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What does your usual workout week consist of?

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sugarhoops · 11/06/2015 12:46

Just joined a health club. Used to be a runner but am soooooo bored of pounding pavements the same old route & realised I actually really enjoy classes - turn up and someone tells me what to do!

So I just wondered what everyone's workout week looks like? So far I've done 2 spinning classes last week, and this week I'm planning 2 spins, 1 body pump and a swim.

Does everyone stick to the same classes, or try loads of different classes? I don't want to appear a class "whore" by swapping and changing all the time, but I think I just need variation in order to keep me motivated....

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Greenwriter76 · 16/11/2025 20:55

Pre-child I did a mix of gym classes: spin, body balance (fave!), body pump, yoga, swimming, aqua aerobics, jogging. Nowadays I’m not a gym member but aged 48 with a 6yo, I walk minimum 4 miles most days (school runs), 5 mins yoga most eves, 10 min dumbbells home workout once a week. 2 min planks occasionally. I haven’t jogged in a while but must change that & maybe rejoin a gym for classes if I can afford it.

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Gymbunny2025 · 08/11/2025 18:19

Wonder if the OP is keeping up her routine 10 years later!

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RockTheBells · 20/06/2015 13:06

I do 2-3 gym workouts a week, alternating programmes I put together myself. One is part cardio/part core, the other two programmes are weights-based.

I also do yoga once a week just because it makes me feel luuuurvely afterwards.

If I an be arsed, I'll fit in a DVD at home (Shred, yoga or pilates).

Occasionally I go for a swim on a whim (only in summer...hate it when its cold).

I abhor running. Find it really boring and hard on my knees. I used to do classes, but have really got into weights now and find it is having much more impact on my fitness and how I look.

sleepwhenidie · 16/06/2015 13:17

I also fit things in around DC's activities where I can, jump in the gym for half an hour while they have swimming lessons, do a kickboxing class alongside theirs for example. DH will go for a 6k or so run around the park, kids go with him on their bikes and they chat...

TriJo · 16/06/2015 10:19

Usually 2-3 each of running, swimming and cycling plus one strength session. Enjoying the free time now while I'm still TTC and don't have kids yet! I do the majority of my cycling and strength training and some of my running with hubby so it's a bit of couple time there too.

sleepwhenidie · 16/06/2015 09:35

Same here, very limited working hours (trying to change that just a bit) so it is my hobby!

GeorginaWorsley · 15/06/2015 23:33

I am lucky enough to work only one day a week, and my children are either grown up and working /university or at school.
Exercise has become my hobbyGrin

takingstock · 15/06/2015 22:51

Where do you all find the time? I'd love to do more but working full time and no chance of exercising at lunchtimes. How do you fit it in?

IronMaggie · 15/06/2015 22:46

On an average week I'm aiming for:-

  • Two sprint sessions - intervals on the track and sometimes plyometrics / conditioning afterwards
  • One longer interval session
  • One or two strength sessions - Olympic / explosive lifts. Progressively heavy during winter, longer lighter sessions during summer
  • One longish run
Then I have a rest day or do some yoga / Pilates / boxing or just foam roller. But every so often I take a week off completely if I'm feeling like I might be overtraining. It seems to do me good.
GeorginaWorsley · 14/06/2015 16:15

I do
Insanity
Meta fit
Aerobics
Weights
Kettlercise
Dance

Plus some short runs and usually long walks at weekends.
Bit addicted here too. Smile

KanyesVest · 14/06/2015 11:39

I try to do 3 bootcamp classes (mix of cardio , weightlifting, plyometric, strength & conditioning), one boxercise and 2-3 runs. One run is to/from an evening bootcamp so it slots in well, other two runs are 5/8km so not very long. I don't really like running but it's an efficient cake earner Grin

PhoebeMcPeePee · 14/06/2015 11:11

A typical week for me is:

Monday - bike ride c. 30km
Tuesday - run 5km but wanting to add more time/distance
Wednesday - Insanity class
Thursday - bike ride c.30km sometimes up to 50km if I've got time
Friday - rest
Saturday - Insanity class
Sunday - either a rest day or run/bike ride depending how much time & energy I've got!

I love my insanity classes & bike rides but the running is more for fitness / weight loss purposes.

DrHarleenFrancesQuinzel · 14/06/2015 09:54

Id like to do Metafit class on a sat morning, long run (well to me it is long, but most seasoned runners would call it medium) of about 5-6 miles on a Sun afternoon, Kettlebells class on Tuesday evening and Insanity on a Thursday evening. However in reality I manage a couple of the above a week.

Id like to do more, but I just dont have the time. I have plans once the DCs are older to exercise more.

Hedgehogparty · 14/06/2015 09:45

Two bike rides a week, average total 35 miles
2-3 fast walks, about hour each.
I need to do more, weight creeping on a bit.

sleepwhenidie · 13/06/2015 11:54

3 kickboxing sessions a week, 2-3 in the gym (mostly heavy weights, bit of HIIT), 1-2 hot yoga sessions and maybe a swim.

ElephantMug · 11/06/2015 21:41

I do 3 classes a week (Body Balance, Body Pump and Spin), one weight training session in the gym and try to run at least once as well. A year ago it was just 2 or 3 workouts a week but I'm addicted now.

Puffinlover · 11/06/2015 21:38

I swim once a week and do two classes - body pump and body balance. I'd ideally like to do one or two more but with work kids etc it's a manageable amount at the moment. I love the classes I do and never miss a week. The les mills classes change the routines every couple of months so you aren't always doing same thing.

dementedma · 11/06/2015 21:04

Erm, absolutely nothing!

sj73 · 11/06/2015 21:01

I lift heavy weight 4x per week and see cardio as a bonus/add on and I try and do cardio once a week ie a run or circuits class.

Anglaise1 · 11/06/2015 20:46

I run, every day at least 50 miles a week usually. Would like to do other exercise but I only like exercising outside and nothing comes close to the endorphins I get from running.

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