Exercise

Zoe100 · 11-02-2006, 01:04 PM

How many days in a row do you guys run beore taking a break? I run around 2.5 miles, then do other stuff that takes like 20 minutes

rose2summer · 11-02-2006, 01:05 PM

I exercise for 1-2hrs/day, 6 days a week, then take a 1 day break.

I do cardio for 30-45min and then weights for the rest, and if I am really feeling it, I will do an aerobics class.

TiredMan · 11-02-2006, 01:06 PM

I run every other day rather than days in a row.

About 3.5 miles 3 mornings a week.

Then gym at night 2/3 times a week.

And in the summers, add basketball and baseball on the weekends.

rmpavlock · 11-02-2006, 01:11 PM

I'm not sure if teaching dance qualifies because my students do a lot of the physical work. I'll do a lot, but not all depending on the class. Outside of teaching I usually take a 1 1/2 hr ballet class for myself once a week and yoga once a week in the mornings. I belong to a gym, so sometimes I'll take other classes depending on my mood.

RayKay · 11-02-2006, 01:17 PM

I run about 18-25 miles a week over 3-4 days, I also do cross training with my cycling 2-3 days a week, some weight training 1-2X, and yoga almost daily. I do most of this very early morning before classes these days.

I usually take one day off a week, varied when I am feeling ill, or overtrained of course.

It all depends on your own personal goals, own personal recovery needs (recovery is good, and every few weeks you should also take an easier week. You get stronger in between workouts as your rebuild muscle, if you don't you just break it down further and further without gain), age, fitness goals, life balance/schedule.

Juliana · 11-02-2006, 01:26 PM

I can't run right now, but I ran every other day, or every two days. I'm older though; in my teens and twenties, I ran five days a week with weekends off.

TiredMan · 11-02-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RayKay

I run about 18-25 miles a week over 3-4 days, I also do cross training with my cycling 2-3 days a week, some weight training 1-2X, and yoga almost daily. I do most of this very early morning before classes these days.

I usually take one day off a week, varied when I am feeling ill, or overtrained of course.

It all depends on your own personal goals, own personal recovery needs (recovery is good, and every few weeks you should also take an easier week. You get stronger in between workouts as your rebuild muscle, if you don't you just break it down further and further without gain), age, fitness goals, life balance/schedule.

Man I wish I could exercise that much but the sports, especially the baseball drains me. Pitching is so exhausting on your arms and body.

RayKay · 11-02-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TiredMan

Man I wish I could exercise that much but the sports, especially the baseball drains me. Pitching is so exhausting on your arms and body.

I know, I do racing in mountain biking, some running; and on race weeks I definitely need more recovery as the physical and mental output tends to be a lot higher than when you are training, or just exercising.

TiredMan · 11-02-2006, 01:53 PM

The pitching is the hardest part. Arm is so sore for days sometimes, I couldnt imagine using them.

Injuries seems to be my other obsticle. I get hurt a lot.

SW · 11-02-2006, 01:56 PM

I have taken maybe 10 days off of my bike in the last 3 years. I race , train and commute by bike. I dont own a car and live in the suburbs so everywher i go is by bike. BUT, i am tired all the time for the last few months I need rest.

11-02-2006, 01:04 PM	#1
Zoe100 Offline Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 42	Exercise How many days in a row do you guys run beore taking a break? I run around 2.5 miles, then do other stuff that takes like 20 minutes

11-02-2006, 01:05 PM	#2
rose2summer Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 2,389	I exercise for 1-2hrs/day, 6 days a week, then take a 1 day break. I do cardio for 30-45min and then weights for the rest, and if I am really feeling it, I will do an aerobics class. __________________ If life is fulfilled we go away with empty hands. ~Chinese Proverb~ With every failure, there's a chance for success. With every failure, there's a chance to learn. ~Rose~

11-02-2006, 01:17 PM	#5
RayKay Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Middle of Canada Gender: Female Age: 30 Posts: 13,270	I run about 18-25 miles a week over 3-4 days, I also do cross training with my cycling 2-3 days a week, some weight training 1-2X, and yoga almost daily. I do most of this very early morning before classes these days. I usually take one day off a week, varied when I am feeling ill, or overtrained of course. It all depends on your own personal goals, own personal recovery needs (recovery is good, and every few weeks you should also take an easier week. You get stronger in between workouts as your rebuild muscle, if you don't you just break it down further and further without gain), age, fitness goals, life balance/schedule. __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]<--- [COLOR=sienna]Carbun the Super-Bunny[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=#556b2f][/COLOR][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]At the end of the day, how you imprinted on someones life and heart is the only true mark any of us leave on this earth and is what we are most proud of... [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- My Biggest Hero and Mentor: My Mum.[/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=orange][B]Il faut d'abord durer [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- Ernest Hemingway[/SIZE][/I]

11-02-2006, 01:26 PM	#6
Juliana Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 985	I can't run right now, but I ran every other day, or every two days. I'm older though; in my teens and twenties, I ran five days a week with weekends off. __________________ "I cannot rest from travel, I will drink life to the lees." -- Tennyson

11-02-2006, 01:06 PM	#3
TiredMan Offline Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 34 Posts: 1,374	I run every other day rather than days in a row. About 3.5 miles 3 mornings a week. Then gym at night 2/3 times a week. And in the summers, add basketball and baseball on the weekends.

11-02-2006, 01:11 PM	#4
rmpavlock Offline Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 271	I'm not sure if teaching dance qualifies because my students do a lot of the physical work. I'll do a lot, but not all depending on the class. Outside of teaching I usually take a 1 1/2 hr ballet class for myself once a week and yoga once a week in the mornings. I belong to a gym, so sometimes I'll take other classes depending on my mood.

11-02-2006, 01:53 PM	#9
TiredMan Offline Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 34 Posts: 1,374	The pitching is the hardest part. Arm is so sore for days sometimes, I couldnt imagine using them. Injuries seems to be my other obsticle. I get hurt a lot.

11-02-2006, 01:56 PM	#10
SW Offline Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Gender: Male Posts: 178	I have taken maybe 10 days off of my bike in the last 3 years. I race , train and commute by bike. I dont own a car and live in the suburbs so everywher i go is by bike. BUT, i am tired all the time for the last few months I need rest.