Hi everyone,

So my question is pretty basic. How often do you go to the gym? or purposely exercise?

I tend to only go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I do a 60 minutes high intensity cardio (my heart rate is on average about 168bpm) and then some basic weights, stretching and maybe some pilates or yoga to cool down. I'm just a bit worried that I'm not spending enough time moving through the week. I am a full time uni student through the week, so I spend most of my day either in lectures or on a computer. The weekends don't tend to be a problem because I work retail and am on my feet for 6-8 hours at a time.

Thanks for your help.

3x a week, one hour 1/2 cardio 1/2 weights. I run more often outside when it's warmer.

I go to the gym to weight train only 3-4x/week, 40 mins...

I run outside 3x/week, 50 mins...

Sometimes, I run and weight train on the same day... just depends on how the schedule goes...

I go to the gym... when I want to go to the gym . I end up there usually 6 days a week, but I never feel like I have to "force" myself to go. I go becasue it makes me feel awesome!

I lift 3x/week (that usually takes me about 45 minutes) and then get in my cardio. I LOVE the group exercise classes my gym offers, so I've been using cycling and martial arts inspired classes for my cardio.

I try to go 5x a week, doing weights 3 of those days. I don't have school or 'work' though. I am a stay at home mom, as long as my house isn't completely trashed my husband doesn't care how much time I'm in the gym! lol I'm sure if I had a 'real' job or school I wouldn't go near as often. Do what you can when you can, it's certainly better than nothing!

Like tuende, I usually go to the gym 6x a week. I have a GREAT gym with really fun classes and instructors, so I actually look forward to my hour long workout every day.

I generally go to balletone (ballet-inspired cardio/tone class) 3x a week, flex (weightlifting class) 2x a week, and a yoga class+some light cardio on the sixth day. I ALWAYS make sure to get at least one rest day per week, though. Our bodies need them Also, keeps me from getting burnt out!

Right now? Zero. Been dealing with eldercare crisis in the fam.

To lose weight in general? at least 4x a week, 45 min a pop from past experience. I'd like to get back to this.

A.

Do you mean literally "go to the gym" or just exercise in general?

I hate the gym haha, I only go for lifting.

Usually my routine each week is:
45 minute run
45 minute lifting
Rest
Yoga
45 minute lifting
1 hour walk
Rest (or yoga)

I don't belong to a gym (tried it and was totally unmotivated/too lazy!) so I workout at home.

I have a stationary bike that I do at home 5x/week for 40 minutes, though I'll probably be increasing it up to 45 minutes soon.

I also walk to and from work via the train station 4x/week which takes me about 45 minutes each way.

I haven't done any strength training yet, so I'm going to be looking into ways to improve my upper body that I can do at home over the next month or so.

Thanks for all the responses guys. I might need to step up the work outs a bit.

indiblue: I was more just talking about exercise in general. Thanks for the input.

Not necessarily! Sounds like you are getting some good workouts. I too exercise max 5 times a week, sometimes 4. That includes a leisurely walk; each "exercise" is not necessarily running on the treadmill or elliptical till I die

I think quality is more important than quantity. If you are getting your heart rate up and doing GOOD weight bearing activities a few times a week, it sounds like your exercise regimen is great.

Max 5 days. Usually 4. I don't find that an extra day makes a big difference for weight loss, it's really my diet that makes the difference. I still feel guilty sometimes for not going more, but anything is better than nothing. It sounds like your workouts are great- the intensity makes a difference.

5 or 6 days a week. i take a lot of classes, kickboxing on mon, cardio butt and gut on tues, intensity on wed, and cardio interval challenge on thurs. i also usually do 20 minutes of cardio after a class, sometimes i run, sometimes the elliptical, sometimes the arc, and on weekends i run outside.

3 weight lifting session a week, sometimes followed by a yoga/Pilates/Tai Chi session. 3 other days of exercising per week, taking some of the group classes at my gym (BodyCombat, kickboxing, Zumba). Walking 3 kilometers every work day to and from the office.

Why? I go 6x a week because I sit down all day - if you're a student and you work a retail job where you're on your feet 6-8 hours a day, your schedule seems perfectly fine, especially since you're putting in 60 minute sessions when you do go.

You're doing great, keep it up