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How long do you train ?

dnold Posts: 104 Joined: 2004/09/25	2004/10/09, 02:56 PM I was wondering how long most of your training sessions take to complete. Doing my program off of this sight takes me about 25 to 35 minutes depending on which body parts I have to do. Some days they have me on only 3 or 4 different exercises but others they have 5 to 6. It doesn't seem like I am spending enough time lifting.
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2004/10/09, 03:13 PM It usually takes me about an hour, no less than 45 minutes though. What program are you doing of FT?
dnold Posts: 104 Joined: 2004/09/25	2004/10/09, 05:38 PM I am doing the progressive gains exercise program 4 days per weak.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/10/09, 05:45 PM I'm in the gym training for about an hour. Consider 30 min of cardio. I do 2 muscles every day,on a 5 day split. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/10/09, 06:48 PM The program I'm on, including the 12 week abs (gives me five ab exercises) takes me at least an hour to an hour and a half depending on what the kids are doing... (I work out at home)... -------------- t I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2004/10/09, 06:50 PM 1 hour 1.15 at most
	2004/10/09, 06:55 PM 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours depending on the day and if I do cardio. I do the cardio at least 4 to 6 hours after weights. -------------- I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol Charlie
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/10/09, 08:35 PM depends, on deadlift and squat days, close to 1 1/2 hour maybe 2. Part of this i scause of knee problems, and it take 2-4 sets just to warm my knees up, plus I go up to about 1000+lbs on leg press,so i have to chase 45s and junk. chest, shoulders I can get done in an hour easy. -------------- ....I\'m probably in my underwear typing this......or maybe not!
dnold Posts: 104 Joined: 2004/09/25	2004/10/09, 10:46 PM Does it take this much time because of the rest between sets? Following the exercises on the FT program I was recomended I have a hard time getting my session to last longer than 35min. Am I not resting long enough between my sets? About 30 to 45 sec between sets.
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2004/10/09, 10:50 PM Depends if i'm lifting heavy sometimes i like to rest a little longer like a min. or longer. But to switch it up and shock the body i'll try to rest for about 30-45sec. usually under a minute. How many sets are you doing? Arm you warming up?
dnold Posts: 104 Joined: 2004/09/25	2004/10/09, 10:56 PM I am doing 4 sets of each exercise which is two exercises per muscle group and 2 to 3 muscle groups per session. I have to admit I don't do alot of warm up just a couple of reps of the exercise I am about to do.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/10/10, 11:43 AM Though 45 min. to 1 1/2 hr. is usually optimal or close to it, may vary. Instinctive training can be useful. Train long enough but not too long to meet your recovery threshold. It doesn't matter how long you train, if you cannot recover from it you are not helping yourself. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com