Who works out 5 days a week?

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  • Mon. - 1 hour Boot Camp
    Tues. - 30 min Eliptical 1 hour Abs & Sretching Class
    Wed. - 1 hour Boot Camp
    Thurs. - 30 min StairMaster 1 hour Body Sculpting Class
    Fri. - 1 hour Boot Camp
  • I was involved in an Adult Fitness program at our local hospital in January. I don;t think I will have the funds to do it in Feb. But my trainer had me doing cardio on Tues/Thurs and weight/strength training on M/W/F. I took Saturdays off (due to my job) and then on Sundays..I go out walking or use my home equipment (treadmill & Elliptical)
  • aagnew01
    aagnew01 Posts: 33 Member
    This is my workout routine as 2012:

    Monday- Step Aerobics & toning- after work
    Elliptical or Cardio -30 to 45 min- lunch &/or after work

    Tuesday- Core & More Class-lunch
    Muscle Conditioning Class- after work
    Elliptical or Cardio-30 to 40 min- after work

    Wednesday- Yoga-lunch
    Elliptical or Cardio 30-45 min- after work

    Thursday- Total body Strengthening Class- lunch
    Elliptical or Cardio -30 to 45 min- after work

    Friday- Elliptical 30-45 min after work &/or lunch
    Few strength circuits

    Saturday – Hot Yoga or Rest

    Sunday- Hot Yoga or Rest (If do Hot Yoga Saturday, I do not do on Sunday or vs.)

    I work full time and have a toddler. thats why alot of my workout is done at work! oh....AND I have a fitness room at work!
  • Kany
    Kany Posts: 336
    Gym Session Monday - Thursday for 1.5 to 2 hours
    -Spin Cycle 1 hour,
    -weight lift (alternate muscle groups) for about 30min to an hour

    Sunday is mountain biking from 3-4 hours.
  • I go to the gym six days a week. The only reason I don't go on Saturdays is because the gym opens at eight on Sats and I have to be at work at nine. So mon thru friday i go to the six am classes they have and work out until about seven thirty. Then on Sunday I just go whenever.

    The reason I go every day is because if I don't, I know I will quit. In the past, I would say " Oh I don't feel like going today I will go tomorrow, and then I don't go and eventually I quit. But by going in the morning every day before work, I find it makes me feel amazing and it is more addicting. After a few day of not going, you fall back in to old habits and lose your motivation quicker. (Like if I was only going three times a week).
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    Yes, I go to the gym every morning before work. For months, I did the crossramp/stepper for 60 to 90 minutes Mon-Wed-Friday, then alternated things like treadmill, bike and weights on Tues-Thurs. Just this week, I started C25K, so I'm doing that (plus focusing on strenght training - arms in particular) on M-W-F now, and did the stepper yesterday and will bike tomorrow. Some weeks I go spinning on Saturday morning, and in the nicer weather (I'm in Michigan), I like to bike and run or walk outdoors on the weekends. I usually always rest on Sunday (unless I do some leisurely biking outside)
  • btor
    btor Posts: 144 Member
    I'm starting my workouts at 6:30am this semester because of my later class schedule which has been great.

    Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 30 minutes of HIIT cardio, 45 minutes of Powerflow
    Tuesday/Thursday: 30 minutes of HIIT cardio, 30 minutes of strength training

    Weekends vary depending on what I'm doing, I'll usually do some sort of full body circuit thing at home.

    Haven't seen a ton of results so far, but I figure it has to start helping eventually, right?
  • izzydino
    izzydino Posts: 254 Member
    monday: 9 am water aerobics plus 20 min lap swim

    tuesday: 8 am water aerobics and 9 am body pump

    wednesday: 9 am water aerobics plus 20 min lap swim

    thursday: 9 am water aerobics

    friday: 8 water aerobics and 9 am body pump
  • admanMike
    admanMike Posts: 371 Member
    6-7 days / week: strength and cardio and abs

    day 1...back/bi for 30 min then elliptical 30-40 min
    day 2..shoulders/legsfor 30 min then treadmill intervals 30 min
    day 3..chest/tri for 30 min then elliptical 30-40 min

