how many days do you workout?

Abrowe313
Abrowe313 Posts: 189 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
i started out working out 2 to 3 days a week and looking at my journal this morning ive been to the gym for the last 6 days. i know your supposed to have a rest day but i hate how my calorie intake looks on my off days . i think im getting a little obsessed with the gym. i want this weight off of me and i know its not gonna come off if im on the couch, but is working out everyday doing more harm than good?

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  • TKHappy
    TKHappy Posts: 659 Member
    6... for me, but to each their own. :) Sundays are my rest days!
  • kpittman0612
    kpittman0612 Posts: 84
    I work out for 6 days a week and rest on Saturdays. On my rest days I do something very light such as take a walk just to burn a few calories.
  • kateroot
    kateroot Posts: 435
    6 days a week. 5 days strength training, 4 days cardio.
  • Abrowe313
    Abrowe313 Posts: 189 Member
    also... when i really push myself in the gym and burn alot of cals why do people say you should eat those calories back? isnt that defeating the purpose?
  • JodieElijah
    JodieElijah Posts: 136 Member
    I aim for 6 days a week... but generally i do work out every day. Depends how my body feels as to whether i take a day off or not.
  • nmlt13
    nmlt13 Posts: 9
    6-7, but my 7th day is usually less intense than the other six days of cardio/strength training.
  • jsenecal12
    jsenecal12 Posts: 42
    When I started in January, I kept it to 3-4 days a week. Now that I'm more in shape, though, I go for about an hour of activity every single day, just because I've begun to really enjoy it and look forward to it. If you're not tired or too sore, you're eating enough of the right foods, and if you feel like your body is up to it, I say more power to you! If your body is telling you you need a rest day then take it easy! Just listen to your body.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I try to workout everyday, even if it's just a short workout. Our bodies are designed to move everyday. While you might need to rest specific muscles if you overwork them, our bodies don't really need a day of doing nothing at all.
  • GoldspursX3
    GoldspursX3 Posts: 516 Member
    I do cardio Monday-Saturday. I lift weight Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Works for me.
  • iam_thatdude
    iam_thatdude Posts: 1,266 Member
    6 days a week. 3 days hard cardio and 3 days weights/lighter cardio.

    WHen I am feeling stuck I will knock out either a two a day workout or hit the gym on Sundays.
  • IcassI
    IcassI Posts: 248 Member
    Six days a week due to this program I am doing. I will probably continue with six days a week in maintenance as well.
  • pullipgirl
    pullipgirl Posts: 767 Member
    3-6 days a week depends on how much I am eating for the week
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    I try to aim for at least 30mins per day, minimum. I sometimes give myself one rest day - usually on a Tuesday because the beginning of the week I am exhausted! That being said, I am still always walking on my 'off' days.
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
    6 days a week.

    I usually do cardio 4x a week for about 45 min and then I do weights for 60 min M-Sat.
  • StartingAnewDay
    StartingAnewDay Posts: 319 Member
    I strive for 4 days a week of structured, in the gym type workouts. I need something realistic that can carry me forever. The other 2 days, sometimes I do structured exercise, sometimes I try and do things that aren't structured but are at least a little active.

    This allows me to keep a flexible state of mind and not be obsessive or disappear into a pit of dispair if something happens in my life where I can't exercise everyday. Bieng obsessive led to injuries, stalled weight, weight gain and confusion in me. Ultimately do what works for you.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    becoming obsessed doesn't help. Overtraining will NOT make you lose weight any faster. take a rest day -- may be on your rest day go for a nice walk or something. your body needs the recovery time and in fact that helps with losing weight more than overtraining does.
  • hokirayo
    hokirayo Posts: 36
    if you're feeling less than productive on your off days, maybe try alternating the activity, the intensity and the time spent working out every other day. for instance:
    day 1 cardio/30-45 min
    day 2 strength
    day 3 cardio/30-45 min

