How long do you work out and how often?

Sara1000 · 09-25-12, 07:41 AM

I'm just wondering what most VFrs do each day and how often do you have a rest/recovery day?

I'm in my 60's and am doing 45 min. to an hour most days with 1 recovery day. My workouts mix Leslie with about 20 minutes of intense (for me) work, either cardio, weights or a combination.

My goal is to be strong and have unlimited endurance, cut body fat/increase muscle mass.

I feel great so I don't think I'm overdoing it but just wondering what others do. If you don't mind, include what decade you're in when you respond. Thanks.

Nuggie's Auntie · 09-25-12, 07:56 AM

I'm 40 and try to do an hour a day, but I'm not always successful! I also try to maintain a high activity level throughout the day. I wear a Fitbit and try to get at least 10k steps per day which isn't difficult during the school year.

I try not to take a complete rest day as I find I get out of my groove and it's harder for me to get back into it, but I don't hit it really hard every day. Sometimes, I'll just go for an easy walk or have a good stretch during my workout time.

I certainly don't think you're overdoing it if you feel good and energetic. When you consider how much activity people used to get before the age of cars and computers, even a pretty active person probably pales in comparison!

Elise7 · 09-25-12, 07:57 AM

I'm in my 20s. I do 5 days with 1 hour sessions of fairly intense cardio or weights. I do 1 day with a 40 minute session of something light like Ellen or a free Jessica Smith YouTube workout.

marmact · 09-25-12, 08:03 AM

Oooh, good question! I'm about to turn 45 and what I do varies based on a bunch of factors (such as time available, what's going on with work and the boy, etc.). My usual approach is an hour a day 6 days a week, varying the intensity and impact. Then I go through periods where I am really focused on the mental boost I get from high-intensity work (I do this during seasonal changes to ward off SAD). That involves 1 to 1.5 hours a day of higher-impact, higher-intensity work. I usually only do that 3-4 days a week, and for me it gets the job done. I do take rest days as needed.

patchworkpenguin · 09-25-12, 08:11 AM

I'm in my mid 40's, and I try to do an hour 5 times a week. Right now I'm trying to do 30min weights and 30min cardio each day. Not really thrilled about the cardio part so if I do weights with it I'm more likely to actually do it and not skip my cardio workouts.

PhyllisG · 09-25-12, 08:25 AM

I am in my 60's and do about an hour every day and take a rest day after maybe 10 days. Right now I am doing Les Mills Pump (last week). I didn't take as many rest days as they suggest but usually did an Ellen Barrett workout instead.

Gams · 09-25-12, 08:31 AM

I am in my 50's and I try to work out for a minimum of an hour a day every day. I often don't get an hour in on Friday, though, because I work 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.on Fridays and sometimes I'm just too tired.

JackieB · 09-25-12, 08:32 AM

I'm 45 and work out every day. I generally walk about three miles outdoors or if I can't do a dvd such as Ellen Barrett. I also do at least one Classical Stretch/Essentrics workout every day.

I have four kids (and a new puppy!) and things are hectic here. Generally on the weekend I do longer workouts; the dad is home and I feel like it's my "treat". Weird, huh?

Jackie

Kesal · 09-25-12, 08:52 AM

I'm in my late 30s. My schedule varies throughout the year. My goal is 3 hours per week minimum. I rarely miss that goal, and for the past few years my average has been more like 4 hours per week, but that's just "extra" in my mind. My average workout is probably between 30 and 50 minutes (I have a few very valuable 15 to 20 minute workouts that I use when I just want to do something; they add up). I take one or two rest days most weeks.

Breezy Trousers · 09-25-12, 09:07 AM

I'm 50. I do some form of circuit training 40-60 mins. a day, 5-6 days a week. I prefer to get it done first thing in the morning when my energy levels are highest.

I average 1 yoga class a week and am now adding 15-30 mins of stretching/yoga in the evenings before I go to bed. Sometimes I walk outdoors, too.

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09-25-12, 07:41 AM
Sara1000 Join Date: Sep 2008	How long do you work out and how often? I'm just wondering what most VFrs do each day and how often do you have a rest/recovery day? I'm in my 60's and am doing 45 min. to an hour most days with 1 recovery day. My workouts mix Leslie with about 20 minutes of intense (for me) work, either cardio, weights or a combination. My goal is to be strong and have unlimited endurance, cut body fat/increase muscle mass. I feel great so I don't think I'm overdoing it but just wondering what others do. If you don't mind, include what decade you're in when you respond. Thanks.

