How much do you work out??

MissDiscipline
MissDiscipline Posts: 121
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Do you work out every day? For how long?
What's a hard workout to you?

I usually do 5 days a week and try to run 30min and do weights 30min

Just interested in how much and what people usually do. In the beginning I felt like I did a lot, but now it's just a norm.

How much is too much in your opinion?
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  • taxidermist15
    taxidermist15 Posts: 677 Member
    i do the same as you, 6 times a week, but if i want an extra day off, then ill do it. sometimes i incorperate cardio and strength, like doing a 50 minute sparticus workout or something, which makes it a bit different, but it all depends on my mood i guess.
  • chriscoates7025
    chriscoates7025 Posts: 131 Member
    I work out at a gym 3 days a week, at 5am on my in to work.
    I am usually there for 1-1.5 hours
    I focus mostly on cardio. Treadmill, Eliptical and Bike.
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    I do about 9-11 hours per week.

    I do classes at lunch three times a week. I take a night class once a week. And I run three times a week.
  • withervein
    withervein Posts: 224 Member
    I do an hour or so 2-3 times a week of focused exercise. This tends to be just right for me working 10 hour days and still having to do household stuff and walk the dog and all the other that sits out there. I don't find that outside of work I spend much time on my butt, so while I may not be in running shoes, I'm still moving, stretching and getting things done.

    I don't think I could be a 5 day a week gym rat. I just don't have that kind of time. On the other hand, when I am working out, everyone understands that there are to be no distractions. It's my Me Time.
  • ldalbello
    ldalbello Posts: 207 Member
    I only do 20 to 30 minutes on my treadmill 5 or 6 times a week. Seems to be working as I have lost 32 pounds so far.
  • LauraHasABabyJack
    LauraHasABabyJack Posts: 629 Member
    Usually 6 days a week, anywhere from 30 minutes- 2 hours, usually somewhere in between. I have done mostly cardio but am now trying to add in some strength training. I want to feel stronger, not just thinner.
  • mse123
    mse123 Posts: 20 Member
    Mon. / Wed. (1) hour of weights, (1) hour of spin class, friday (1) hour of weights, Sat. spin class for (1) hour !
  • curryinahurry
    curryinahurry Posts: 83 Member
    i do 20 -30 mins 4 days a week..it's working for me
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    I do 5-6 days a week. Strength training & cardio each day for 30-60 minutes (depending on how I feel) but if I'm tired I'll take rest days in between if needed.
  • Gee45
    Gee45 Posts: 171
    1 to 1 1/2 hours per day, six days a week. P90x and Insanity. Some jillian and bob thrown in. I usually have to do 2 hours per day to get the scale to move.
  • Eva_21
    Eva_21 Posts: 7
    It really depends on my schedule and workload. On weekends, I do harder workouts than on working days, just because I have time not only to work out at home but also to get to the gym. For example, I did JM "Ripped in 30" this morning, and then went for a gym for an hour long cardio session in the afternoon. That was hard for me, I think I will be sore tomorrow :D But it was awesome anyways :)

    On working days, it's either a JM workout video or gym. Or neither, if I figure out that I have a ton of work to do. I leave at least one rest day a week, though, even if I have time for a workout because next time I work out, I can feel the difference.
  • jessicamckay13
    jessicamckay13 Posts: 297
    3-4 days of lifting (just over an hour each session).

    On the injured list waiting to see ortho surg about my knee, but pre-injury I was running 20ish miles a week on top of lifting.
  • Ral263
    Ral263 Posts: 318 Member
    I usually run for an hour, 1/2 hour on the elliptical, and 40 minutes of weights/abs. I do this M-F, and then on Saturdays its 5 miles and a lift. Sundays are rest days :)
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I life 3 days a week for 30-45 minutes, and do cardio for 30min usually 2 of those 3 days.
  • LuciLawless
    LuciLawless Posts: 16 Member
    I work out a lot every day for 2 hours.
    I do 45 minutes of Jackknives, 30 minutes of running, torso twists, 30 rowing squats, 20 minutes of yoga & then 20 minutes of random cardio.
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    I work out a lot every day for 2 hours.
    I do 45 minutes of Jackknives, 30 minutes of running, torso twists, 30 rowing squats, 20 minutes of yoga & then 20 minutes of random cardio.

