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Are Your Weekend Workouts More Intense?

FitSugar — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:00:05 -0700

Hooray for Saturday and Sunday! I love my job, but I love my days off more because I have the free time to do whatever I want. That translates to longer, more intense workouts than I do during the week. I go on lengthy bike rides, hike up mountains, go rock climbing, take three-hour yoga workshops, and once Winter comes, I'll go skiing too. I love to push myself hard on my weekend workouts, and then afterward, it feels so good to eat a big meal and relax. How about you?

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Are Your Weekend Workouts Longer?

FitSugar — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:30:00 -0700

I'm psyched when the weekend rolls around because my schedule is fairly wide open, so I can plan longer workouts than I'd be able to do Monday through Friday. I like to go for hikes with the fam, make dates with my running buddies to do longer runs, or my hubby and I go for hour-long bike rides. What about you?

Fit Tip: Do One Long Workout on the Weekend

FitSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:30:00 -0700

On weekdays, I squeeze my workouts into my busy schedule whenever I can. They're often rushed, and last no more than an hour. So one day a week I like to take my time and do one really long workout. I go for a long-distance bike ride, a half-day hike with the family, attend an all-morning yoga workshop, or take a lengthy jog. Weekends are perfect for long workouts since most people have flexibility in their schedules to sneak away for a couple hours. Plus, I can usually get someone to exercise with me, so it makes the time go by quickly and is much more fun. So this weekend, choose one day to do a long workout. Since the weather is so agreeable this time of year, it's a great habit to get into.

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Friday Night Workout

FitSugar — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:30:00 -0700

By the time Friday night rolls around all I can really do to celebrate the upcoming weekend is say "TGIF," and that is just about it. Going out on the town after a week of working and mothering often just seems too tiring. You know what though, exercising often does not - go figure!

The gym is often not crowded Friday after work, so working out feels like I am flying solo. I can hop from cardio machine to cardio and really mix it up. Plus, if I start the weekend off on the right foot, I can keep a healthy balance for the next two days. If I can't make it to the gym I do a DVD at home. This Friday night workout motivates a Saturday morning. Seriously! The extra hour of light in the evening makes it easier to squeeze in a workout.

Am I alone here? Does anyone else like to start her weekend with a workout? Let me know in the comment section below.

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Don't Let the Weekend Slow You Down

FitSugar — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:00:00 -0700

I like to think of dieting as a lifestyle change, not just a means of limiting calories. This means when the weekend rolls around, you need to continue your healthy lifestyle and forgo the many splurges Saturday and Sunday can offer, like brunch and extra cocktails.

New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that dieters tend to eat more calories on the weekend. Eating more calories than you expend means you slow down weight loss. I think an occasional splurge is OK, but two days of consistent splurges can make the needle on the scale stagnate, or even worse head in the wrong direction.

Going "weekend casual" doesn't mean you can let your willpower off the hook. Watch your portions of both food and alcohol. Plan ahead just like you do during the week. Don't sabotage your hard earned week of work in two days.

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If You Go Away For the Weekend, Do You Work Out?

FitSugar — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:30:00 -0700

I always try to exercise if I'm going away on a week long vacation. I like to maintain my regular workout schedule if I can. Weekends away are a different story though. If I only go away for Saturday and Sunday, I don't always plan to work out because I tend to be really busy. How about you?

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Weekend Workout: Saturday or Sunday?

FitSugar — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:00:00 -0800

Working out on the weekend feels so much different, doesn't it? You're usually not rushed so you can fit it in when you want to, and it often feels more enjoyable. So which day do you prefer to exercise on the weekends?

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Do You Exercise on the Weekends?

FitSugar — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0800

When it comes to working out on the weekends, some of us are weekend warriors while the rest of us like to take the weekends off. Me, I like to exercise on the weekend because my schedule is a little more flexible in terms of when I can do it and where. So what about you guys . . .

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Friday Night Workout - Try It and See

FitSugar — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:45:00 -0700

The gym is often not crowded Friday after work, so working out feels like my individual luxury. Plus, if I start the weekend off on the right foot, I can keep my healthy balance for the next two days. If I can't make it to the gym I do a DVD at home. This Friday night workout motivates a Saturday morning. Seriously!

Am I alone here? Does anyone else like to start his or her weekend with a workout? Let me know in the comment section below.

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How Many Times Do You Work Out on the Weekend?

FitSugar — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:30:00 -0700

I try to get in at least one good workout every weekend, and if that isn't possible, I take a long walk or get active some other way. How about you: do you commit to working out on the weekends?

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