What's your workout routine?
shelld70
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I am curious to see what others are doing in their workouts. It's nice to see what else is out there when my routine is getting stale and I want to mix things up a bit. Here is mine:
Cardio 5-6 days a week-including 3 mile runs every other day, elliptical and treadmill at the gym
Strength Training- 3-4 days a week. Just started a new program with a 4 day a week plan. Day 1-chest and triceps, Day 2- legs and abs, Day 3-shoulders and abs, Day 4-back and biceps.
Rest days-I try to get at least 1 rest day a week. I tend to be crabby on these days. But I know I need them.
Weekends-trying to do something active-swimming, going to the lake, etc.
Also, what is your most challenging exercise? Mine is box jumps! OMG, I don't know what it is, but they kick my *kitten*!
Please, share yours! Thanks!
Cardio 5-6 days a week-including 3 mile runs every other day, elliptical and treadmill at the gym
Strength Training- 3-4 days a week. Just started a new program with a 4 day a week plan. Day 1-chest and triceps, Day 2- legs and abs, Day 3-shoulders and abs, Day 4-back and biceps.
Rest days-I try to get at least 1 rest day a week. I tend to be crabby on these days. But I know I need them.
Weekends-trying to do something active-swimming, going to the lake, etc.
Also, what is your most challenging exercise? Mine is box jumps! OMG, I don't know what it is, but they kick my *kitten*!
Please, share yours! Thanks!
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Tai Chi in the morning.
After work: 30 min. weight training, 45 min. elliptical, 15 min treadmill
Weekends add 30 in pool to cool down0 -
You have a very varied exercise regime - sounds fun
Mine normally involves jogging 2.3miles every day with one rest day, which I walk the same route.
I also like to try and fit in each day a 30min Aerobic workout to a dvd, weights, and stomach crunches of varying sorts.
My most challenging exercise is probably push ups, I don't think I will ever be able to master more than 4 I also find jump rope / skipping exhausting in a very short space of time 0 -
I try to do a 6 mile jog 6 days a week in the mornings and then Zumba Exhilarate 5 days a week in the afternoon....This is just for the summer though, taking a break from my P90X weight training, will go back to that in the fall with my jogging.
My most challenging workout is situps, I just cant stand them.0 -
I use my elliptical machine 4-5 times a week, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred 3-4 times a week, Zumba 1-2 times a week (Class), Wii Zumba or Zumba dvd 1-2 times a week, and everyday I throw in any calisthenics as I can (sit ups, push ups, step ups, jumping jacks, squats, lunges,......) My "day off" is usually the Wii games with the family.0
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i walk (speed)40 mins every morning then p.m i do a workout dvd or the wii ea active if i am feeling super energetic i will do my crosstrainer too!
walking 7 days a week and 5/6 days for the rest!0 -
P90x mainly and weight lifting. For cardio I mix in P90x, Insanity, Turbo Fire, and Rev Abs.0
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I do cardio 6 days a week on my treadmill. Rest day is always Sunday...unless I have hurt myself...lol! Even then I tend to do something easy like walking. I'm on week 4 of C25K...I do that 3 times a week (M-W-F) and the other 3 days I have recently decided I will do week 1. 3 days (M-W-F) I also do abs & arms...running takes care of my legs muscles...lol! Running seems to be the only thing I've tried that holds my interest. Maybe because I don't have to spend any money on it, change it up at will, and really push myself...I don't know what it is, but the feeling I get when I'm done is like nothing I've ever felt with any other workout. 0
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This is the way it's supposed to be. But it often changes up some.
Monday - Weights (chest and back [pulling things straight back] using barbell mostly)
Tuesday - Cardio (running/walking and/or workout video)
Wednesday - Weights (arms, shoulders, and back[pulling things down])
Thursday - Cardio again
Friday - Weights (chest, arms, shoulders and back (I usually use the bar more on Tuesday and Wednesday. Then use the dumbbells on Fridays)
Saturday - Cardio again.
My most challenging exercise is pull ups.0 -
Mon/Wed/Fri - 30 minutes cardio/30+ minutes strength training
Tues/Thurs - 60+ minutes cardio
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sat - 1+ hour of Krav Maga
All 7 days - Walk at lunch for 45-60 minutes
When possible walk after dinner 60-90 minutes (2 to 3 times per week)
Sunday I take off except for the walking.