09-25-12, 07:56 AM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	I'm 40 and try to do an hour a day, but I'm not always successful! I also try to maintain a high activity level throughout the day. I wear a Fitbit and try to get at least 10k steps per day which isn't difficult during the school year. I try not to take a complete rest day as I find I get out of my groove and it's harder for me to get back into it, but I don't hit it really hard every day. Sometimes, I'll just go for an easy walk or have a good stretch during my workout time. I certainly don't think you're overdoing it if you feel good and energetic. When you consider how much activity people used to get before the age of cars and computers, even a pretty active person probably pales in comparison!

09-25-12, 07:57 AM
Elise7 Join Date: Jan 2011	I'm in my 20s. I do 5 days with 1 hour sessions of fairly intense cardio or weights. I do 1 day with a 40 minute session of something light like Ellen or a free Jessica Smith YouTube workout.

09-25-12, 08:03 AM
marmact Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a plank position	Oooh, good question! I'm about to turn 45 and what I do varies based on a bunch of factors (such as time available, what's going on with work and the boy, etc.). My usual approach is an hour a day 6 days a week, varying the intensity and impact. Then I go through periods where I am really focused on the mental boost I get from high-intensity work (I do this during seasonal changes to ward off SAD). That involves 1 to 1.5 hours a day of higher-impact, higher-intensity work. I usually only do that 3-4 days a week, and for me it gets the job done. I do take rest days as needed. __________________ "We will dance on their chamois!" ~ Grunter von Agony, Hell Hath No Fury (The Sufferfest)

09-25-12, 08:11 AM
patchworkpenguin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Memphis, TN	I'm in my mid 40's, and I try to do an hour 5 times a week. Right now I'm trying to do 30min weights and 30min cardio each day. Not really thrilled about the cardio part so if I do weights with it I'm more likely to actually do it and not skip my cardio workouts. __________________ PENGUIN "There's not enough love in this world...turn to the penguin next to you, put your flippers up, fluff him up a little bit, and give him a hug." ~Lovelace "An exercise in futility still counts as exercise!" "There's a pattern to the randomness!" ~ Artie ~ Warehouse 13 "Weakness is hard, but weakness doesn't have to mean defeat!" ~ Lysa TerKeurst "That's the only break you get, so I hope you enjoyed it" ~~Cathe, STS, Meso 2

09-25-12, 08:25 AM
PhyllisG Join Date: May 2005 Location: Woodstock NY	I am in my 60's and do about an hour every day and take a rest day after maybe 10 days. Right now I am doing Les Mills Pump (last week). I didn't take as many rest days as they suggest but usually did an Ellen Barrett workout instead.

09-25-12, 08:31 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I am in my 50's and I try to work out for a minimum of an hour a day every day. I often don't get an hour in on Friday, though, because I work 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.on Fridays and sometimes I'm just too tired.

09-25-12, 08:32 AM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	I'm 45 and work out every day. I generally walk about three miles outdoors or if I can't do a dvd such as Ellen Barrett. I also do at least one Classical Stretch/Essentrics workout every day. I have four kids (and a new puppy!) and things are hectic here. Generally on the weekend I do longer workouts; the dad is home and I feel like it's my "treat". Weird, huh? Jackie

09-25-12, 08:52 AM
Kesal Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Upstate NY	I'm in my late 30s. My schedule varies throughout the year. My goal is 3 hours per week minimum. I rarely miss that goal, and for the past few years my average has been more like 4 hours per week, but that's just "extra" in my mind. My average workout is probably between 30 and 50 minutes (I have a few very valuable 15 to 20 minute workouts that I use when I just want to do something; they add up). I take one or two rest days most weeks.

09-25-12, 09:07 AM
Breezy Trousers Join Date: Dec 2007	I'm 50. I do some form of circuit training 40-60 mins. a day, 5-6 days a week. I prefer to get it done first thing in the morning when my energy levels are highest. I average 1 yoga class a week and am now adding 15-30 mins of stretching/yoga in the evenings before I go to bed. Sometimes I walk outdoors, too.