Would it be wise to walk 3 miles every morning and then hit the gym up around 7 pm? I would be doing this 5 times a week. Is this a bit much?
129726
Seems a little excessive just to keep fit but if you're training for a marathon, then that's a different story! Just be careful you don't burn yourself out!!
393225
I agree with the afternoon walk idea - you could also try giving yourself a foot massage before bed to see if that helps.
407038
You asked for a fitness guru?\n\nHere I am!\n\nMany people have great intentions on going to the gym this winter, but I bet at least 75% won't even make it in for their free appointment. \n\nThe sad thing is, the same 75% who won't make it in, are the same ones who last year didn't make it to the gym.\n\nSo many people wast money by not using their gym memberships, IT DRIVES ME CRAZY.\n\nIn order to tone your arms, you also need to work the body parts around your arms (shoulders, back, chest, abs, biceps, triceps.) \n\nI would rather you do multi-joint or multi-muscle exercises (exercises that target multiple areas at once) instead of doing isolation exercises. \n\nThe theory behind my method is two fold. \n\n1. You won't have to spend 2 hours in the gym to "hit" every area, instead you could spend 30-45 minutes. \n\nBy cutting back on time you are more likely to look forward to going to the gym as opposed to dreading the gym visit.\n\n2. You are more likely to burn more fat, which will allow you to see more of your toned muscles.\n\nMultijoint exercises will burn more calories in a lesser amount of time than isolation exercises do.\n\n\nIf you don't believe me:\n\nProve me wrong. \n\nSpend 6 weeks doing isolation\n\nthen \n\nspend 6 weeks doing multi-joint\n\nI betcha I win.
479524
I know exactly what you mean.  I am an exercise hater!  Walking up the stairs to my classroom every morning is a trip.  Why? Because I am lazy.  My bones are stiff and I just can't work up the energy to get going.  I know I should, but I just don't.  But you know what - I thank you for the wake up call.  In less than a month, I will be 54 and I know I need to get this body worked out. I have no excuse. I am steps away from a full, complete up-to-date exercise and weight room, sauna and steam room with indoor and outdoor pools.  Shame on me.
372172
It would be kind of hard for me to give you a full routine but I could give you a few suggestions. Try and get to bed earlier so that you can wake up earlier. An early morning walk is very refreshing and gets you started to a good day. Never miss breakfast! And try your best to have something healthy like a whole grain cereal or even a porridge ie:oatmeal. Drink lots of water through out the day. Do you have a library or chapers around? Go and have a coffee and read a book for a couple of hours. Have any leisure centres around. Phone and ask them the available activities for the day. They might have aerobic, swimming, kick boxing, skating. Last but not least...make appointements in advance to go out with your friends for a lunch, coffee, movie, walk or many other things. Think possitivly!
615444
Experts recommend 10,000 steps a day for cardiovascular health.  That works out to about 5 miles for most people. You may need more than this for weight loss. It all depends on your caloric intake.\n \n  My boyfriend bought a pedometer recently and it really motivated him to get active. He is a very heavy guy on his way to being a less heavy guy, and doing it the healthy way.  \n\nA good high protein and low calorie diet full of fresh and raw foods will also help you reach your goal.  \n\nWalking also reduces stress and blood pressure. I included a link for you to check out in the resource box, hopefully this will help. Good luck to you.
267970
I have hiked part of the Appalachian trial, as well as trails in the blue ridge mountains in NC.  If I was you guys, I would try to get in around 8-10 miles a day. You didn't say how far you expected to hike, but this is my guesstimate for a good hike.  If you want to get more distance covered than 30 miles, I'd do 15 miles a day. I usually approximate time by remembering that a slow hike of 5 miles will take approx. 2 hours.  So if you hike 6 hours a day, you should get in 15 miles a day. Of course you want to get up early and get a good breakfast before you leave for the hike. You will most likely cover more than 5 miles in 2 hours, but this is a good estimate. The trail you are hiking is absolutely beautiful.  I loved it when I went. It is relatively flat in most spots. Not flat but not up and down mountain sides. E-mail me if you have any other questions.  Have fun.
