Am I Exercising Enough?

jlaurena · July 2012

Am I exercising enough?
Am I challenging myself enough?
Am I mixing it up enough?

Here is my current Exercise Routine:

Monday (2 Hours)
Spin - 60 mins @ 5:30
BodyPump - 60 mins @ 6:30

Tuesday (3 Hours)
Yoga - 60 mins @ 11:30
Body Pump - 60 mins @ 5:30
Cardio - 60 mins @ 6:30

Wednesday (2 Hours)
Weights - 60 mins @ 5:30
Spin - 60 mins @ 6:30

Thursday (2 Hours)
BodyPump - 60 mins @ 5:30
Power Yoga - 60 mins @ 6:30

Friday, Saturday, Sunday (+/- Hours)
Whatever I can get in! @ anytime!

Sharyn913 · July 2012

Looks like a great routine!

MiniCooperDeb · July 2012

Sorry, I just think you're bragging.

HelenDootson · July 2012

I would say so

chivalryder · July 2012

I would say that's more than enough!!! Pick at least one day a week for just taking it easy. Your body needs rest as much as it needs activity.

sthrnchick · July 2012

No...no you are not!

shady1987dre · July 2012

No. You should do more a lot more.

hjfischer · July 2012

That is a whole lot of exercise. More than my body could handle and I run 40+ miles a week.

nikinyx6 · July 2012

Sorry, I just think you're bragging.

kinda agree, you know you're doing enough when it's 2-3 hrs a day.....

militarydreams · July 2012

If you have to ask then probably not. Concentrate on what your body is telling you rather than a forum full of people with different genetics.

Capt_Apollo · July 2012

Am I exercising enough?
Am I challenging myself enough?
Am I mixing it up enough?

only you can answer these questions. are you really spent at the end of the work outs? or do you feel like you have a little more to give?

Bobby_Clerici · July 2012

Sorry, I just think you're bragging.

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
I disagree....

1holegrouper · July 2012

Are you sleeping enough? With all that cardio you will definately need it!

IronSmasher · July 2012

You should seriously consider swapping some volume for intensity.

Bobby_Clerici · July 2012

Am I exercising enough?
Am I challenging myself enough?
Am I mixing it up enough?

Yes, yes, yes......it's GREAT!
Take one day as a rest day; rest is paramount!

Rambo313 · July 2012

Only you can decide that.

ggcat · July 2012

Is this a serious question? I would say too much! 60 minutes a day is sufficient.
Sounds like your life is at the gym- Sounds like soooo much fun :sad:

melaniecheeks · July 2012

2-3 hours a day with no rest days?

I think it's too much.

Why are you asking?

steveinct · July 2012

You forgot to add "fishing" on Wednesday at 03:53 PM!

I am kidding.. Great job!

adswillis27 · July 2012

I think this is a question you need to ask yourself. Are you content with your routine. Are you achieving what you want to achieve (goals)? I truly believe (for me) that if I push myself for 1 hour 5-6 days a week and have balanced nutrition then I am doing enough.

Another question is. Will this routine eventually burn you out? Will you be able to maintain this lifestyle (give this much time to that much exercise)? Probably not. If you find a balance that you can call a lifestyle you are more likely to stick to it.

ShaunaLouiseGetsFit · July 2012

Sorry, I just think you're bragging.

i couldn't agree more.

jcomley1 · July 2012

Sorry, I just think you're bragging.

kinda agree, you know you're doing enough when it's 2-3 hrs a day.....

yeah 2-3 hours seems a lot........ dont know why the OP felt she needed to ask if it was enough in the first place :ohwell:
Also nobody can really answer this question for you . None of us are in your body. We cant feel your exhaustion, see your weekly progress or how your muscles feel. You know what needs work.
Unless I was your personal trainer and met with you on a weekly basis- I honestly have no idea how to answer this.

Yes2HealthyAriel · July 2012

seriously???? you ask if that is enough? WTF? if anything it is too much. I feel like you are bragging and trying to rub it in people's faces

jlaurena · July 2012

Thank you all for your opinions and comments! I know people my age who run a lot more and bike a lot more, so honestly I wasn't sure if classes are enough.

I'm not trying to brag at all. I'm concerned i'm not getting enough variety, as I am not losing weight, i'm eating clean and watch my carbs. I'm actually very frustrated!

missashley884 · July 2012

uhhhhh...... :noway:

jlaurena · July 2012

You should seriously consider swapping some volume for intensity.

thank you for the educational response that i was looking for!!

Misslisat · July 2012

All I have to say is that I'd hate to see how much you have to eat to keep up with all that!

Rambo313 · July 2012

How much are you eating a day?

skinnyinnotime · July 2012

Well it depends on what you're trying to achieve, if your training for something specific it sounds great. If it's to lose weight and improve your body I'd say it's waaaaay too much!

crafty30 · July 2012

Your exercise routine puts mine to shame big time!! I think ive done well if I've done 45 minutes in a day!! Best go and dust that treadmill off...

Bobby_Clerici · July 2012

Thank you all for your opinions and comments! I know people my age who run a lot more and bike a lot more, so honestly I wasn't sure if classes are enough.

I'm not trying to brag at all. I'm concerned i'm not getting enough variety, as I am not losing weight, i'm eating clean and watch my carbs. I'm actually very frustrated!

You are not eating back your exercise calories.
That can stifle progress.
MFP suggests a daily net calorie intake to result in 1 lb of weight loss per week.
1 pound equals 3500 calories.
3500 divided by 7 days equals 500 calories per day. Our MFP daily number already has that 500 calories subtracted.
When we exercise, that green number goes up, because MFP expects us to eat back your exercise calories to keep your net daily calorie intake steady; that's how MFP works. Read this to learn more.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23912-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again
And This:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficits
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/173853-an-objective-look-at-eating-exercise-calories
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/153704-myth-or-fact-simple-math-3500-calories-one-pound-eat
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/TrainerRobin/view/myth-or-fact-calories-in-versus-calories-out-3500-calories-one-pound-and-should-i-eat-my-exercise-calories-62012
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/230930-starvation-mode-how-it-works
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/231636-the-eating-when-you-re-not-hungry-dilemma
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/175241-a-personal-view-on-exercise-cals-and-underfeeding
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/302589-eat-more-to-lose-more-explained

Just follow the MFP recommendations for healthy, steady and lasting results.
You could reduce quicker, but what would be the quality of that weight loss?
It could lead to increased muscle loss, and that stifles metabolism.
No, eat right, exercise - both cardio and resistance, lose weight in such a way that maintains health and preserves lean body mass which burns more calories at rest.
Good luck to you.:flowerforyou:
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