you to do.0
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4-6 times a week for roughly 75 minutes/session.0
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Everyday, twice on the days I swim. When it's warm, I'll walk while playing golf once or twice a week as "active rest".0
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5-7 days. Yoga pretty much every day, and pole 4-5 days.0
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At least 6 days/week, usually twice each day. I am currently training for my first marathon while trying to maintain my swim and bike fitness and avoid injuries. A typical week involves 3-4 runs, 2 rides, and 2 swims. I also work in some core, yoga, and/or strength each day. It sounds dorky, but I plan each week in advance on a little calendar. It helps me stay motivated knowing I can cross things off, and it helps me plan a logical workout strategy based on my family/time obligations.0
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