How long should my training sessions be?

captainaryan · 2016-07-01T12:54:42+00:00

Lifting more than five days a week can spike cortisol and lower testosterone. I generally take off Wednesday and Sunday. Optimum regrowth of muscle fiber usually takes place 48-72 after the working of the muscle fibers. So aim to work out a comfortable split that focuses on this.
The body generally finds peak performance in a window of about 45-60 minutes, so whatever you can realistically fit in that time day to day will be sufficient. You can go for longer if you want, but without fail you will be weaker beyond an hour, which is often when I choose to grind out lighter weight if I still have energy.
Lift for strength first and then hypertrophy if you choose. Moderation is important but it's not an excuse to puss out. If you're trying to gain or lose mass, you have to go hard in that window of time, every day you work out. Focus on hard contractions, flexing your core, and controlling the bar and dumbbells.

Most of all listen to your body. It's smarter than you or me.

look4wolfpack · 2016-07-01T14:15:25+00:00

There isn't a specific number of sets that is correct, and without knowing your fitness level no one can accurately tell you how much volume your body is capable of. Here is the ExRx Weight Training Guidelines page that will answer a lot of your questions and was written by professionals from the industry.

TrumpRules2016 · 2016-07-01T14:42:43+00:00

I get my lifting workouts done in 30-45 minutes and I workout 3-4 times a week and it's been working for me. You really should keep your workouts under 45 minutes. Lift heavy for compound exercises in the 1-5 rep range.

artibonite · 2016-07-01T16:07:10+00:00

Everyones recovery time is different. Focus on making sure you are not overtraining. It's pretty simple really, as long as you are not regressing in your lifts, you are fine. If you notice your lifts start to drop off, you need more rest. You can adjust this by reducing either the length, intensity, or frequency of your workouts. Simple stuff

Title	How long should my training sessions be?
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Date	July 1, 2016 12:30 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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