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What's your workout routine

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cupofchaitea · 07/11/2021 19:31

Im looking to get into a good exercise routine. I exercise sometimes but don't have good routine.

What is yours like?

I was thinking doing Pilates 2x a week, a 5k 3 times a week and then something else like tennis, long walk, hill walk or paddle boarding on another day? What do you think? I worry it is too much as you hear about too much exercise ruining your metabolism.

Also how much more do you eat on days that you exercise?

TIA

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FrangipaniBlue · 31/12/2021 23:04

In a normal week I do:

  • Swim x4
  • Bike Indoors x2/3 (summer v winter)
  • Bike Outdoors x2 (summer only)
  • Run x3
  • Weights in the gym x2

All told it's about 14/15 hours a week.

hivemindneeded · 31/12/2021 16:22

I do 3-5 bootcamps a week, which are a mix of body weights, weights, HIIT, cardio and occasionally circuit training.
I also do one yoga class a week to stay supple and improve balance.

jeffersonsam · 29/12/2021 10:34

Everyday I run 3 to 5 miles in the morning time.
10 times doing Jump jack workout
15 Pullups.

EssexLioness · 12/12/2021 17:31

1 x PT session a week, 3 x 5k runs, maybe one shorter online workout a week (eg pilates, HIIT, barre, boxercise). Then daily I do lots of micro exercises throughout the day when I get a spare minute eg squats, lunges, balancing on one leg. I also do a few basic stretches and a 30 sec plank every day

Mouse820 · 12/12/2021 12:54

I'm currently following a 6 day split:

Chest + triceps
Back + biceps (I tack on some RDL's)
Shoulders + calves
Legs + glutes
rest
Chest/tri's
Back/bi's (and RDL's)
Shoulders/calves
Legs/glutes (I don't do squats and lunges, so focus on rdl's, step ups, hip thrusts, I use Caroline Girvan for leg/glute day)
rest
Repeat.

I use youtuber MiDASMVMT and have gone down a size since starting 3 months ago. I use to powerlift many moons ago (including squats and lunges), but stopped and picked up lifting again after 3 years. Cardio comes in the form of me not having a license, so walk everywhere and do walk away the pounds.

OfMinceAndMen · 11/12/2021 08:23

In winter (because its dark) I run once a week and hike (fast) up a mountain once a week.
In summer I ramp it up to maybe 2 runs and 2 hikes.
I always eat well though and don't switch to comfort eating in winter.
Oh and I do a 40 min dog walk 3 or 4 times a week (my husband does the other days).

Iamanunsafebuilding · 11/12/2021 08:11

@Allaboutyou222

3x body pump classes and lots of walking. I have dogs. I’m slightly addicted to body pump. It’s very effective.
I think I'm a bit addicted to body pump as well!
AuntieMarys · 11/12/2021 07:58

4 spin classes, 3 days strength training, at least 2 5-7 mile walks and pilates.

itspartytime · 11/12/2021 07:53

Hour and a half walk outside on non rainy days or hour on treadmil when it is rainy outside .
Have kettle bells dotted about the place and do 25 reps with them as I head past them . The one in the bathroom is lightest as I go there most !

Allaboutyou222 · 11/12/2021 07:04

3x body pump classes and lots of walking. I have dogs. I’m slightly addicted to body pump. It’s very effective.

FlowerArranger · 27/11/2021 16:23

Plus it's so easy now to exercise without leaving the house!! There are some great workouts on YouTube, some just 10 minutes, others up to an hour. One just needs to find a few trainers that one feels comfortable with. I particularly like Growingannanas and Caroline Girvan, but I regularly go back to several others that I started out with, e.g. Rebecca Louise and Lucy Wyndham Read. Love LWR's Thighs & Glutes!

m1shap3 · 24/11/2021 19:43

At least 1, but hopefully 2, 5k runs
1x Spin session,
1x 30 min row
At least 1, but hopefully 2, weight sessions (Caroline Girvan)
As much walking as possible

jelly79 · 11/11/2021 12:58

5 online PT sessions
1 HIIT class at the gym
3 20 minute swims (to replace running)

I've just signed up to spin and I'm nervous 🤣

languagelover96 · 11/11/2021 12:31

I try and do a lot as much as possible. My dog keeps me fit that is for sure. Nature walks count as part of my exercise schedule.

