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Do you exercise everyday?

ajd241
ajd241 Posts: 76
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Just wondering if anyone trains 7 days a week or whether you take a day or two off for your muscles to relax?
Depending on the intensity of training I try to take a couple of days off. Just wondered :)

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  • DenverKos
    DenverKos Posts: 182
    I try to do something every day - not because I'm looking to "exercise", but I'm an active person. I like riding bikes, or hiking, walking the dog, whatever. As for letting muscles relax, I only lift twice a week, maybe three days, on non-consecutive days to let my muscles heal. But as far as moving around, every day :)
  • BigMike915
    BigMike915 Posts: 112 Member
    I do weights three day a week, 3 day split.
    I do abs on off days.
    I do not do a whole lot of cardio now, besides my job (labor intensive), and hunting on the weekends.
  • SavCal71
    SavCal71 Posts: 350 Member
    No, I take at least one day off to rest. There have been a few times when I've gone 12-13 days in a row, but there were usually extenuating circumstances. My goal is 6 days a week, but sometimes I'm satisfied with 5.
  • SavCal71
    SavCal71 Posts: 350 Member
    On my "off" days, I often will take the dog for a walk or something. I stay active, but don't "exercise".
  • daterminedfatburnerX
    daterminedfatburnerX Posts: 346 Member
    i do 6 days straight then on sunday im free and my workouts are very intense sometimes leaves your muscles hurting but i still workout the next day i see the pain as a sign of hard work
  • ShifuYaku
    ShifuYaku Posts: 504 Member
    Usually I exercise 2-4 times a week, but recently I have been sick, so I haven't been going to the YMCA. :D Yay! Perhaps I'll go tomorrow... *crosses fingers* Hopefully!
  • JoDeeD
    JoDeeD Posts: 391
    I exercise mostly cardio at least 4 times a week. My off days are spent cleaning house, doing yard work, doing grocery shopping, none of which is official exercise, but it burns calories just the same. I also say my work is sedentary, but I am usually standing to do my job. I also have to walk quite a bit on busy days. Then there are the stairs when we go to the bathroom and go to break and lunch. I think I walk about a mile throughout the day in my sedentary job.
  • olympicathlete
    olympicathlete Posts: 15
    I exercise every day unless something hurts (not just muscle tightness, but real pain) and then I take time off until it doesn't bother me anymore.
  • tecallahan
    tecallahan Posts: 732 Member
    I exercise 6 days a week, but alternate cardio with strength training and sprinkle in Pilates or Yoga. Listen to your body, bet rest, stay hydrated, and if nothing hurts... keep on exercising.
  • MHunte
    MHunte Posts: 149
    I run or walk everyday but i lift every other day.....
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    5 days a week for me 30-45min...when weather is nicer (summertime) i can walk easily daily 1-2hrs
  • beezerphd
    beezerphd Posts: 136 Member
    Only been started for 5 days, but done 5 days straight at the gym (2 hours each visit) and then 90 minutes of competitive football/soccer today aswell.
  • iuew
    iuew Posts: 625 Member
    i do 7, mostly because i have OCD and everything becomes routine, lol.

    however, my workouts are fairly low impact; exercise bike, treadmill, walking, weights, pushups, and situps.

    occasionally i take a day off if there is absolutely no time or if i'm nursing an injury.
  • jansly
    jansly Posts: 1
    When your exercise is new puppy you exercise every day at least 2 times, with one leisurely walk in addition. It is much, much easier with a canine companion but you need to add his needs as well--like stopping and sniffing at all the wondrous smells.
  • get0fit0freak
    get0fit0freak Posts: 18 Member
    I walk 5 days a week I walk 5 to 8 miles but
    I also work as a nurse so Im walking additional miles at work. With my back i cant do alot of heavy excersise.
  • dictations
    dictations Posts: 199
    I work out every single day, I'd only take a day off if I was EXTREMELY sick or something.
  • trianaw
    trianaw Posts: 177
    At least one day off. But try to practice yoga on the rest day and maybe one more. Stretching helps develop the muscles.
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Running M-W-F-Sa

    Strength T-Th

    Other activities those days as well.

    Sunday rest day, just walking

    Pam
  • Jesung
    Jesung Posts: 236 Member
    No, I enjoy getting stronger so I never work out two consecutive days
  • mjsamee
    mjsamee Posts: 215 Member
    I try to, but deff 3-4 days for sure weekly!!
  • lifeismoto
    lifeismoto Posts: 245
    I lift every other and run 6-7 times a week (or some form of cross training)
  • PrincessLou71186
    PrincessLou71186 Posts: 741 Member
    I do cardio five days a week,

    Waiting for my gym induction before I start weights.
  • markytproctor
    markytproctor Posts: 5
    5 days a week (sometimes 6) in the gym. Routinely do 3 days of weights (strength training), 1 day for mix martial arts and a day for cardio which 2 games competitive soccer (90 minutes each games). :) Saturday and Sunday is usually a lazy day for me... Gotta love my cheat Sundays... Junk food all day :laugh: hehe
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    i do 2 hours of cardio a week, some strength training like crunches and planks, and a bit of walking.
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