How many days do you hit the gym?

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  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    OP - your subject makes it seem like you are interested in what we do, but your post is more about whether or not going to the gym every day will have a negative impact on you long term.

    Which is it?

    If the former, I try to go 3x week... but realistically go 2x.
    If the latter, it's hard to say without know more about your situation. If you're getting enough sleep and proper nutrition, you're probably fine.
  • Carl_Carlson
    Carl_Carlson Posts: 85 Member
    Two days
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    edited November 2017
    6 I guess. Lately I've been hiking one day instead of going to the gym. Not all days are heavy workouts though. I went last night and bailed half way through my plan and just ended up with a half hour of cardio. My hips and legs and back were too tired from an intense Wednesday so I cut back. I just play it by ear.
  • hisamazinggirl
    hisamazinggirl Posts: 38 Member
    I go twice a day every day . I guess I'm addicted lol. It just makes me feel better going to the gym .
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    Usually 4 days
  • DISCIPLINEEQUALSFREEDOM
    DISCIPLINEEQUALSFREEDOM Posts: 1,384 Member
    7
  • toddandwendy3
    toddandwendy3 Posts: 32 Member
    3 Strong lifts 5x5
  • Zeuggma
    Zeuggma Posts: 157 Member
    I lift 4 days, and go to cardio-based HIIT classes for 2 days at the gym. Sometimes I play soccer and hike too. I always have one dedicated rest day where all I do is walk.
  • himenaya
    himenaya Posts: 42 Member
    7 days a week. Why? Because I work a full time job and have two toddlers at home. Gym is ME time. :)
  • marysabetournay
    marysabetournay Posts: 69 Member
    edited November 2017
    3 days a week (20mins of running) 35 mins of weights and yoga once a week
  • Jen2133
    Jen2133 Posts: 95 Member
    It varies for me depending on time of year and goals.

    Minimum 3, maximum 6, but I may do other non-gym activities (running, walking, skiing, biking) on the off days, or as a double workout. The intensity of lifting or intervals definitely varies :)
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    at least 4. sometimes 6, on average 5. depends on if i need that extra day off somewhere
  • gradchica27
    gradchica27 Posts: 777 Member
    5-6 days. I’d probably go 7, but I’m trying to find balance in my family’s schedule. Taking the kids to the gym 6 days a week is just too much (I only have one day they’re not with me and I can go alone), and being late home too often on the rare days hubs gets home at a reasonable hour/taking away the two Saturdays a month he’s home is not conducive to domestic bliss.

    I’m trying to move things around and be flexible to keep all of us (relatively) happy and not force everyone else to bow to my gym obsession. Alas I am not yet desirous of getting up at 4:30 to get a short workout in bf hubs leaves.
  • Alamobabe
    Alamobabe Posts: 6 Member
    I've definitely been that person, if I missed a day of working out at the gym I would beat myself up, feel guilty. The past 2 years I moved to a small city in Florida and I live in the country surrounded by dirt trails. I have 3 dogs, I dont belong to a gym anymore, I run with my dogs most days, if I miss a day here or there I dont care.
    I have a workout room at home with everything I need. I workout when I want ( not everyday) Dumbells, bench, spin bike, ball, treadmill. I dont obsess about it anymore. I am mentally happier, I feel better I actually lost about 10 pounds over the past year without stressing about it. Im at a happy weight
  • marygraci999
    marygraci999 Posts: 1,917 Member
    Everyday. Plus I do waterfit 6 days a week..
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    I do something everyday.

    Cardio daily (aerobic dvd's, brisk walking, walking/running intervals).

    Strength-training 4 days a week upper/lower body splits. (Weights, bodyweight, resistance bands, TRX strap, Pilates).

    I enjoy working out and the results it has given me. I do take a complete rest day once in a while, but that's not needed often since my workouts are mostly moderate (I'm maintaining).
  • Troutsy
    Troutsy Posts: 275 Member
    I lift 3x a week and cardio usually 2x a week
  • Mycophilia
    Mycophilia Posts: 1,225 Member
    Strength training Monday-Saturday and brain gains on Sunday-
  • bellaesprita000
    bellaesprita000 Posts: 384 Member
    4x a week
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    6 days. I take Mondays off. Holidays don't get a pass either. I'll be in the gym Thanksgiving morning and Christmas morning.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
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    0. Im lazy i guess. I hate gyms XD I walk often and lift at work iv just never found the desire to lift / walk literally 10-12 hours a day and then run off to a gym like itl make much difference at that point.

    Side note -story time

    On a dating app recently some guy called me a lieing fat whale when i said im into fitness but dont go to a gym. At this point mind you i already learned the guy has a desk job and goes to the gym for 45 minutes twice a week.
    He then went on to blow up at me and rage at me calling me a stupid moron for calling my work (walking 20-30k steps -12ish miles a day while lifting huge bulky heavy furniture up and down stairs for 10-12 hour shifts) isnt exercise and im stupid for thinkign it is and unless i go to the gym im a weak idiot who cant be into fitness LOL.

    again...10-12 hours a day lifting heavy on my feet...<...45 minutes twice a week after sitting on *kitten* all day....

    Was pretty funny lol

    Glad you can laugh at this. It would piss me off (but then I'm not dating).

    :smiley:

    yeah and people wonder why im single ;D I attract winners

    You need to meet someone at the gym :)

    Ill go with you ;)

    Can we start with Sunday swim lessons? That way I get to see you in a swim suit STOP BEING CREEPY TW!

    So, I do "something" 6 days a week. Saturday is 5K park run, Sunday is 45 mins swim lessons, Mon/Wed is 5K indoor bike and weights, Tues/Thurs is 5K run. Friday has become my day off but I'm thinking of doing weights as well. Swim lessons end in 2 weeks so I'll change my program then to add X-country skiing.
  • MikeinNOLA
    MikeinNOLA Posts: 91 Member
    CrossFit 6 days a week, run 3 days, rest on Sunday.
  • ckozl81
    ckozl81 Posts: 59 Member
    I hit the gym usually 4x a week but most days I do 2-3 workouts/classes about 6-7 hours/week, Water Aerobics, HIIT, Zumba and Spin just to name a few. I'm trying to pin down a new routine right now that gets me lifting and starting to run. I have a goal to run a 5k in May.
  • ksandy1224
    ksandy1224 Posts: 35 Member
    5 days on, 2 days recovery for me. I have an hour of Step class on Saturday morning, an hour of Les Mills BodyCombat on Sunday afternoon, 1/2 an hour of Les Mills BodyPump at lunch on Monday and Wednesday and 45 minutes of Step class on Tuesday afternoon. Thursday and Friday are my recovery days, although I still take a mile walk in the morning as well as the afternoon on those recovery days.
  • stingrayinfl
    stingrayinfl Posts: 284 Member
    I workout 7 days a week
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    6 days a week. I find it easy to go before work. Sundays, I work it into my schedule.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    edited November 2017
    I workout 4-5 days/wk.

    I have a fully equipped weight lifting setup in my garage and my rower/spin bike are in the house.

    I go to the gym that I belong to only 1x every week or 2 to use the StairMaster, trradmill and/or steamroom/sauna.

    The only reason I belong to a gym is because it's free; paid for by my Medicare Plus coverage
  • Lipsmahoney
    Lipsmahoney Posts: 512 Member
    6 days weights and cardio/ 1 day just cardio
  • BeccaLoves2lift
    BeccaLoves2lift Posts: 375 Member
    Well my gym is in my house so technically I'm there everyday. I do resistance training 4x a week. Cardio 2x a week. 1 rest day, but I walk everyday just to stay active.
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