4x a week workout?
on 2/27/14 11:29 pm
My BMI is 43 and I am working out 4x a week tops at the gym. Is that enough or everyday workout is ideal?
I exercise 6 days a week for at least one hour at my target heart rate. Yesterday I ran for 94 minutes, but 13 minutes were warm up/cool down and not at THR.
I run 3x one week and 4x the next week and in between I am doing core work/Pilates/weights but 3-4x a week is really a maintenance level to just stay at the level of fitness you are per just about every trainer I have talked to. Even the Y here has a poster that says to 'keep it steady' come 3 to 4 visits a week.
My bet is that there are many schools of thought, but when you ask me, you get mine. :)
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on 3/27/14 3:10 pm - GA
I think its great you are exercising 4 times a week. Good job. I have been a personal trainer for over 10 years and most of my weight loss successes have come from people I have exercising 5 days a week. Not necessarily with me but 5 day on a consistent exercise routine. Usually 1-3 days is for people who have reached there fitness goals and are maintaining. Four days is not bad but that fifth day really gets you into the results. I do think if you are exercising at the proper intensity, reps, sets, cardio, etc. for weight loss your body needs two recovery days. Don't want to overdo it but definitely want to exercise enough to challenge your body. Additionally, its also the exercise program you are doing on the days you exercise which will ultimately determine your results. So make sure the program you are on is geared toward your goals and you have done the proper research. Hope this helps.