    day 4-7 Repeat routine of days 1-3 with diff exercises

    WIll throw in a bootcamp class now and then. Also run stairs time to time as well.
  • Gypsyvb
    Gypsyvb Posts: 5 Member
    Keep working it, this balance is different for everyone battling weight, I am not a professional nor a nutritionist so handing out advice other than persistence works is certainly not my business.
    On a personal level, I like you need to see regular results, not huge results just something. I personally have myself set up for
    a 1200 calorie day, however I fluctuate under and over..... ( under probably not so good for me ) The exercise I feel is my bonus
    to get me that 1 pound a week. That is my personal choice and I do not eat back exercise calories.
    That being said, I make sure I eat prior to exercise ( at least 30 minutes before ) and if I am hungry when I am done and rehydrated I eat , something healthy but I eat. Hope that helps. Chin up even that burns calories. LOL have a wonderful day.
  • hpynh2o
    hpynh2o Posts: 194 Member
    Seven days/week
    P90X: 6 days/week. Each day is a different routine. 60-90 minutes.
    Plus everyday I HIIT/run (outdoors or treadmill) for 30-60 minutes.
    Day 7, I don't do resistance, but will run a little longer/harder.
  • All 5 days (sometimes 6) 40 minutes in my heart rate fat burning zone on my recumbent bike. 3-5 of those days pilates full body workout chart that came with my aeropilates reformer.
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  • vichm
    vichm Posts: 174 Member
    I work out normally 6, with a day of rest. I have to say I have been a gym fanatic for awhile just had to stop while carrying twins and now back on track.

    Monday step class and spin studio cycling.
    tuesday spin followed by step class.
    wednesday double spin class
    thursday- REST
    friday weights in gym and aerobics
    saturday Jilian Michaels 30DS dvd
    sunday bike ride (hr-2 hrs long)

    In between i have school walks to attend in morning and pm so this keeps me busy and i feel is plenty. Like the variety of different workouts.
  • 84jeepster
    84jeepster Posts: 198 Member
    I usually workout 6-7 days a week doing P90X. I try to get a short run in on a weekday resustenxevday and a longer run on the weekends. On Day 7 I typically do the P90X stretch routine.
  • alygover
    alygover Posts: 68 Member
    Monday - 1hr of Sqaush
    Tuesday - 1hr Strength Training class
    Wednesday - 1hr Cardiobox class
    Thursday - 1hr Step Class with Strength Training (1/2 and 1/2)
    Friday - Off
    Saturday - 1hr Step Class with Strength Training (1/2 and 1/2)
    Sunday - 1hr Bob Harper DVD (1hr)
  • triciaj66
    triciaj66 Posts: 253 Member
    Monday, Wednesday , Friday - HIIT with my trainer 45-60m , elliptical 30m , abs
    Tuesday ,Thursday , Saturday - elliptical 60m , abs
    Sunday - abs
  • vicmonster
    vicmonster Posts: 297 Member
    I'm following Hal Higdon's novice 10k training program so I'm doing some form of a workout 6 days a week. I travel for my job so it's a bit crazy but I'm in week 4 and still going strong! LMK if you have any advice for my first ever running event.
  • i work out six days a week usually.. five of those days i am now seeing a strength trainer two days a week and a functional trainer three times a week.. aside from that i mix up cardios and take Body Combat classes.. this is all new for me this year .. i been working out two years with various trainers and at a boot camp, and then a gym.. i recently just joined up a new gym that offers me more and has a basketball court i like to play on now and then
  • Scoobiesnax
    Scoobiesnax Posts: 148 Member
    I do weights 3 or 4 days a week, and run 5 days a week, and try to take a full day off to rest and recover once every 7 or 8 days...
  • MEEEE!!!

