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When do you do your exercise and how frequent?

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notanotheraibu · 17/04/2022 06:56

I'm just trying to get into exercise. I need to crest a habit and routine rather than just expect the exercise will happen.

When do you get your workout in? Morning, lunchtime, evening, weekend!

How many times do you workout and what kind of fitness do you do?

I'm thinking 3-4 times per week, couple if runs, a walk and something strength related.

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ThursdayLastWeek · 17/04/2022 08:08

I used to run in the mornings for alone time and headspace - so then I could shower and then be ready for the day. I was a SAHM then though.

Now I like to go to small group training, it’s usually in the evening because I don’t work evenings and my rota can be varied.

I find that having paid, committed to a time is motivation. I also like spending time with like minded people in the gym.

Patchbatch · 17/04/2022 08:08

I am definitely a morning person too (although mainly just as it works for me- I wake up every morning around 5 without fail it's bloody annoying!). I find it sets me up for the day and feels good when showered after etc to know it's done. I mainly run tbh and then do some strength exercises at home- 3 x a week for runs, 2 x strength and then 2 x rest days (although try and walk a lot those days). Not summer is creeping here planning on doing some hikes- I guess key is finding when works best for you and what you enjoy doing. Some of my friends prefer team style stuff so have joined local sports clubs, others go to the gym and classes after work.

Amdone123 · 17/04/2022 08:06

Morning person here, too !
I do zumba / dance classes 3 mornings a week. I wouldn't say I force myself as I do look forward to it, but it's really important for me to have developed the habit, so now it's just something I do.
I walk everyday, at least 1 hour, sometimes 2.
I think 3 times a week is best for me ; I can't put too much pressure on myself. So, any other classes is a bonus. Last Monday evening for example, I was bored so walked to a new zumba class(15,000 steps plus class, so I felt great ), and sometimes on a Thursday evening, I'll jump up and go and do a body combat and a zumba.
Set yourself a small, realistic target and build on that.

Lottapianos · 17/04/2022 08:03

Morning here too. Gym 3 times a week, two weekdays plus Sunday, and one home workout - all weights. 2-3 yoga classes (online with Adriene usually), can fit those in after work usually. One long walk at the weekend (20,000 - 25,000 steps) and a couple of shorter ones in the week

GeneLovesJezebel · 17/04/2022 08:02

I do a class twice a week. DH and the kids know I’m going, so there’s no complaints from there. And I know from the past that if I don’t feel like going, I know I’ll be glad I did after.
Id say routine is the key.

chutneypig · 17/04/2022 07:59

Mornings work best for me - it’s increasingly unlikely I’ll bother by lunch and very unlikely later in the day. I usually do a few gym classes in the week, bodybalance, bodycombat and spin typically.

I also run and I’ve been inconsistent with that, so I’m working on fitting those in, usually a longer run on Sundays and I’m aiming for 3 runs a week. Only thing hampering me right now is my son wants to come with me and he’s not up yet.

I’m doing daily strength challenges at the moment, so 5 minutes a day for 14 days with different exercises each day. They’re easy to fit in and seem very effective.

You’re absolutely right about the habit side and I’m guessing from the time you’re posting you’re a morning person too! I’d also start small and build from there, that’s how I set off, worked out what suited me.