Wife works out too much

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She's goes to yoga in the morning and orange theory in the evenings. She does this almost every day. On the weekdays she only goes to one class but she will also work out at our apartment gym or go running outside. 2 hour's of exercise seems excessive. It's also very expensive but she does pay for this expense herself even though she's a stay at home mom. She has a freelance writing job but it's only 8 hours per week. My wife is not overweight. She has always had a great body and didn't regularly exercise before she had a baby. Should I be worried about this?

What are you, dumb? Encourage her to keep at it and maintain that bod. Most women go to waste after kids. At least you have someone you want to f**k as she ages..

[Anonymous]

You should pull out articles that say that excessive exercise is bad for one's joints. She will be in pain later in life.

There is also lots of research out there that explain how good nutrition is MORE IMPORTANT than exercise to stay slim and healthy.

The truth is that the modern way of exercising (in intense bursts at the gym) is not healthy. Moderate, continuous effort such as walking, hiking, or leisure biking give cardiac benefits, calorie burn, keeps tissues pliable, without injury or long-term damage.

[Anonymous]

not excessive unless there are other problems (disordered eating, obsessive behavior, depression, neglect of other needs) or you can't afford it. it sounds like neither is the case. she's probably very healthy! that's great.

[Anonymous]

Harder for many women to keep a toned figure after baby. Seems as if she founds what works for her. Why would ANYONE be worried about this?

[Anonymous]

When I was on maternity leave the only thing that got me out of the house was yoga during the day, and Zumba at night while DH took care of the baby. It was the ONLY time I had to myself and the only thing that broke up the day.

Let this go, OP. Exercise is good for her and it might be the only thing she has to look forward to - it was for me until I finally went back to work.

[Anonymous]

Lots of stretching plus cardio.

Sounds fine to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
You should pull out articles that say that excessive exercise is bad for one's joints. She will be in pain later in life.

There is also lots of research out there that explain how good nutrition is MORE IMPORTANT than exercise to stay slim and healthy.

The truth is that the modern way of exercising (in intense bursts at the gym) is not healthy. Moderate, continuous effort such as walking, hiking, or leisure biking give cardiac benefits, calorie burn, keeps tissues pliable, without injury or long-term damage.

Oh, shut up.

[Anonymous]

I'm a pretty serious exerciser (solidcore, soulcycle, 45ish mins a day 5-6 times a week). I have a friend who is like what you describe. She has major eating issues (it's VERY hard to work out like this and not) and anger / anxiety. Working out is great - I do it too, I get it, and my husband is a marathoner) - but at this level, it's hard to say she's not obsessing.

[Anonymous]

I don't see a problem, doesn't sound excessive to me. DW works out almost as much as I do, we both enjoy it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it conflicting with your personal life? Does she not have enough time for you or the kids, or keep the house in order, etc.? If not, I don't see what the problem is.

+1

[Anonymous]

Maybe she's bored and restless as a SAHM?

I WOHM and 2-4 days a week I am at the gym twice, or for two hours doing two things. I run 4 days a week and lift 3 days a week, and I like to take yoga classes 2-4 days/week. I'm not especially obsessive - if I have to miss a class due to a kid event or work or whatever, I will. But working out is sometimes the ONLY thing I get to do just for me - that isn't for someone else, that isn't an obligation, that isn't something I don't really want to do - so it's precious to me.

[Anonymous]

I worked out 2-3 hours a day, including yoga and walking, weight training and cardio and swimming, because they all work different parts of the body. Yoga is essential to keep the muscles lengthened for a lot of exercise. I did this for over a year, because I stayed at home and I was stressed out with young child 12 hrs a day and husband who couldn't be bothered to help with child or house.

[Anonymous]

My 80 yr old father exercises 2 hrs a day everyday. He lives independently and is in excellent health, mentally and physically.

Your wife staying healthy is a win win in the long run for her and your family not sure why you are making it a problem.

[Anonymous]

OP are you a fatty? If so, you better get on board or you might lose her to a hard body at the gym. And Yoga, if done properly absolutely, is exercise. Vinyasa or Ashtanga is sweat inducing and strengthening even in a 65ºF room.

[Anonymous]

Of all things to complain about.... She looks good and pays for it herself. I bet a lot of men would kill for this problem