    This was my split last week:

    Monday - Shoulders/Triceps
    Complete 3-4 sets of each circuit with reps as listed. Rest 1 min between circuits.
    Arnold Press Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Front dumbbell raises Reps- 12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Side Dumbbell Raises Reps-12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Bench Dips Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Dumbbell triceps kick backs Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Incline dumbbell chest Press Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Machine shoulder press Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Triceps Rope Pressdowns Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)

    Wednesday - Glutes/Hamstings Complete 3-4 sets of each circuit or supersets with reps as listed. Rest 1 min between circuits.
    Lunges (weighted) Reps 15 each leg RDL Reps 15, 12, 12, 20 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Leg Press Reps 15, 12, 12, 20 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Reverse Lunge Reps 15 each leg
    Leg Curl Reps 15, 12, 12, 20 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Single leg. Hip Lifts Reps 15 each leg
    Stability ball leg curl/glute raise Reps- 20
    Reverse leg raise Reps- 20

    Friday - Back/Biceps Complete 3-4 sets of each circuit with reps as listed. Rest 1 min between circuits. .
    Internal and external shoulder rotation -Reps 12-15
    Wide Lat pull -Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Push Press -Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Seated Cable Row -Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Inverted Row -Reps 12-15
    Underhand T-bar row -Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Plate Biceps Curls -Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Triangle handle pull downs -Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Hammer curls -Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)

    Saturday - Quads/calves Complete 3-4 sets of the following circuits or super sets. Rest 1 min between circuits.
    Step Ups Reps 12-15
    Leg Extension Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Hack squats Reps -12,10,8,12 (make the weight heavier for the middle 2 sets)
    Narrow body weight squats Reps - 20
    Smith machine squats Reps -12-15
    Body weight lunges Reps ? 15 each leg
    Standing Calf Press Reps 12-15

    Sunday - Plyometics and Cardio Complete 3-4 sets of the following circuits or super sets. Rest 1 min between circuits.
    Box jumps-15 reps Squat jumps- 15 reps
    Lunge jumps- 30 reps
    Mountain climbers- 50 reps
    Burpees (with push up and jump) - 12 reps

    I do change things up from week to week, but this is a good example of the different machines and exercises that I do. I try to increase the weight every week if possible. And 1/2hr of cardio after each lifting session =)
  • I'm doing 5-6 days a week. Lately it's been six, with some days heavier than others.

    Four days at gym, doing cardio and strength training.

    Two days at home doing cardio only: Either my stationary cycle or jogging around town.
  • Monday: chest and triceps
    Tuesday: legs
    Wednesday: abs and 5x5 95lb barbell complex (dead lift, bentover row, clean, push press, atg squat, push press, and ends with a pull up. Best done on a power rack).
    Thursday: back and biceps
    Friday: shoulders
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    I am working out 5 days because I am currently doing the Jamie Eason LiveFit 12 week program. I am in Phase 1 but I start Phase 2 next week!!
  • Mon/Wed/Fri - 25 min interval training on elliptical; 10 min strength training (alternating machines). I do it during my lunch time, it's the only time I can do during the week.

    Saturday - 15 min on treadmill; one hour of zumba

    Sunday - one hour of zumba OR kickboxing
  • wifeoferp
    wifeoferp Posts: 86 Member
    In the past I have alternated Jillian Michaels' "Burn Fat, Boost Metabolism" with her "No More Trouble Zones". That made for cardio every other day and strength on the opposing days.
    Since having my 5th baby though, I hadn't done much (he is almost 18 months), so I just started a C25K program MWF with my 10 year old son, and on T/Th I do Jillian's "No More Trouble Zones."
  • reneelee
    reneelee Posts: 877 Member
    Monday = Weights with Margrett Richards on Body Electric, can be found on PBS.
    Tuesday = 60 minutes Zumba
    Wednesday = 60 minutes Zumba 30 minutes toning
    Thursday = weights with Margett Richards
    Friday = 60 minutes Zumba
    Saturday = 60 minutes Zumba 30 minutes toning
  • Monday: 1 hour Vinyasa Yoga and sometimes 1 hour of Pilates, too.
    Tuesday: 1 hour Zumba and 1 hour Hatha Yoga (or Boot Camp training)
    Wednesday: 1 hour Bodypump, 1 hour Zumba and 30 minutes core class (Absolution) focused on abs, obliques and back
    Thursday: 1 hour Zumba and 1 hour Boot Camp (or sometimes Power Sculpt - strength training with free weights)
    Friday: Vinyasa Yoga and 30 min elliptical + 30 min treadmill
    Saturday: 1 hour 'Ultimate Workout' class (Strength/agility training with high and low intensity exercises), 1 hour Bodypump and 1 hour Zumba
    Sunday: 1 hour Hatha Yoga (DVD) or walk.
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