How often do you go to the gym

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  • italiankid96
    italiankid96 Posts: 11
    Anywhere from 4-6 days a week (rarely 6) then again im 16 lol
  • saragato
    saragato Posts: 1,154
    Minimum 3 days. 30-45 minutes of weights and strength exercises and 30 minutes of cardio after, sometimes an hour if I'm not dead on my feet and sweating waterfalls.
  • sdoldsMD2013
    sdoldsMD2013 Posts: 128
    6 days per week, 60-90 minutes per session :-) I'm on a mission
  • smileymel27
    smileymel27 Posts: 171 Member
    I go 4 times a week:

    2x Zumba class
    2x Cardio + weights.

    However, being someone who has struggled with the gym, I think your first aim should be to go the 3x a week recommended by your trainer, just to get you into the habit of going (it usually takes 6 weeks to form a habit). Once you've managed the 3x a week, try adding 1-2 days and sticking with that.

    I think it is important for you to find something that works for you. I cannot go to the gym every day, I actually find it demotivating, and it doesn't fit into my schedule. So I compromised: less days per week at the gym, slower rate of weight loss. But it's something I can stick to, and THAT is what is important.
  • Kitzey
    Kitzey Posts: 214 Member
    I go to the gym at least 3 days a week and I work out a minimum of 6 days a week :)

    3 days a week mix cardio/weights
    3 days a week cardio

    :)
  • PaveGurl
    PaveGurl Posts: 244 Member
    hi guys

    I haven't been to the gym in like years. The trainer has set me a program but I wanted to know how many times I should go to see results.


    The trainer said mimium 3 times, he's set me to do weights first then cardio

    Ne help grateful

    Thanks in adVance

    Define "results."

    I go 3x/ week for 30 minutes of HIIT cardio + weights (hi/low) plus two yoga classes and a Pilates session.

    I started seeing "results" in the form of increased endurance and higher weight reps within 2 weeks. I started seeing "results" in how my body looked after 6 weeks.
  • kah68
    kah68 Posts: 1,515 Member
    I go everyday. Workout twice a week with trainer for 60 minutes, and either swim or bike on the other days. :smile:
  • BrodeurNJ30
    BrodeurNJ30 Posts: 8
    I don't. I try to just do stuff outside at least 5-6 days a week. I generally go for a run, if not I will go inline skating, or biking once I fix my tire.

    I have a gym in my condo and since my knee's are starting to act up from all my running I may switch it up to running every other day and swimming the other days. Just to keep the high impact exercising to a minimum. May as well use the pool if I have it. That's what the condo fee's are for.

    There is also a small gym in there that I use during the winter, but generally the step machine or treadmill. I'm a big cardio person, I'm not big on weights. Plus I don't know how to properly use the weights! :)
  • mcrowe1016
    mcrowe1016 Posts: 647 Member
    Day 1 – Gym – 25 minutes heavy lifting
    20 minutes HIIT
    10 minutes warm up/cool down
    425 Calorie burn, give or take
    Day 2 – Rest
    Day 3 - 2-4 mile walk
    250 Calorie burn, give or take
    Repeat three day cycle
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Twice a week. I can't even make myself work out more often than that. You people are amazing.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    How often do you go to the gym

    Never. Too poor to afford gym membership.

    I do workout anywhere from 3-5 times a week at home though
  • jessicagraves1212
    jessicagraves1212 Posts: 24 Member
    2xd a day 7x days a week. lift and cardio in the am and cardio at night for 5 days and 2 days of all cardio
  • superstarcassie
    superstarcassie Posts: 296 Member
    Depends- when the weather is great, I go 3x a week to lift and do cardio outdoors. When its winter, I go 5x a week!
  • Katie3784
    Katie3784 Posts: 543
    I workout at home, and I lift 4 days a week and do cardio 5-6 days. I also do pilates every single morning. If you are going to the gym, I would aim for four days a week. On the other days, you could choose light exercises like walking that don't require a trip to the gym.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
    Hi, there !

    I first lost weight 3 years ago just walking around the neighborhood & using a treadmill ....

    When I finally joined a gym a year ago, the staff encouraged me to come in 3-4 times a week ...... now I like it so much that I'm there 6 days a week doing cardio, weights & yoga ......

