How long do you work out every day?

[bex]

I try and do something everyday, for at least 20 mins.

[anna22]

I try to go everyday for 50-60 minutes, depending on time.
I do C25K M/W/F and after that I bike for about 30-35 minutes,
and all other days of the week I aim for 60 minutes on the elliptical. No strength training yet, I forgot to bring my weights to college and I don't like using the machines at the gym

[Paramedic]

Sorry for the late response, everyone. But, thanks for all the responses! I'm going to try to push myself a bit more with how long I work out and hopefully I'll end up seeing some more results.

[brooksrm]

I try to do a little something every day. I have a gym membership so I make a conscious effort to stick to the elliptical for 30 minutes. Some days I'm just not feeling it, so I let myself leave if I at least make a conscious effort (like yesterday I said the heck with it after 15 minutes). Usually I'm able to tell myself "I made it halfway, so may as well finish." I bring an ipod to help me keep tempo, and I bring a book to pass the time. If I don't have a distraction, the 30 minutes seems like it's never going to end, and honestly I just don't enjoy working out for working out's sake.

I also try to do a Zumba class once a week just to do something different and fun. Before I was a gym member though, I would commit to an exercise DVD and I used to buy new ones as rewards for goal weights just to mix it up. This isn't true for everyone, but the key for me is to consistently try to make activity a part of every day.

[Riotactress]

Good lord am I ever feeling lazy now...

I'm on Phase one of south beach at the moment, which means no carbs. So for these two weeks, I'm not doing any cardio. I just find I don't have enough ready energy to do anything without getting dizzy.

But realistically, I get in about 45 - 60 min, three times a week, either swimming lengths or elliptical, plus pilates (30 min or so) on off days. Maybe if I had a regular work schedule I'd do more, but I'm lucky to be able to get to the pool during the week while they have open lanes twice a week.

Super impressed with you ladies though!! I would have to be superwoman to do that all PLUS diet!! I'm tricking myself with the mantra "Diet to lose, exercise to maintain"

[stellarosa27]

I do at least 45 minutes of cardio 6 days a week and I add some sort of calisthenics, whether its crunches, push ups, dips, lunges or side lunges. On days where I have more time, I do more cardio, but I'm usually at the gym for 60-90 minutes.

[denice81]

I run outside 30 minutes 3x a week and do pilates 45 minutes 2x per week. These are what I require of myself. I also try and do "fun" exercise a couple of times per week: hiking or disk golf usually. Love dance classes but I'm not currently going to any.

[Krizstyling]

When I started this journey (4 weeks ago) I decided to jump in with both feet. I've NEVER worked out a day in my entire life and today was the last day of the session for bootcamp! (New one starts sept 20th and I can't wait!)

Anyhow, coming from someone who is NOT ATHLETIC AT ALL, Trust me, the more you do, the better.

Currently I do 5x a week for an hour. A study was recently done that women should work out 7x a week for an hour to maintain a healthy weight.

With that said, I find an hour of my life a day is worth it! I have lost weight but more than anything, I've gained muscle and everything in my body is MUCH MUCH tighter! I love the sweat.finally!