Starting Next Saturday will begin rucksack training again- 20 pound ruck, tactical vest with 12 fully loaded AR15 magazines and 2 fully loaded pistol mags, 1.5 gallons of water, will be carrying a Blue training gun of an M4 carbine in my hands and a Blue training gun of my pistol on my hip. Goal is to work up to doing 12 miles in
hours with this gear on. 0 -
My current routine is:
- Walk/jog in the AM (about 25-35 mins)
- Then one or more of the following in the evening: walk/jog, 30 Day Shred video, weights, rock climbing, swimming, yoga, tennis, etc.
I like to change it up everyday and not do the same thing.0 -
I am doing bootcamp (60 mins) 3 x a week and C25k with a 30 min walk/run added 3 times a week (for a total of 60 cardio minutes per session). I try to get in an extra couple of walk/runs. I am targeting 270-300 mins of cardio a week plus the bootcamp.
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Monday - Hot yoga
Tuesday - Running on a treadmill 35 mins doing intervals followed by 1 hr strength training
Wednesday - Running on a treadmill 35 mins doing intervals
Thursday - 1 hr strength training
Friday - Hot yoga (if i can squeeze it in there)
I need to add more running in there if I wanna lose the fat in my hips / thighs, but I get bored :-/0 -
MON - Cardio - Treadmill - 0.5 mile speed walk, 1 mile jog, 20 speed intervals of 2min speed walk and 1 min run, 20 min hill walk, 0.5 mile speed walk and 1 mile jog
TUES - Strength training at the gym using resistance weights
WEDS - 90 mins karate training
THURS - Strength training again
FRIDAY - 120 mins karate training
SATURDAY - Cardio
SUNDAY - rest day but try to take a walk around the lake or do something active for at least a couple of hours
Oh I also walk to work and back daily which is a 3 mile round trip.
My most challenging exercising is the strength training, I absolutely HATE doing weights at the gym!!!0 -
Thanks for your responses. Some things I have never heard of and some I am going to try. MFPeeps are awesome!
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Currently I do the 30 day shred every morning 7 days a week, and every other night I do the Couch to 5k. I don't have a lot of extra time with two kids under 3, so I fit it in where I can.... In the fall I do fitness classes at the gym, but since it's nice out, I like to be outside if I can. 0
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StrongLifts5x5 three days a week with the other 3 being a 60 minute walk on the treadmill.0
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Per my trainer's instructions:
When my ankle is NOT sprained:
45 minutes of elliptical
3 sets of 12 push ups
3 sets of 12 lunges
3 sets of 12 squats
50 crunches with bicycle kick
50 crunches
Plank as long as I can hold it
Right now WITH my sprained ankle
45 minutes- 1 hour of Sendentary Recumbant Cycling
3 sets of 12 pull-ups with assistance (as many at 185 as possible but usually 1/2 way through I have to switch to 200)
3 sets of 12 lateral pull-down (weight it at 40)
3 sets of 12 push-ups (knees)
Plank on Knees as long as I can hold it
50 crunches with bicycle kick
50 crunches
ALL OF THIS 5 DAYS PER WEEK, she looked at me and said you are so young if you were 80 you could come 3 times a week, you can come 5 days (she is super Russian making this funnier)0 -
Mine is pretty basic.
Monday's: Stop the Russian invasion attempt. gives me a good 8-12 hours of cardio.
Tuesday: fly to Vietnam to liberate POW's. another great day of cardio, plus resistance work in bending the cell bars. great upper body work!
Wednesday: fighting crime-lords and dishonest cops from taking over my city.
Thursday: i usually get a mani/pedi and a cucumber facial on Thursdays.
Friday: quick 600 minute home workout on the TotalGym, followed by a game of horseshoes with the kids. (Note I bend the steel by hand to make the horseshoes). I try to make it fair for the kids by throwing my horseshoes while they are still attached to the horse.
Saturday: Stopping a gang of horse thieves, followed by a cold beer and a bowl of hot Tiger Chili at my friend C.D. Parkers place.
