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How many days should I workout?

MurphySB89 Posts: 56 Joined: 2004/06/01	2004/06/23, 11:46 AM I'm 15, 125 lbs. I just started working out a few weeks ago and I was wondering how many days a week I should workout without over doing it. I usually workout for an hour of lifting. And then carido.:)
Pritchard Posts: 1,212 Joined: 2004/03/02	2004/06/23, 11:51 AM i'd say that an hour to start with may be a bit long, you'll have to get someone elses opinion on that. i rteckon the average number of days for working out a week is four to five, use the site resources to get a good split routine going. help? -------------- A freetrainer is a happy trainer! A.D.F.
aec2003 Posts: 17 Joined: 2003/12/30	2004/06/23, 04:23 PM I'm 19, and just started a new workout. I've been doing it for slightly over a week now. I am working out every day, but doing different exercises. I came up with my plan by myself though, so I'm not sure if its a good workout plan or not. I'm doing Tae-bo on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday. I'm also doing ab workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. I do leg workouts on Tuesday & Friday. I lift weights on Sunday & Thursday. I really dont know if I'm doing too much, or not enough or whatever. I know this probably didn't help much, but I really dont know the answers to your questions. The moderators might know though, if you could find one of them to answer your question.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/06/23, 08:40 PM There is nothing wrong with training 3x a week as a beginner. Get used to the equipment, and obtain good form. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
MurphySB89 Posts: 56 Joined: 2004/06/01	2004/06/24, 12:48 AM K. So asking everyone else out there. Is working out for an hour as a beginner to long?
wwechick Posts: 8 Joined: 2004/06/19	2004/06/24, 07:12 AM In my opinion, it's not the length of the workout but your intensity and form that really matter. -------------- The body achieves what the mind believes.
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/06/24, 04:30 PM that's true. sometimes it can take longer if you're working out with someone. It just depends. You should focus more on how many exercises/sets you do, not so much how long it takes. You could get 5 exercises with 3 sets each done in about 40 mins. -------------- A broken clock is right twice a day
MurphySB89 Posts: 56 Joined: 2004/06/01	2004/06/24, 04:31 PM K thankx. I will do that
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2004/06/24, 05:46 PM I think an hour sound good - just listen to your body - try it & see if not then you know to relax more or add to it but just remember to keep your form. -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language