How many hours a week do you exercise?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I want to exercise - need it for health reasons but how to when I am totally exhausted after work?

Do it before work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I want to exercise - need it for health reasons but how to when I am totally exhausted after work?

Do it before work.

Or during your lunch hour - a brisk walk for 20-30 minutes or the same amount of time doing balance ball exercises or lifting small weights both of which might be done in your office if you have your own small space and getting out of the office is an issue.

The thing to hold onto is that you will soon have a lot more energy if you begin to exercise regularly. So you might need to white knuckle those first few weeks but once you begin to sleep better and feel better you’ll be very motivated to keep it up.

[Anonymous]

2 hrs lawn mowing (manual mower)
3 hrs elliptical
1.30 hrs walking

[Anonymous]

30 minutes a day minimum (mix of cardio, strength training, yoga, Pilates, barre, walking). That translates to minimum 3.5 hours a week.

[Anonymous]

I struggle to get enough sleep. So I don’t wake up early to exercise. But I find the time to fit in some—not nearly as much as the posters here. I get to the gym a few days a week. It probably takes time away from TV or scrolling on my phone or chores. I have more energy and sleep better so I make it a priority. Even if I feel really tired on a day I am scheduled to go I will go and say just run a mile. If that’s all I do that’s all I do. Most of the time once I am there I do more. Got that tip here and it works.

[Anonymous]

I do Peloton - the bike and classes. I usually do it after I drop my kids off, and before my workday really kicks in. I often have the hour of 8:30-9:30 open. I'm lucky to wfh, otherwise I don't know how I'd fit it in.

On average I'd say I do 45 min, 4 times a week. So 3 hours. I also mostly walk and bike to get around (live in the city) so that helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I want to exercise - need it for health reasons but how to when I am totally exhausted after work?

It doesn’t have to be tiring or intense to be effective. Just do something for 20 minutes. Doesn’t really matter what, you just need to build the habit. I don’t care if it’s 5 minutes of crunches, some bicep curls and squats. That’s totally fine. Get your body moving even when you’re tired and I promise it will help with stamina and endurance.

[Anonymous]

I run about 7-8 hours per week, and then generally do 2-3 fitnesses classes (50 minutes each).

Not as intense, but I also do a daily 30 minute walk and then come back and do some light strength/conditioning work but it isn't timed.

[Anonymous]

Geez I was pretty proud of my 5 hours a week, now not so much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Geez I was pretty proud of my 5 hours a week, now not so much.

You should be. A lot of these numbers are super high. I’m a poster that mentioned when I’m not training for something specific, I’d be around 5 hours. Sure, I’ll lose some fitness. But I’ll see my spouse more and I’ll kick a few drinks back until the next block.

[Anonymous]

45 mins around 3x a week, so 2+ hours?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where do you find the time???

Try to incorporate into what you already do. I bike to work 2x week which gives me 3 hours per week exercise instead of sitting on bus or in car. Even 20 min lifting every other day or 10 min abs is something. You don’t need to go fill swing, just do something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only thing I hear in this thread from people who don't exercise are excuses. Newsflash. Everyone has a job. Everyone has a commute. Everyone has a family. Everyone has obligations. You just don't prioritize your health and fitness. Once you become honest with yourself, maybe then you can get seriously about carving out time to take care of yourself.

You know why I take fitness seriously? Because what is the point of being on this Earth if you are going to be like everyone else? A well built physique is a status symbol. It reflects you worked hard for it, no money can buy it, not even DCUM money. You cannot borrow it, you cannot inherit it, you cannot steal it. You cannot hold onto it without constant work. It shows discipline, it shows self respect, it shows patience, work ethic and passion. That is why I do what I do with my time.

Hey, shame has never worked. I feel sorry for your kids if you have any.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Geez I was pretty proud of my 5 hours a week, now not so much.

You should be. A lot of these numbers are super high. I’m a poster that mentioned when I’m not training for something specific, I’d be around 5 hours. Sure, I’ll lose some fitness. But I’ll see my spouse more and I’ll kick a few drinks back until the next block.

If you are consistent with 5 hours, you should feel really proud!

[Anonymous]

I find having partners & trainers helps. I love tennis, so 2h of doubles on Sat & Sun, then shared lessons twice a week, and 1:1 lessons twice a week. Plus I usually walk 30m both ways to the court and do light stretching/yoga on my off day. So probably 14-15h per week, if you include the non-tennis stuff. I’m 53.

But I also eat a lot. I’m always hungry. I’m pretty avg weight (and good for someone post menopause). But if I were to ever need to lose weight, I’d have a very hard time doing so while keeping up the exercise.