Is this abit excessive

[Gymhairdontcare]

Is going to the gym/ classes 6 x a week too much ?

No

If you genuinely enjoy it then no but if you feel like you have to and feel excessively guilty if you don't go then I'd try to cut back a bit before it takes over.

Even when you have a child?

Is this one of these vaguemumsnetting posts?

Ask what you want to ask

How long is each class?

Depends on the impact on others. I used to go every morning after school drop off. Impacted no one.

Expecting others to cover for you is different.

Assuming this is what your DP does 😂

If this puts extra burden on the other parent and keeps you from doing your fair shares, yes, it's too much.

Probably not, but what do you ask?

Is your partner going to the gym 6 days a week leaving you to do the parenting, housework etc? If so you need to reach a comporomise whereby you both get time to do your hobbies while the other stays with the child.

I go to the gym 6 days a week I've only just started and wondered if it was a bit much because I'm knackered 😂

This completely depends.
This is very excessive if you're expecting DH to look after the kids the whole time but refuse to allow him to go to the gym ever because there's no time.
This is not at all excessive if you and DH won the lottery and therefore neither of you work and you're childless.
Whether it's excessive or not depends on the impact on everyone around you and the rest of your time management. In terms of exercise itself, 6 hours each week is nowhere near excessive. Consider that many people work manual/physical jobs for 40 hours each week.

@Gymhairdontcare

I go to the gym 6 days a week I've only just started and wondered if it was a bit much because I'm knackered 😂

You're knackered because you've just started - your body will get used to it if you stick at it.

For just starting out yes it’s a lot tbh.
Ease yourself in

I go in the morning before they are up. Partner also does a sport 4 times a week

Are you enjoying it? Is it causing any problems anywhere?

It isn’t compulsory to go six times a week. It’s totally up to you. There’s no right or wrong.

@Gymhairdontcare

I go to the gym 6 days a week I've only just started and wondered if it was a bit much because I'm knackered 😂

How long have you been doing it?

It sounds like beginner’s enthusiasm and maybe you’ll settle down to three or four times a week. It is important to have rest days.

Have you had training advice?

Not excessive, but you may find it easier to ease in to 6 days. I go between 5-6 days, 1 rest day off is enough for your body generally, but it all depends on how you feel. If you feel like you need a day off to recover/rest, then take it. The most important thing is to listen to your body 😊

I’d start lower and work to more days if you feel better. Being knackered all the time is no fun for you or your family

It depends what your goal is and what type of training you are doing.

6 days obviously doesn't suit you - exercise should leave you energised not exhausted.

Maybe use one day for the sauna, jacuzzi or whatever? Or do yoga, weights, or a stretch class rather than cardio.

Work with your body - it is not the enemy. Listen to it.

I've done 5-7 days a week for about six years now. Lockdown was tough.

A few years ago I got gym obsessed and went at least 10 times a week - a few days I went twice, one day a week I went three times. My DC were asleep or at school or in bed so they weren’t affected in that way but I was so tired, sore and grumpy that when I was around I wasn’t adding anything to their lives. Anyway… long story short I now train 5/6 days a week but ensure I don’t overdo it so I have the energy to have fun with my DC.