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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

OP posts:
ArabeI · 10/11/2021 20:29

Echoing PPs I don't think that sounds like too much.

At the moment I try to do Pilates daily at home (anything from 20 minutes to 1hr, depending on time). Then one intermediate ballet class and yoga classes (number varies per week). Occasional park run.

I don't think I alter my eating much at all.

Shopgirl1 · 10/11/2021 20:05

Running 5 times a week, approx 50km in total, usually a longer run, two medium runs (12km) and two shorter runs (5 or 6km)

A strength class once a week, also occasional swims and lots of walking.

MsMartini · 08/11/2021 09:29

Strength training 4/5 times a week, run 2/3 times (distance varies, currently 5-8k), Pilates, lots of walking (I quite often hit 30k steps), cycling, outdoor bootcamp.

OP, your routine sounds good if you enjoy those things but nothing like too much. The NHS recommendation, which really are a baseline, are here www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/.

fellrunner85 · 07/11/2021 21:32

Running 5x a week, between 30 and 50 miles depending on what I'm training for.
A bit of cycling and climbing here and there. One body pump class a week.

What you suggest doesn't sound anywhere near too much to me, OP.

SweetBabyCheeses99 · 07/11/2021 19:57

Personally I think that’s a lot of running, but it’s most important to do what YOU enjoy - that way you will want to do it. Never heard about the metabolism thing but yes you definitely need rest days as recovery is also important.

I think you should look at the reasons why you’re not currently in a routine and then build the routine around that if that makes sense. For example, do you avoid Pilates because the class times are inconvenient - maybe look for something that fits better. Do you avoid running because its lonely - maybe look to join a netball team or running club. Hope that makes sense! I feel like it also helps to have a goal to work towards eg a sub 25 min 5k, complete a triathlon etc

As for diet, you definitely need to keep fuelling your body if you’re increasing exercise. Personally I would stick to the same macros six days a week, but perhaps increase them a bit on the day that you do the outdoorsy stuff? That sort of daytime endurance stuff defo makes me starving and it will also allow you to be more flexible with dining out or packed lunches.

koalaroobear · 07/11/2021 19:57

Boxing classes 3 times a week, peloton classes twice a week, 30 minute brisk walk 5 days a week, tennis once a week

nannybeach · 07/11/2021 19:54

Harley Pasternaks,25 minutes 5 days a week. Used to do Tracey Andersons dance/aerobics as warmup and get heart rate up
Last year Jo Wicks. Treated myself to an "E" bike,used to cycle weekly before moving to the top of a hill. Have a couple of dogs.long and short walks with them. Hill walking. I don't eat any more on excercise days

rubyslippers · 07/11/2021 19:50

I tend to do four or five classes - body pump, body attack, aerobics
Swim in the summer
Walking as much as possible
Gym will do some bike, fast walking as can’t run and weights
Out of everything I like the classes best

Stellaris22 · 07/11/2021 19:49

I’m also doing My Fitness Pal and the only extra thing I have on exercise days is a Ufit protein drink straight after a workout. The white chocolate ones are particularly delicious.

Stellaris22 · 07/11/2021 19:48

PT twice a week (strength training), 2 classes (Pump and Legs, Bums, Tums).

Plus 3 solo gym sessions which start with a 3-4km jog on the treadmill with a mix of free weights and various machines eg assault bike, row, ski erg. Free weights will be renegade row, mountain climbers, Russian twists, variations on planks or crunches which I split into circuits.

I’m also doing 100 squats a day currently for charity.