Gym twice a day?

LadyTig
LadyTig Posts: 12 Member
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
Is it ok to go to the gym twice a day? I went earlier today for an hour and I want to go back tonight for another half hour. is that bad?

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  • karebear32505
    karebear32505 Posts: 47 Member
    I would say no! if you have the motivation Go for it! It can't hurt you! Just eat a lil more today, to eat some of your activity Calories! :-) Kudos!
  • gatedialer
    gatedialer Posts: 149 Member
    I wouldn't think so as long as you are giving your body enough food and water. I sometimes exercise twice a day (morning and early evening) but always make sure that I have eaten enough food and drank enough water. Now, if I am sore in anyway, I will just work out once that day.
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    I do a workout dvd in the morning...then workout for 2 hours in the afternoon....It seems to be ok.




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  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    No. It's good.
  • cupfanncbms
    cupfanncbms Posts: 101
    I go twice a day. I belong to two separate gyms. I hit curves first thing in the morning (7 AM when they open), and then later in the day, my daughter and I workout together getting in some cardio. I was really successful with Curves once a day the last time I lost a significant amount of weight (three babies ago), but I wanted to be able to do some elliptical and have a sauna, so I also joined the other gym. I am 8 years older this time 'round, and it's much tougher, so hitting the gym 2x a day has been great so far. :) Good luck!!
  • angebean
    angebean Posts: 195 Member
    I used to go to the gym twice a day all of the time. As a matter of fact, I just realized yesterday that when I was really losing weight is when I was going twice a day, so go for it girl!
  • absolament
    absolament Posts: 278 Member
    If you're having fun, go. If you're pushing yourself, take a break. And be sure to eat enough if you do choose to work out. A healthy body starts with proper nutrition.
  • meggiemaye
    meggiemaye Posts: 117
    I wouldn't think so! As long as you're staying hydrated and taking in enough calories, I think it's great that you have that much motivation! :smile:
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    As long as you are doing different exercise I think it is OK.
    And as long as your Life in general is in balance. As long as you are not becoming obsessed or Exercise is replacing relationships or other responsibilitys in your Life. If that makes sense?
  • LadyTig
    LadyTig Posts: 12 Member
    Thanks! Sometimes I just feel like why not go...got nothing else to do! :) Plus i kinda went over my calories a bit today. Want to get under the calorie limit. You guys rock! and thanks!
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    I go twice a day. I belong to two separate gyms. I hit curves first thing in the morning (7 AM when they open), and then later in the day, my daughter and I workout together getting in some cardio. I was really successful with Curves once a day the last time I lost a significant amount of weight (three babies ago), but I wanted to be able to do some elliptical and have a sauna, so I also joined the other gym. I am 8 years older this time 'round, and it's much tougher, so hitting the gym 2x a day has been great so far. :) Good luck!!
    :flowerforyou: I go to Curves almost every morning, and walk in the evenings. Three days a week I go to the Community Center to ride the Recumbent Bike.
  • missygail
    missygail Posts: 30 Member
    Yeah, I wouldn't see anything wrong with going twice a day. I mean it's a total of a hour and half of work out time. Probably a good way to miss the whole gym crowd by going around the popular times.
  • superstarcola
    superstarcola Posts: 36
    I go twice a day two-three times a week, and once every other day.
    If you're weight training, don't over do it, just do it the one time :)
    And like everyone else is saying, make sure you get proper food and water :)
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    I call this "double dipping". I have stupid names for everything.
  • lajuice24
    lajuice24 Posts: 409 Member
    I wish I had the time to.
  • mumbz
    mumbz Posts: 7 Member
    Wow thanks for starting this. I have also been wondering if it's OK to workout twice a day without feeling completely exhausted by it. My worry with working out twice a day is. If I was to break it down into 2 45-min sessions, should be both be intense sessions? Should just one be intense? What do you guys think?
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    I don't think so. I go to the gym 2x's a day sometimes. It makes me feel good!! Just don't overexert yourself and get excercize burnout.
  • LadyTig
    LadyTig Posts: 12 Member
    So i just got back from my 2nd time at the gym today and I feel really good about it! I think I can get used to it. But I know not to over do it. I am making sure I am getting a good work out but not straining myself.
  • natskedat
    natskedat Posts: 570 Member
    When I'm in training I exercise twice a day, and on those days, I eat a ton of food. See my diary!

    I wouldn't do it too often. It puts a lot of stress on your body.

    That much exercise requires enough food to prevent muscle consumption. And, if your cardio sessions last more than 45 minutes, you should be eating something while working out (Gu, HammerGel, Gatorade, etc.) to give your muscles more glycogen to use. Eat enough in between to allow recovery. And don't work the same muscle groups twice. Maybe swim, then elliptical. But not elliptical and treadmill. Strength training and cardio on the same day (no more than three times a week) is ideal.

    Too much info? Working out twice takes some strategizing, but with careful planning, you can work your muscle groups, get an intense workout, and get some great benefits.
  • Rockstar_rabbit
    Rockstar_rabbit Posts: 35
    Just be careful to not go too late. It may mess with your sleep.
  • LadyTig
    LadyTig Posts: 12 Member
    I actually sleep better when I go at night. Weird but I do...and I have problems sleeping usually. Ever since I have been going to the gym I sleep a lot better now!!!
  • jlbay
    jlbay Posts: 473 Member
    I've started adding a second "session" in the evening. It started because I was too tired after my regular work out to get in all of my rehab exercises (recovering from an injury). I was SO tired. I don't think I was eating enough volume to maintain that level of exercise, even though my evening sessions were pretty light. So, I've been experimenting with fueling after my morning workout and before my second. Also, I just took one whole day off to rest as I was actually starting to feel run-down.

    It will take your body a while to adjust, is what I'm saying, basically, but no reason not to if your fitness level permits! I also make sure I don't lift weights on consecutive days and alternate hard and easy workouts/days. Get lots of sleep and drink lots of water.
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,223 Member
    I actually sleep better when I go at night. Weird but I do...and I have problems sleeping usually. Ever since I have been going to the gym I sleep a lot better now!!!

    Ha! I'm the same way, if I at least go for a nice long walk I sleep soooo much better than if I don't do anything. How funny is that?
  • ThumperWabbt
    ThumperWabbt Posts: 82 Member
    I often walk 5 in the morning and hit the gym to swim for an hour in the afternoon. Only side effect is being very, very hungry all day...
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Absolutely fine if you don't have anything else to do.
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