674934
CRANK IT UP!!  20 min a day is crap.  Step it up a bit, go atleast 45 min of non stop cardio work outs.  Just 3 days a week will get u in shape.
582335
Honestly, this really sounds like something you want to discuss with a trained professional, like your physician or personal trainer at a local gym. In my personal opinion (not that it really matters), you sound just a little thin, and that may be why your run time is a little slow, because if your body isn't in top-notch shape weight-wise and nutritionally speaking, you can't expect to get the most out of exercising because you body isn't really able to perform in that way. I think if you weighed a little more and ate properly and worked out with the guidance of a personal trainer and nutritionist/dietitian, you'd be doing great and be feeling terrific by Labor Day! Also, remember that getting enough sleep is crucial for your body to keep in tip-top shape, I'd say at least 7 hours a night.
517028
Yes It's ok!!, doctors recommend exercise at least 30 minutes 5 days a week. \nI go to the gym Monday-Friday and I take my weekends off.  Nothing will happen, relax!!.
380198
I would walk or jog 20 minutes after school. I would also try to use weights daily- doesn't have to be anything heavy, or you can use your own body weight (ie crunches, pushups, chin ups, lunges) Just make sure you use good form. Also you could get involved in a sport that you have fun and keeps you active. Walk 10-20 more minutes later in the day. If you want to walk in the morning also it's great to get you energized, if you're allowed to do this. Also try dancing! You can do it in your own home and just make it up as you go along- there's no right or wrong way to do it. Make sure you drink water! Have fun, good luck!
276747
sounds like you have a good plan going. it is good you are engaging in jogging three times a week, but the other days, i challenge you to do something active. not more jogging, but perhaps walking more (since being at school is a very sedentary activity). Just keep in mind that losing 1-2 lbs per week is a healthy weight loss goal. (if you lose more, its just water, and run the risk of becoming dehyrdated)\ngood luck!
404391
Exercise and diet.\nFor diet see a below one week diet.\nDo not know your schedule, but try this for exercise: first thing in the am, 30-45 mins of moderate. (elipitcal or rowing) go for a 10 min walk at mid morning. Run at lunch (Harder 30 mins) 10 min walk mid afternoon. 30-45 min moderate at around 5pm. And if you can, something around the time you go to bed. \nAlso, do not eat after 6pm, and go to bed early (No later than 9pm)
222809
Start with some walking. Walk for a set amount of time, say 30 minutes. Pick up the pace after a week or so, add some more time on as you begin to feel more in shape. It's always smart and safe to start with something easy like this and work your way up to more strenuous exercise routines.
24300
Walking works very well for me. It's easy to do, and it utilizes all body parts. Another fun thing to do is have some friends over, and put some upbeat music on, and all of you exercise together. It's not only fun, but healthy. Believe it or not, I lost 17 lbs. in 2 weeks by just doing the Cha Cha Slide with my daughters every day, a few years ago. It was really fun, and I didn't think about how boring and exhausting exercise could be.
144078
i would start with 2 times per week and go up to 3 in a month, that will give your body time to get used to it. only once a week starting out will not give you enough time each week to get in the routine.
2549
You definitely shouldn't skip the workout because you will feel better and be healthier if you don't.\nI am an aerobics instructor and I know from seeing many different people come and go that the best work out is one that works for your life no matter how crazy it may seem.  So, find what works for you as far as when to do what.  Just remember that if weight-loss is your goal, you don't want to skimp on the weight training because the more muscle you have, the more fat you will burn.  I have also recently read that it is just as effective to workout three times a day for ten minutes at a time as it is to workout one time for thirty minutes.  In fact doing the 3 time a day thing tends to jumpstart one's metabolism.  \n     Also, I always eat before working out so that I will have energy!  Just don't eat anything too big or too heavy.  I tend to eat a bowl of cereal,small peanut butter sandwich or a granola bar if I'm on the go.