Leederz 49 Posted April 11, 2012 Currently I'm working out about 3-4 times a week, about an hour each session. Just wondering how often everyone else is? If I feel tired/sore should I just get up and go anyway or is 3-4 days enough to keep the pounds off? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted April 11, 2012 I work out every day. Most days I do half an hour of cardio on the bike, but every day I do my weights. Low weight, high reps. I keep my weights on top of my entertainment center, so every time I stop in front of the tv, I life some weights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liliana Arleen 173 Posted April 11, 2012 I work out 6 days a week with 1 rest day ( I really hate rest days ) I think its ok 4 days a week ,you can always increase it to 5 when your body gets more adjusted to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted April 11, 2012 I started out barely able to do 3 days a week. Now I'm up to 7 days a week and feeling marvelous darling! IMO, it's better to start slow and build up to it. Jumping in both feet first is a sure way to hit burnout in a hurry. I'm working on the mindset that this is a lifestyle change, not a diet or exercise "program". So, what I'm doing is working things into my daily routine and trying to make them permanent. Start slow and build up to something that you know you can maintain long-term. 2 Liliana Arleen and sleeveInSD reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted April 11, 2012 3-4 Days per week for working out is a great start. However... if you notice you're not sweating or breathing heavy during your cardio sessions then it's definitely time to bump it up. Longer, stronger, more often... on the flipside, if you are hurting too much or can't handle it then take it down a notch. Don't let this discourage you! Getting fit takes time and lots of patience. Rule #1 for all workouts though is to stay hydrated! Rule #2 is take breaks in between if you have to. Good things can't be rushed. Rule #3 is to go at a pace where your pulse is raised and you're sweating, but not in pain. I workout 6x per week and it seems to be around 2+ hours per day. I love it though! I do not advise this for anyone who is just starting out. I've been working out my whole life. I can also do far more intense workouts now that I'm not so heavy too. It's awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted April 11, 2012 I work out 5 days a week, about 45 minutes to an hour. I do a mix of cardio walking with a group of friends and strength training in group exercise class. It's gotten me to goal and I'm maintaining without a problem. Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leederz 49 Posted April 12, 2012 Thanx for all the input. I ended up going today and surprisingly I feel much better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackBerryJuice 349 Posted April 12, 2012 6 days a week now cuz I'm training for a 5K on top of my regular routine. Otherwise, it's usually 5. I usually go pretty hard, so my workouts are rarely over 30 minutes. 1 terrilynndrew reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffylibra30 323 Posted April 13, 2012 I do 6-8 hours a week. I do 4 hours in classes. Then 2 days I do 45 minutes on elliptical plus my circuit weight training. I feel better when I get A good workout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massindex 346 Posted April 14, 2012 I work out 5 days a week as follows for my triathlons. My long course swims are open Water swims of 1-2 miles depending on what I'm working on and the bike rides are 33 mile rides I have on a loop. Runs are not so much for distance but I'll do interval work (fartleks) to work on my speed. Your body just needs time to recover so it's best to let it rest completely. Run - 45 minutes Swim - 1 hour (Long Course) Off Swim - 1 hour (Long Course) Run - 45 minutes Bike - 2 hours Make-up Day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROGER 10 Posted April 18, 2012 i use to do 4 hrs cardio a week 2 days bike 2 days treadmill on steep incline speed walking ive cut down to 2 half hours of cardio i lift weights 6 days week i work each body part twice a week at very fast pace i usually do 5 sets of 10 20 reps of each excersise doing 6 to 7 different excersise for each body part i can get 2 body parts in at a very high pace usually 30 minutes each body part 30 seconds 1 minute between sets some times i will do one excersise for one body part do another excersise for another supersetting with no rest just different parts i do thirty minutes of stretching also twice a week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finding MeMe 204 Posted April 18, 2012 6 days a week and sometimes twice a day for an average of 90 minutes, but I've been in the military my entire adult life. You are doing great, we should strive to workout most days of the week. I agree with Lilmissdiva on hydration and starting off slow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aroundhky 1,174 Posted April 23, 2012 About 6 or 7 hours a week here. About 5 hours resistance (weights) and another 1-2 hours a week in HIIT cardio (3 to 4 half hour sessions). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites