How often do you work out?

Schraudt814
Schraudt814 Posts: 496 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm gettin seriously frustrated with my lack of spare time due to exercise! I do not by any means want to stop working out....BUT I can't keep up my work-gym-dinnner-bed schedule! I need some life!! :drinker: So I'm curious- how often do you work out?
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  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    At least 5 times per week.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    5-6 days a week, now it's because I enjoy it and it's my lifestyle... but back when I was still losing, it was because 5-6 days a week was how committed I was to losing the weight and 2-3 days did not cut it for me.
  • nightsrainfall
    nightsrainfall Posts: 244 Member
    2-3 times a week. I'm busy and tired most days due to work schedule. And I end up chosing between working out and being social, cleaning, or sleeping, so working out generally loses.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Never. I'm too old to care what I look like naked as long as I look good in clothes.
    Would I be healthier with exercise? Yea probably. :yawn:
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    4xs a week

    Morning = recumbent bike (easy on my joints)

    Afternoon = Weights

    Evening = walking outside or on a treadmill


    Exercising has just become an every day part of my life in one way or another like eating and sleeping. I don't think of it as some thing I have to do extra or some thing I am forced to do. So like eating and sleeping I just make time for it. i.e 30 minutes a day is nothing over 24hrs and if you are super strapped with time and it might take you 30-40 min to sit down and eat then cut it in half and exercise 15-20 min. first or afterwards and then eat. Its a no brainer for me.
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    Everyday with rest days when I need them. I love it so I would much rather spend my time in the gym. :)
  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    I'm I work out... on average... about 0 times a week.
  • Kasm296
    Kasm296 Posts: 33 Member
    I workout 5-6 days a week and love it!!
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    6 days a week
    2x a time 3 days a week
  • Shweedog
    Shweedog Posts: 883 Member
    Once, if at all.
  • crimsoncat
    crimsoncat Posts: 457 Member
    Ideally 7 days if by work out you mean "purposely get up and move my butt more than I desire to avoid gaining weight."

    I do Pilates 3-5 days a week because otherwise I get sore.
  • Crystal0827
    Crystal0827 Posts: 244 Member
    I work 2 jobs SO 2-3 days a week. If I didn't I am sure it would be more, simply because I love it.
  • megleo818
    megleo818 Posts: 595 Member
    I try for every day.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    My workouts last between 30 minutes and an hour, no more. If I'm short on time, I can usually cut it short at finish in 30-45 mins. As busy as I am, I think it's important to take time to exercise at least 3x per week. It's my "me" time.
  • LindaCWy
    LindaCWy Posts: 463 Member
    OP I HEAR YA! Man, its freakin hard to get it all in in one day. I literally don't stop "working" until my bed hits the pillow, maybe thats because I do more than my husband because he can't hack working (abiet a long stressful and strenuous jo) and doing housework. I workout max 6x a week and a minimum of 5x

    Then people ask me when I am having kids, and that is when I throw the nearest heavy object directly at their head.

    That being said, I never forego my workout, unless I am feeling sick. It's the number one thing I do for me and I never put it aside. Put yourself first!
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    I try to get at least 30 minutes in 5-6 days a week. Sometimes it's only 3 days a week, other times it's all 7 days. Just depends on my schedule and energy level. But I can definately tell when I DON'T work out.
  • babyshme
    babyshme Posts: 310 Member
    Every day. Always around 70 minutes a day.
  • theberg
    theberg Posts: 80
    As infrequently as possible.... That said, I will be spending a lot of time at the pool this summer as well as riding my bicycle. But I don't consider that "working out"
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    Everyday with rest days when I need them. I love it so I would much rather spend my time in the gym. :)


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^This is me....
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Run 4 x weekly
    Strength 2 or 3 x weekly
    Rowing 2 or 3 x weekly
    Swimming 1 x weekly
    Play Soccer 1 x weekly (summer season - first game this Friday)

    and I run my own business and have 2 kids playing competitive soccer, it's a matter of time management and priorities (I run/work out @ 5AM and after we;re back home from soccer practices)
  • SylentZee
    SylentZee Posts: 262
    I try to aim for Mon-Fri, if I miss a day then I go on Saturday, since I have the weekends off. Things come up and you can't always stick to it, I'm sure everyone can relate lol.
  • suzikay12
    suzikay12 Posts: 150 Member
    I work out about 5-6 hours per week. This primarily consists of two 20 minute walks(morning and afternoon break at work) and 30 minutes circuit training each day M-F.
  • sbernardy
    sbernardy Posts: 188
    During the the weeks I work out for 45 mins on lunch and an hour after supper! On weekends.. I don't do much but play with the kids and clean :)
  • Tori_356
    Tori_356 Posts: 510 Member
    5-6 days a week sometimes 7. i usually do it in the mornings early before work so my afternoons will be ME time....sometimes if i'm not too tired i do an extra workout in the afternoon but this is usually 1-2 times per week. on saturdays i hit the gym/workout dvds early and try to get a longer workout in. usually rest on sunday. sometimes some light walking on sundays. i really do love working out these days!
  • Skeena4
    Skeena4 Posts: 209 Member
    I completed the 30 day shred, and took NO days off... now I'm doing Insanity which puts a day of rest every week, which I will be grateful for :-)
    I like the structure of a program so that I have a goal... plus I'm stubborn about this now so I'm NOT gonna be a quitter.
  • JodaNord
    JodaNord Posts: 496 Member
    6 days a week doing insanity, as well as 3 days a week biking to and from work (12km round trip)

    When i wasn't doing insanity, i was still working out 6 days a week, with just one day where i maybe do something low key, but still do something.
  • fajitatx
    fajitatx Posts: 36
    At a minimum, twice a week.

    On a good week, 6 times.

    On average, 4 times a week.
  • lins_q
    lins_q Posts: 19 Member
    5-6 times a week depending on what my schedule is like and fitting in rest days too.
    I hate going too long without a proper workout. I always feel better after. I spend most of my day at my desk so exercising gives me energy.
    Can you try to fit exercise in at other times?
    Like once at the weekend then take a week day off?
    Or a morning workout so the evening is free?
  • 75Juniper
    75Juniper Posts: 376
    I aim for 7 days a week, but usually it ends up being 5 - 6.

    I've been getting up earlier to squeeze it in. That way no matter what happens with my evening, I've got it out of the way. Whatever you can manage to do is better than nothing. I used to HATE exercising. But now that I've been doing it for a while, it's a habit and I feel so much better.
  • afigueroa_pr
    afigueroa_pr Posts: 344
    Between 4-5 times a week.
    I use an iPhone app called gympact that keeps me accountable for the # of times I go to the gym. If I miss a day, I have to pay money as punishment.
    Talk about incentive to keep going and not miss a day, huh?!

    Have a nice one!

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