Chelyanne · 11/11/2021 12:29

I do my training sessions fasted too.

Chelyanne · 11/11/2021 12:28

Don't eat extra on gym days but I do make sure I have plenty of protein. Pre-pregnancy I was doing 3 days in the gym, 2 heavy one light paused reps. During pregnancy I dropped paused day and swapped to dumbbel rows, now 3mth post c-section and on my 4th week back in the gym so rebuilding my strength to pre-pregnancy numbers, had a 3mth break (was back in 10wk pp) and the doms were horrendous.

Day 1, I do back squats, barbell rows & bench heavy day
Day 2, squats, deadlifts, military press, rows, bench, triceps extensions, front raises & lateral raises for pause reps lighter weight.
Day 3, deadlifts, military press, tricep ext, front raises and lat raises heavy day.
Only squats are not back up to 80% atm, osteoarthritis and had spd during pregnancy so don't feel stable enough to push harder yet.
I have dog to walk and 6 kids to run around after so don't have many full rest days.

Shopgirl1 · 11/11/2021 09:36

You just get into a routine with it - early morning, evening, lunch time.

Shopgirl1 · 11/11/2021 09:35

@OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea

Bloody hell where do you find the time?
It doesn’t take much spread out over a week. The great thing about running is you start right from leaving the house.
emmathedilemma · 11/11/2021 09:22

This week i've done:
Sat - lots of walking
Sun - 10k run, 2km swim
Mon - lunchtime walk (2km), evening gym session - 20min cross trainer warm up and a lot of weights
Tues - lunchtime walk, evening 1.6km swim (sometimes do spin on a Tuesday but timing didn't fit with others things I had to do this week)
Wed - lunchtime walk, 20min cross trainer (long story, should have done more!)
Thurs - lunchtime walk, evening running intervals sessions
Fri - TBC
Sat - parkrun and might cycle there and back (10k each way)
Sun - TBC - usually longer run and/or swim
I would like to get a pilates class in but it always books up so quickly I never remember in time and I think i need to do something like HIIT to get me back to my previous fitness levels, everything is a bit "comfortable" pace at the moment.

fellrunner85 · 10/11/2021 23:58

I get up early and run, so I'm home in time to get the kids ready and do the school run. I also run on lunchtimes if I can get a decent break.

Isolateykatey · 10/11/2021 21:09

The majority of people can find time to exercise if they prioritise it. Single parents of young children aside. Personally I get up and work out at 5.30am as I work ft and have 2 small children. Saying that isn’t me boasting or trying to say I’m some kind of wonderwoman but it’s what I do because exercise is important to me and I prioritise it over other things, like watching tv in the evening because I go to bed at 9pm!

Isolateykatey · 10/11/2021 21:06

Sounds fine. Try and find a routine you can stick to, ideally forever, rather than all or nothing. You’ll get lots of people who comment who do a lot but are currently losing weight and haven’t always done that much and won’t continue to do as much. So don’t compare yourself to others. Do what feels comfortable and increase duration and intensity as you go along. Being consistent is what’s important.

I don’t tend to eat more on gym days, just keep it balanced overall.

roses2 · 10/11/2021 21:02

@OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea

Bloody hell where do you find the time?
Grin I was thinking the same! I bought a rebounder just before covid and I do a 10 minute workout after lunch at home. Then I do a 10 minute muffin top youtube workout. Plus I do the morning school run. I don't think I'd have the time to leave the house to go to a gym for 1.5 hours (including travel time).
Iamanunsafebuilding · 10/11/2021 20:58

I run 3 times a week doing 25 - 30k on average, and 2 body pump classes a week as well. I love the balance of strength training and running

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 10/11/2021 20:35

Bloody hell where do you find the time?