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Mackayla, on November 4, 2019 at 7:03 AM Posted in Fitness and Health 0 13
Ladies,
How often do you exercise a week and for how long? I’m trying to get back on track. Also does anybody exercise before bed as opposed to in the morning? Any other tips are appreciated!

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Latest activity by Riley, on November 5, 2019 at 1:13 PM
  • Amber
    Dedicated October 2020
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    4-5 times a week is the minimum you should exercise, but I've seen results with 3 days (just much slower progress). It isn't about how long you work out for, but the quality of the workout. You can't just do 60 mins of cardio a day and expect to see amazing results. You need to work in weight lifting (no, you won't get buff, just toned). Weight training helps you burn more calories and it's best to exercise before eating since you'll burn those calories faster.
    You also need a good diet. You'll need a lot of protein to have the energy to workout and have the ability to lift more. I never cut out foods, just cut back. Just make sure you're eating enough to fuel your body.
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    Expert September 2020
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    I exercise 5-6 days per week for 45-60 minutes.
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  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
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    I try to work out at least 4 or 5 days a week for 30-45 minutes. I usually work out in the mornings but there is no right or wrong, it’s whatever works best for your life. Find something that you enjoy doing that doesn’t feel like punishment.
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    Legend June 2019
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    I try at leaSt twice a week
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  • Ianna
    Just Said Yes October 2021
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    It really depends on your goals. Is it short term or long term goals. For example: if you are trying to lose 5-6% body fat and your deadline to lose it in a year from now, then I would suggest starting simple cardio and weight training routine 3 days a week for a month. Just to get your brain used to a new routine. Then add a day or two the month after. If your schedule permits it, do 30 minutes of cardio and 30 mins of weight training. Simple walking would help and split it throughout the day, this can help keep it less intimidating. Also, diet. Try to consume your carbs, fat, and protein in every meal. I wouldn't suggest eating more protein. Carbs provide energy not protein. Protein can actually cause weight gain and potentially dehydrate you without realizing it. And don't forget to eat your vegetables and fruits along with the recommended amount of fiber! =)

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I took two HIIT classes a week at a local gym, then used the Tone It Up app for quicker at home workouts the other 3 days. I took the weekends off but still walked 3+ miles every weekend.

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
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    I try to exercise throughout the week and I do an intense gym workout once a week. I prefer to exercise either in the afternoons or night - I get really sleepy after an intense workout, plus a post-workout sleep is so refreshing!

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  • Jade
    Devoted August 2021
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    At the moment I haven’t been really exercising per say, but I try to go on a lot of walks! Typically though I’d do 3-4 days a week for 30 minutes. I like to commit to something easy, so I know I’ll do it lol! I do eat pretty clean though... no meat or processed foods, which I find helpful in staying lean 😊
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  • Jade
    Devoted August 2021
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    Oh & sorry I forgot to say whether morning or night lol. Generally I go on walks before work in the morning, and after work is when I’d workout if I was going to. But recently I haven’t, because my gym is being remodeled lol... it’ll be done soon though! 🙏🏼
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  • FutureMrsHadi
    Dedicated May 2021
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    It's definitely hard getting back on track at the gym! I used to go 5+ times a week and then took a month off for a trip and still haven't gotten back where I want to be lol. It's hard to jump in all at once. Right now I go AT LEAST 2 times a week. And if I feel like going more then that's great! But I know for me that if I tell myself I HAVE to go 4-5 times that it's a lot harder to be motivated. Eventually as you build up the habit then you can start going more times a week. Maybe just me, but hopefully this helps!

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  • Meghan
    Super September 2019
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    We fell off the exercise wagon over the summer between wedding planning and H having stomach problems. We're trying to get back into it. We try to go to the gym 3 days a week. 1 or 2 days for kickboxing class and 1 or 2 downstairs for treadmill and free weights. We almost always go in the evening. We're not the type of people to wake up early to go to the gym. Smiley xd

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  • Kayla
    Devoted November 2020
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    I prefer to workout in the mornings simply because I know if I don't just get up and go I wont do it. I generally shoot for at least 4 days a week, but try to get in 5. Generally my workouts are just over 50 minutes and consist of both cardio and weight training.

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  • Mary
    Dedicated October 2020
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    I work out 3 times a week, for 45 minutes, after work (my company has a very nice on-campus gym). Cardio, leg stretches/exercises, and weights. This is very much my "maintenance mode" because I've been doing this consistently since age 23 (I'm 36 now). I feel like garbage if I don't get at least 2 workouts a week. But now that I'm at the 6 month mark before my wedding, I'm gonna have start upping my workouts to 4 days/wk pretty soon--just need to lose about 3 lbs Smiley smile

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