Can I still lose weight if I exercise twice a week?

misshoneyz2dab
misshoneyz2dab Posts: 62 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I registered with a new gym in my town and it won't be opened until December. I'm a student and have joined the gym at University and want to remain a member until the new gym opens. The problem is I will be working 3-4 times a week (I go to university twice a week) and the university is far from where I live. Work will start from 7am-3:30pm or 1:30pm-9.30pm. I won't have time to travel all the way to the university. I've decided to work out twice a week when I'm at university. I've tried exercise videos from Gym Ra and other youtube channels, I find them too tiring and prefer going to the gym.
Will I still lose weight if I exercise twice a week?

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  • Littlerobystar
    Littlerobystar Posts: 14 Member
    Hi! I think that 2 days a week is better than nothing. maybe do weight training and the other 3 days just walk so you do cardio on open air and gym for weights!
  • Littlerobystar
    Littlerobystar Posts: 14 Member
    yes, i did not say this because it was obvious to me :)
  • krisleve7707
    krisleve7707 Posts: 18 Member
    edited October 2018
    weight loss starts in the kitchen so yes you can lose weight only working out a couple of times per week. calories in, calories out
  • Danp
    Danp Posts: 1,561 Member
    As stated above weight loss is about calorie deficit.

    I also lost a good part of the weight while doing exactly 0 dedicated exercise.

    In fact when I did take up cycling specifically for exercise my weight loss rate really didn't change at all as the extra activity, while doing wonders for my fitness, health and wellbeing also made me hungrier so my calorie deficit remained pretty much the same.
  • Kathryn247
    Kathryn247 Posts: 570 Member
    I lost my first 25 pounds with no exercise beyond the usual dog-walking. In fact, when you do start exercising, the scale may go up a couple of pounds for a while because muscles retain water when they're repairing themselves. It's normal, just keep going. :)
  • RealWorldStrengthLLC
    RealWorldStrengthLLC Posts: 552 Member
    edited October 2018
    You can lose weight with exercise twice a week, but your muscle loss will be greater than someone who goes more often. I suggest heavy weights on the days you can go, and moderate cardio + bodyweight exercises outside of that. Best chance you have at keeping muscle mass with limited gym time.

    Of course, CICO applies.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Sure, I do full body strength training twice a week and no-gym-required cardio other days.
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