Sunday: even god rested on sunday, so do I.. after a quick set of 2,000 push-ups.
that's about it really. Oh wait, that's chuck norris's workout.
I do Monday, Wednesday and thursday workouts with a strength and conditioning coach. we do a hard 90 minutes of plyometrics, agility work, then mostly olympic lifts, followed by HIT training. leaves me worn out but feeling like I accomplished something. I supplement that with a more traditional push/pull routine on Saturdays with a friend of mine at a traditional gym in a box.
I have started adding in extra interval training on Tuesdays and Fridays.0 -
This is a sample of my weekly workout. It's getting harder as I ramp up my running mileage for a target race this fall.
Mondays: Xtrain (bike or swim 45 minutes at low-moderate intensity), free weights, plyometrics
Tuesdays: Running -- hill training, 6-9 miles
Wednesdays: Easy 4-5 mile run or Xtrain 45 minutes and free weights, plyometrics
Thursdays: Running -- tempo run 5-9 miles
Fridays: Rest
Saturdays: Long run: 12-16 miles
Sundays: Running -- easy 6-7 miles0 -
You also asked about most challenging exercise. That varies:
* burpees
* speedwork/hill sprints
* 3-minute planks0 -
Sunday: run 2 miles, 1 hour strength training, p90x ab ripper x, extra stretching session
Monday: run up to 60 minutes, if i run less than 60 minutes, I swim the remainder
Tuesday: run 2 miles, 1 hour latin fusion class at Lifetime Fitness (Zumba-esque)
Wednesday: either swim or elliptical 60 minutes
Thursday: run up to 60 minutes, if I run less than 60 minutes, I swim the remainder, 30 minutes strength training, 30 minute core class at Lifetime Fitness
Friday: either swim or elliptical 60 minutes
Saturday: long run (half marathon training)
I just ordered 30DS so I think I'm going to add that in once I get it
PS - mike_littlerock: hysterical!0 -
Sunday- rest day
Monday- 30 minutes Core Fusion, 90 minutes Zumba
Tuesday- 45 minutes Spinning (today was my 1st spin class...we'll see if I make it back lol) 45 minutes Zumba Toning 30 minutes Boot Camp
Wednesdays- rest day
Thursdays- 45 minutes Spinning 45 minutes Zumba Toning 30 minutes Butts & Gutts
Friday 30 minutes Core Fusion 90 minutes Zumba
Saturday- 90 minutes Zumba
Once they figure out when the Iron Grip (lifting) class is going to be I'll swap that out for one of my other classes. The class schedule at the gym changes each month but there were so many complaints after the lifting class didn't make the schedule this month they're going to work it back in.0 -
I trail run every other day, cycle three times a week, and strength train two or three times a week. During the winter or anytime I can't cycle I do cardio dvd's indoors - Plyo-X and Cardio-X from P90X and Tabato Inferno and Cardio Challenge from Supreme 90 day.0
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In the mornings, I work out 20-30 minutes. I started Jillian Michaels 30 DS yesterday, so I do that in the morning. Then, I do mini challenges.
Mon, Wed, Fri - Pushups, Leg lifts, and Planks
Tues and Thurs - Weights, Knee lifts, Air bicycles, and Jump rope for 10 minutes.
In the evenings, I go to the gym for about 2 hours. I work out on the Arc for 20 minutes on the interval level, walk 30 minutes on the treadmill, and take classes, like Kick, Power, Zumba.0 -
Boy do i feel lazy. I do Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds 2 mile walk 5 days a week. I have recently added the weights throughout the entire walk instead of just part of it. As I get in better shape, I will probably be able to do more.0
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My only "regulars" are 20-30 min every day walking the dog and kung fu class on Monday and Wednesday nights. Other than that, pretty much every day I hit Exercise TV and find a workout that looks good, usually a whole-body cardio sculpt type of workout. When I feel like it, I mix in some tai chi, chi gong, or Dan Millman's Peaceful Warrior workout, and every so often I do some yoga with my wife. I'm a big believer in listening to my body. So, like the past few days I really killed and my muscles are sore, so I'll probably go lighter; no weights, mostly cardio and stretching.0
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