How many times a week do you exercise ?

[shaketheshame]

I have just started a new gym regime yesterday. A personal trainer made me a plan. I'm supposed to go this plan 3 times a week.

If I add a couple of classes (spin, body tone etc) and a 1 or 2 5k run in the mix, do you think I'll see some results ? I'm 2 stones overweight and 34 years old.

I'd like to hear from you !

[mercury7]

i agree, for me it's not about having willpower so much as giving in to obsession and compulsion
shit! Did i really just admit that

[Needabitofsunshine]

Yes, after a couple of rest days in a row if life´s too busy I´m getting a bit twitchy and desperate to throw some heavy things around :) Mmmm, endorphins :)

If you find it a struggle to fit it in with a long work day and commute, there are loads of bodyweight workouts you can do at home in the living room/garden. You can also gain a lot from an intense 5 min session, or a few throughout the day if that suits your lifestyle better. Maybe set yourself a challenge every week - if you´re starting out, maybe 50 squats every day, or 100 push ups etc. Easy to adjust to whatever level you´re on (just make sure it´s a bit of a struggle...).

[JemimaMuddledUp]

I run 3 mornings a week and try to swim twice a week. I like to go for a bike ride (around 10 miles) at the weekend. I also walk to and from work 5 days a week which is 2-3 miles a day depending on which route I take.

[shaketheshame]

This thread is depressing me a bit, my ankle still hurt and I did no exercise for 1 week and a half !