    ...and so on...
  • tracyface399
    tracyface399 Posts: 83 Member
    When I first started I did every other day. Now I do 5 days a week taking off Monday and Thursday. It's working so far and I don't feel worn out. I think that when I get in better shape I'll want to only have 1 day off a week.
  • sevencallmemom
    sevencallmemom Posts: 505 Member
    5-6...sometimes more, but then I start seeing a decline in how well I do them.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I was doing 5 days/week with the weekend being true rest days but now I've incorporated walks on the weekend. Mostly because we've been adopted by a dog. It works out well though because he's helping us with our goals.
  • JJShotz
    JJShotz Posts: 43 Member
    Everyday, though some days are lighter. Most of my cardio is simply walking or light bike riding which I enjoy. Plus that usually gives me 600 - 800 additional calories to enjoy for the day. I have been lifting now 3 times a week as well. Bottom-line I've made it a habit to exercise everyday. I can enjoy the food I want, see great results and not feel like I am on a diet. My body has thanked me for it as I've obviously lost weight, have more energy, and my body is WAY less sore in my everyday life and after a workout.
  • jaxbeck
    jaxbeck Posts: 537 Member
    I try to at least 5 days out of the week
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I log some exercise most days as I have my daily activity set to sedentary, which most of the time I am not. However I only put on running kit and do formal exercise (mostly running) between 2 and 5 times a week, depending on what else I am doing. During term times I do 5 days a week, in the holidays I usually only manage 2 or 3 as I don't have childcare. I prefer doing more, but it's good to have a rest some weeks too. I am very fit in general. My resting HR is 44 BPM.
  • liog
    liog Posts: 347 Member
    I was working out every day, taking a rest day only when I felt I really needed it, but I've decided to make Saturdays my rest day so that I'm better able to do a long run on Sundays.
  • thegeordielass
    thegeordielass Posts: 208 Member
    As a general 4 or 5 times a week. I'm jobless atm so I use the time while everyone else is out at work to take over the living room and use the wii for zumba/other dance games - they don't appreciate being kicked out (don't like people watching while I'm flailing about) when they're trying to relax at weekends. Some weeks 1 of those dance sessions will be replaced by a day out hiking and I know I'm going out hiking next weekend so it may be 6 days exercise. That said, if my body is aching badly or I just feel exhausted I know it's time for a day off no matter when in the week it is, that way I'll be even better when I resume and can give it my all instead of being half-hearted.
  • Natx83
    Natx83 Posts: 1,298 Member
    Wow you guys are keen. I just do mon/wed/fri. I do heavy weights(respective to my strength) each of those days and will do a walk for at least half hour on rest days to recover. Trying maintain as much muscle as possible whilst slimming down.
  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    I cycle 6 days a week, then have day where I take a long walk or something instead.
    Mind you, I tend to cycle for no less than 90 minutes when I do go cycling, usually 120 minutes at least and it is damn hard work with hills and a less than stellar bike.
    I too hate to see how low my allowance for the day is without this exercise, but I have my activity level set to sedentary. I do tend to sit at my laptop quite a lot, but I also do housework and walk around town and carry heavy shopping somedays. I just stuck with sedentary to be safe.

    I am trying to get myself to change my routine and do some dance classes or rollerskating or swimming as well as cycling, as although cycling is keeping my weight controlled very well, it only really works out the lower body and gets very tiring when done every day.
  • Catjag
    Catjag Posts: 107
    5-6. I also teach at my gym. Since I am already there I stick around to bust out a workout.
  • annabelsmommy
    annabelsmommy Posts: 24 Member
    I work out 4-5 times a week and on days when I don't do a regular workout I try to do something active like take a walk or clean the house top to bottom just to make sure I'm doing something to be up and moving and burning cals. I just started only a few month ago but I'm really seeing the results in how my clothes fit. If you're just started out as well, I wouldn't recommend over doing it at the gym, let your body work it's way up to a more intensive workout.

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