    Best of luck to you !
  • DonttrythatwithME
    DonttrythatwithME Posts: 214 Member
    Monday Chest and Back Heavy, Football in the evening
    Tuesday Arms Heavy, Spin Class in the evening
    Wednesday Abs Quads, Hamstrings and Calves, Sparticus in the evening
    Thursday Chest and Back, Football Evening
    Friday Arms and Shoulders, Sparticus
    Saturday Football or very heavy sets Squats, Deadlift, clean and jerk, that kind of stuff
    Sunday Rest/ food shopping which is usually harder than a gym session :S
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    I never go to the gym.
    I workout at home 3-4x per week (calisthenics and strength training)...
    And I run 3-4x per week (5kms).....
  • jeaniper
    jeaniper Posts: 2 Member
    9-10 times a week

    40 mins of Spinning 2 times/week
    60 mins of Boxing/MMA 4 times/week
    50 mins of Circuit training 3 times/week
    Walking my dog everyday

    Previously a trainer told me 3 times per week will help u maintain but 4+ will help you loose weight but I am still struggling so I don't know.
  • jabcrosshook
    jabcrosshook Posts: 11
    4x a week (it's a mma gym though)

    Mon - Muay Thai
    Tues - Boxing
    Thurs - Boxing
    Fri - Muay Thai

    Weekends I try to do outdoor stuff. (beach volleyball, body surfing, stand up paddle boarding, tennis, etc.)
  • NYactor1
    NYactor1 Posts: 9,642 Member
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  • NiSan12
    NiSan12 Posts: 374 Member
    I go to the gym 3x a week.

    Day 1
    1 Hour of Cardio and 30 minutes on treadmill

    Day 2
    2 Hours of Cardio

    Day 3
    1 Hour of Zumba

    I work out at home in the morning also.
  • 2legit_2quit
    2legit_2quit Posts: 40 Member
    I go every day for an hour and kill it like a boss, I need to start going for longer though if I want to see results.
  • Ahluvly
    Ahluvly Posts: 389 Member
    I try to go 4 nights a week when I can!!!! When I don't, I can usually feel it the following week! However, this week, I'm only going twice as I've too much going on with going to a gig and going on holiday at the weekend! There's things to be bought lol
  • johnpangan
    johnpangan Posts: 47 Member
    6x a week during off when I'm bulking. During my contest prep, everyday for 3 months. It might a little too much for others but I just love being in the gym.
  • meredith2780
    meredith2780 Posts: 51
    Hello. I don't go to the gym at all. I have found some amazing workouts that I do in the comfort of my own home. Yes it took some self discipline and dedication to do that, to keep myself motivated but the workouts are what did it. Once I started seeing results, and it really took one week, I wanted to push to do more. I have done TurboFire, Chalean Extreme and Insanity. All AWESOME workouts. I try to stick with the schedule that comes with the programs and workout between 5-6 days a week. If you'd like to find out more just let me know or you can check out my site www.beachbodycoach.com/meredithD. In terms of the 3 days a week, I would say that is a good start, especially if you are new to working out. Then after a bit of time you can build up.
  • SMJ1987
    SMJ1987 Posts: 368
    Gym usually 5 days a week and then 2 or 3 outdoor runs as well. Now that it is getting warmer out I am scaling back at the gym and going outside more.
  • kevin3344
    kevin3344 Posts: 702 Member
    Never been to a gym in my life. I've only ran on a treadmill once in my life when I stayed at a hotel while on vacation.

    I've only run outdoors and have a set of free weights upstairs. I've run 5ks, 8ks, 10ks, 2 half-marathons, 1 full-marathon and numerous other races like the Warrior Dash. Just started doing Jillian Michael's DVDs for core work.

    I'm 5'11" and was 165 lbs and ran track in h.s. -- I'm 167 lbs or so now. 99% of it has been my diet. Eat right and plenty of water......oh and run, run, run.....
  • Needtolose3
    Needtolose3 Posts: 21 Member
    Thank you all for the replies

    I've decided to try 4 days gyming, that's a hour long n 1 day rest/recovery.

    I would like to lose 20 odd pounds so hope this helps

    I do 20 mins on. Bike, 10 mins on cross trainer n 20 on treadmill does this seem ok, n every two days I'll do weight as I have alot of jelly to tone ;)
  • wftiger
    wftiger Posts: 1,283 Member
    6 days a week. At least 40 minutes elliptical and then some strength. Additional strength 4 days a week at home using kettlebell.
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    4-5 times per week. Aerobics daily (when I get to go) and rotate Upper body/lower body weights... at least 2 upper and 2 lower each week. Works well for me at this point.

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