How many times a week to work out?

Mon AM Swim PM Run club
Tue AM static bike + yoga class PM Circuits class
Wed AM Swim PM Run club
Thu AM Bike PM Body pump
Fri AM Swim PM MTB or off road run
Sat Park run
Sun Long bike PM coached swim

1hr weights followed by 1hr boxing 3 days a week then 2-3 days of light cardio 30-60min and one day of nothing, maybe some yoga at home one day

Strength training 3x per week followed by a 20 minute run, then two days a week where I run at higher speeds and for longer. Sunday and Wednesday to rest

3 days/wk doing weights at the gym. Then the other 4 days of the week, I do 1hr/day on my treadmill at home. But it all depends on how much your body is willing to do, and what your goal is.

scvreenen wrote: »

Well done to those who train on a regular basis! I however, started attending the gym a month ago after a 3 month layoff..I have them quite often! Just a quick question to those folk who manage to train more than 3 times a week, how did you manage to train more often,
and how long did it take you to commit to training so frequently?

I'm a stay at home Mum with one in school FT and the other in pre-school PT, my strength training days coincide with when the little one is in school. The 3 daytime classes I take are also on the same days. During the holidays I couldn't be sure that I would be able to hit the gym 3x a week and commit to my program so I took a break from heavy lifting and did volume work as and when I could. Depending on their mood, I just took the boys along to the classes (I think it's important that they actually Mummy trying to be healthy). The evening classes I go to after my partner gets in, PT I try to work around pre-school days or I'll have at 6am before everyone gets up. Same with running, I'll get up at 5am to run.

As to how long it took me to get to this point, well I started going to the gym in Jan 16, just 2x week for an hour (which killed me), then everything else just sort of developed over the next 20 months. I'd say I've been at the point I'm at now around 3-4 months ago.

7 to 10 times a week in BJJ/MMA and some random strength and conditioning stuff thrown about 3-4x in addition, but I am more flexible with the schedule for that.

I have two kids (which I am fully engaged in caregiving), a full time professional job, and a mortgage. If you want it you can do it. I am not caught up on the latest hot new show and I don't obsess over fantasy football because I choose to devote that time to fitness. There are some HIIT apps that are free or a nominal price that you can download and get a good sweat going. In 15 minutes. You don't have to drive to a traditional gym every time.

6 days per week. One of or some combination of P90X, body beast, insanity, t25

I have very similar goals, and have a busy full schedule this month, including travel. I see my trainer 2 times per week, and workout -6-7 times per week. When I had a long day and don't have the time, I have a circuit routine I follow & go hard, only takes 15-20 mins and makes me feel so much better! (sleep better too).

Purposeful exercise (exercise solely for getting exercise) about 2-3 days/hours per week right now, but it varies by season. In summer, not at all.

But I do exercise level activity nearly every day. A truly sedentary day is a rare treat.

I do something active just about everyday. Nothing too intense though.

- Cardio: daily (walking or walking/running intervals).

- Strength training: 3 - 4 times per week (weight, bodyweight, TRX).

- I also take a pole fitness class, do Youtube workouts and use fitness dvd's as well along with activities.

scvreenen wrote: »

Well done to those who train on a regular basis! I however, started attending the gym a month ago after a 3 month layoff..I have them quite often! Just a quick question to those folk who manage to train more than 3 times a week, how did you manage to train more often,
and how long did it take you to commit to training so frequently?

I started at 3/week and moved up after about 2 months. I do powerlifting mainly and you can make great progress on something like Starting Strength or Strong Lift. Both of them are 3/week programs. This gives a great foundation and motivation for more.

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I exercise strenuously probably six days a week.
When I was younger I generally exercised every other day. I think I made better progress with more rest.
In fact, I am rather suspicious that we all tend to work out too much.
But, then again, I walked a LOT more when I was young than I do now that I am tethered to a desk.

scvreenen wrote: »

Well done to those who train on a regular basis! I however, started attending the gym a month ago after a 3 month layoff..I have them quite often! Just a quick question to those folk who manage to train more than 3 times a week, how did you manage to train more often,
and how long did it take you to commit to training so frequently?

I started going to one class/week, then two. I really liked that second class (bodypump) so I wanted to add more of it to my week. The only reasonable way I could do this was to go before work on Fridays (0540) and early Saturday (0700). I did this for about a month and felt I wanted to add more structured cardio to my life (I work so much better in a class than on my own, and running is murder on my knees) so I decided to add indoor cycling. Again, finding time was tough...until I looked at the mornings, again. So I ride at 0530 before work two days/week. This lets me have my after work time for myself. When it's nice out, this often includes a walk in my neighborhood, but if it's frigid and drizzling, I don't have to worry about it because I already got my workout in. I've been on this 5x/week schedule since about November of last year and still enjoying it because I enjoy the activities I'm getting up to do. If I hated these classes or if I was just going to get on an elliptical every morning, there's no way it would work for me.

I work out 5 days a week since my company has an awesome fitness center. I do 35- 45 minutes on the stationary bike since I can watch Netflix on the screen and the time flies by. Then I do kettle bell and free weight exercises for another 30 minutes or so. If I am below my calorie burn goal of 650/day I will row until I hit it.