    Wow, I thought I was working out a lot. You put me to shame!
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    5x a week split routine in lifting.
    Usually 30-70 minutes a time.
  • embowen
    embowen Posts: 3
    My plan starting on Monday (Im sick right now) is to be doing crossfit 2-3 times a week and on off days from that some low intensity cardio and maxing out body weight exercises (wall sits, pullups, chinups, pushups, abs) to help prevent injury and focus more on slow muscle contraction that you don't get for the fury and pain of crossfit.
  • myers0machine
    myers0machine Posts: 685
    4x a week split routine in weight training
    4x a week cardio either running(my fav)or swimming or shopping with my girl friend aha

    working out is my hobby if i could do it all day i would but even i need to rest unfortunately
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    5 days a week, usually 30-60 minutes, depending on how many exercises and how/if I superset.

    Different body part each time (shoulders, back, legs, arms, chest, abs usually every 2nd or 3rd day.)

    I try to minimize the length of my workouts.

    In the New Year I think I'm gonna do alternate weights and cardio every 2nd day.
  • mcrowe1016
    mcrowe1016 Posts: 647 Member
    I vary my workouts a lot, but I aim for 5-6 days a week and one rest day.

    My workouts include:

    25 min HIIT, 20 min heavy lifting 5 minute cooldown

    Long runs on treadmill (Today was 4 miles)

    Walks (sometimes a little jogging) with the dogs - they need exercise too :smile:

    None of these normally take more than 50 or 60 minutes.
    I think my varied workouts really help me keep motivated.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    3-4 days a week, 30-40 minutes per session. Even mix of strength and cardio (never on the same day.) REally, to maintain fitness levels, you don't really need to do more than that, at least according to most studies I've read.
  • Klein1475
    Klein1475 Posts: 248 Member
    I have a personal trainer game on my PS3 that kicks my butt... Stretching, step aerobics, cardio boxing, stregnth training, weights, running, crunches, planks, cool down and warm ups, etc.... It's set up so your body never get use to it... It is a different set of work outs everytime... I have not hit a plateau yet... love it...

    I forgot to add this...

    **I work out with the game 4 days a week... Usually takes about an hour with "show me how" added so u do the moves correctly...
    **I bowl once a week for about 2 hours....
    **1 rest day on Saturday to let my muscles recover...
    **On Sunday I sweat so much scrubbing this house getting ready for the next week it's not funny...
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    i shoot for everyday. i can do in my house so i do at my leisure lol i try to burn 5000 cals a week :)
    like to do 45 or more mins a day
    running is hard for me but im getting there
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    I work out at the gym 6-7 days a week. 30-40 minutes of cardio and every other day strength training for 15-30 minutes. My day off is the day that I only walk the dogs and skip the gym, but I am still walking them 2-2 1/2 miles at a 3.7-3.9 mph pace. I like working out, though I do feel like I have a slight addiction to it because I feel terribly guilty on my day off.
  • Mompanda4
    Mompanda4 Posts: 869 Member
    I work out 1.5 to 2 hrs 5-6 days a week. Mostly cardio (stair master, elliptical, stationary bike and sometimes the treadmill.) (need to burn off a lot of fat first)

    I will be adding strength training in the new year.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,994 Member
    5-6 days a week. One bodypart a day for weight training and 30-60 minutes of cardio a day. My lifting sessions are about 20-40 minutes depending the the program I choose that month.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Heather2784
    Heather2784 Posts: 124 Member
    I just started working out again recently, and do about an hour of cardio and 30 minutes of strength. I split the cardio up though. Usually about 40 minutes to start and then after my strength I do another twenty minutes or so. I read that doing that will help relieve some of the soreness from the strength. I do this 5 days a week.
  • Zen_Master_B
    Zen_Master_B Posts: 78
    I probably work out like 10-15 hours a week. Just lifting weight 4 times a week and playing basketball for now.
  • honor82
    honor82 Posts: 23
    I workout 6 times a week. Low impact for now until I get to about 140, then I'm going to push for higher intensity workouts.
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