How many times a week do you exercise?

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[Post New]10/12/2009 09:00
Anonymous
...so I'm guessing that many folks who work out regularly don't have jobs that spill over into the lunch hour (hour? do people really get an hour? how wonderfully civilized! ) or have urban-suburban commutes?
[Post New]10/12/2009 10:01
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:...so I'm guessing that many folks who work out regularly don't have jobs that spill over into the lunch hour (hour? do people really get an hour? how wonderfully civilized! ) or have urban-suburban commutes?


My company gave us corporate gym membership benefits to the gym across the street. I take an hour and twenty minutes to work out, shower, fix my hair, and grab a bit to eat to bring back to the office. As long as my work gets done, my boss is cool with it. Now even he is starting to go to the gym.

But even if you can't get a full hour everyday, a 20 minute power-walk is still good exercise!
[Post New]10/12/2009 12:29
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:...so I'm guessing that many folks who work out regularly don't have jobs that spill over into the lunch hour (hour? do people really get an hour? how wonderfully civilized! ) or have urban-suburban commutes?


I can usually take a full lunch hour, at least most days. I'm lucky that I have a gym in my building. It has a shower, but I don't fool with that - I typically do a brisk cardio warm up for 10 minutes and then do 20-30 minutes of strength training and stretching. I do circuits so I'm going from one exercise to the next, and I can get a great workout in less time. I sweat a little but nothing crazy, by the time I stretch out, I'm cooled down and I can just change my clothes and brush out my hair.

Other days I just do a brisk walk either on the treadmill on super hot days or rainy days, but most of the year can go outside and walk on the DC mall or to the Hill or something.
[Post New]10/12/2009 13:57
Anonymous
I do boot camp every day at 5:45 am, have 15% body fat, and can run 7 minute miles. I also make 200K a year, am a political progressive and have a perfect family.

signed,

typical DCUM poster
[Post New]10/12/2009 14:04
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I do boot camp every day at 5:45 am, have 15% body fat, and can run 7 minute miles. I also make 200K a year, am a political progressive and have a perfect family.

signed,

typical DCUM poster


What is the point of this post exactly? This thread is about fitting exercise into your day as a busy mom, whether you work or stay home. Some of us I'm sure have easier times than others, depending on job flexiblity and access to gyms, and for stay at home moms, probably depending on childcare a few hours of week.

But it does not, does not, absolutely does not take $200K to get fit or get enough exercise to improve your health. Walking is a great exercise, and last I checked free. Most of us can fit in 10 minutes of walking hear and there, maybe some stretching or squats in short bursts throughout the day. Take your kid with you if you, or don't.

There have been folks on this board who say they do squats while folding laundry, and instead of vegging out in front of the TV they do some core exercises during commercial breaks. No need to get sour.

[Post New]10/12/2009 14:10
Anonymous
5 x a week. Get up a little before 5 am and rush to the gym while everyone is asleep for 30 mins of elliptical (4x a week) and 1 x a week of weights. I also spend many minutes a week walking the dog and walking to and from metro on my daily commute.

So I get loads of exercise but I didn't really lose any weight until I changed what I ate (rather than changing how much). The biggest impact came when I got word that my cholesterol was getting too high and I had to lower my fat intake as well. I cut out a lot of cheese and butter and amazingly I started losing weight without cutting back on food, just changing what I ate.

Good luck, OP!
[Post New]10/12/2009 14:13
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I do boot camp every day at 5:45 am, have 15% body fat, and can run 7 minute miles. I also make 200K a year, am a political progressive and have a perfect family.

signed,

typical DCUM poster


If you really did boot camp everyday, you'd probably have a much more positive attitude.
[Post New]10/12/2009 14:27
zumbamama
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Anonymous wrote:Hi, op.

I work out every day for about 60 mins. Sometimes I work out twice a day. My Gym has a 60 min class called Body Pump which is a weights class with many reps, you could call it weights-cardio-ishy? On those days (2-3 times a week) I will also do an hour of cardio.

By the way, Zumbamama, Im usually STARVING after I work out. I will try your suggestion..


Wow...everyday! Be careful, honey...rest days help keep you fit, too! But I guess your workout time probably equals the mine...I do 1-3 hours a day, but have 1-2 rest days per week. I'm a total zombie on those days...but can't recharge without them.

To stave off the hunger, you might also try sipping water before, during and after the workout. Frequent sips of water keeps me going and puts a little something in my belly.
[Post New]10/12/2009 14:47
Anonymous
6-7 days per week. Exercise is a must for me. It keeps me focused and sane. I usually go at some point during the workday (my company is very flexible) and eat lunch at my desk afterwards. I try never to do the same workout 2 days in a row, so I run and lift sometimes, spin and stretch other times, and make sure to get in a yoga/pilates class at least once a week. You can find the time if you make it non-negotiable.
[Post New]10/12/2009 14:47
Anonymous
Opps, sorry Zumbamama, Im the poster you're talking about above. I meant to say, "Every day of the week" I take the weekends off.

would you suggest more rest days between workouts as opposed to two in a row?
[Post New]10/12/2009 15:40
zumbamama
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Anonymous wrote:Opps, sorry Zumbamama, Im the poster you're talking about above. I meant to say, "Every day of the week" I take the weekends off.

would you suggest more rest days between workouts as opposed to two in a row?


mmm...the ACE experts recommend more rest days between...but I think if YOU can already handle 5 days in a row or if that way works best for your schedule, then go for it. Athletes train 5 days a week and it's great to relax for a whole weekend!
[Post New]10/12/2009 20:29
Anonymous
I am a (semi) new mom to twins, and am just getting back into the swing of things. I am now doing hot yoga twice a week - Wednesday nights (mid week stress release) and Saturday mornings. I am not ashamed to admit that at this point, I often have to go into child's pose.

Literally, I am a new person after these sessions, and I feel like I am getting a good workout each time I go.

p.s. When I leave that place, it looks like I just took a hot shower. Beat red and soaking wet. Love it to pieces.
[Post New]10/12/2009 20:59
Anonymous
I aim for 6X a week.

Mon/Wed/Fri. 6:15 am or 8 am Fit4Moms class

T/Th/Sat or Sun. run 4.5 miles (just started this in August- prior to that I would do elliptical at the gym)

I sometime run 3 miles on days I do Fit4Moms. Just depends.

The running has made a huge difference for me. Pairing it up with the classes I do that involve 5 lb. weights, sprints, etc. has been good for my overall fitness level.
[Post New]10/12/2009 21:05
Anonymous
I don't workout, but all of your posts make me want to! I think I will start.
[Post New]10/12/2009 21:19
Anonymous
4-6 times per week, a mix of cardio, Zumba (I'm not Zumbamama and have never met her, but the classes sure are fun) and weights. I don't have an amazing figure, nor am I perfectly fit, but I really enjoy my gym time. I work FT and have two kids, but I belong to a gym with evening hours and work out from about 8-9 most nights. On weekends, I go first thing in the morning, or else in the late afternoon. DH (who is a crack of dawn exerciser) stays with the kids (who are generally sleeping) when I'm at the gym. It's the only "me" time I get, so it's sacred.
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