Thread: HOW Long are your Workouts?

Originally Posted by Mhuddleston

Has anyone found that a specifac amount of Workout Time works Best? What is too much? I have been warned about overtraining as it can hault my gains.
Of course at the same time you want to push your body as far as possible, as much as you can without over training.

I understand this varies IF you are doing CArdio Or HIT. But lets say we are working at a normal/medium/Average Pace Weighlifting?

Thoughts?

45min eod

Originally Posted by Mhuddleston

Yes, Please Post A Picture of What you Looked Like Keeping that routine with the 3 workouts a day. I was very similar in Weight, workout, and Even my cycle as you described. IT worked out well For me, All Though I didnt gain much mass as I said I was about 200lbs as you say you also Were. I did on the other hand Feel Very Fit and In shape at that time. By No means was I Big or Near Competition or any kind of Bodybuilder, But I Felt Great @ 200-210 lbs on about 5000 Calories. I hadnt a 6pack either. But I was happy, being my First or 2nd Cycle.

I tried to pm them to u but you box is like a dirty whore: full! Youve gotta erase some shit.

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I warm up with 20 minutes of cardio, followed by an hr-hr 15 minutes of weights and finish with 20-30 minutes of cardio.


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Originally Posted by Mhuddleston

Has anyone found that a specifac amount of Workout Time works Best? What is too much? I have been warned about overtraining as it can hault my gains.
Of course at the same time you want to push your body as far as possible, as much as you can without over training.

I understand this varies IF you are doing CArdio Or HIT. But lets say we are working at a normal/medium/Average Pace Weighlifting?

Thoughts?

This is how I've trained for the past few years. And, I won't change it until it stops working:

Monday thru Friday, I hit the gym in the late afternoon. It starts with 1hr on the treadmill @ an average speed of 3.0-3.2 (nothing taxing) and I keep the treadmill inclined between 8 & max for the duration. That ensures that I will burn anywhere between 600-800 calories before I even lift. This is important, because my appetite is goddamn ridiculous! Plus, I love the endorphin rush and physical benefits I get from cardio. Then, I'll lift between 45-60 minutes with (minimal) breaks between sets. I'll never train a body part that feels sore. And, I always strive to super set all of my lifts, with the max weight usable to make that happen. The weekends are 100% off limits for training- It's nice to string 2 back to back days for recovery. And, it allows me to be more outgoing and do what everyone else is doing. On the weekends I'll eat whatever I want, rip a few beers ( like maybe a 12 pack the whole weekend) and I'll partake in lots of outings with friends. This method of training has definitely improved my quality of life both physically and socially.

Originally Posted by THEPROGRAM

This is how I've trained for the past few years. And, I won't change it until it stops working:

Monday thru Friday, I hit the gym in the late afternoon. It starts with 1hr on the treadmill @ an average speed of 3.0-3.2 (nothing taxing) and I keep the treadmill inclined between 8 & max for the duration. That ensures that I will burn anywhere between 600-800 calories before I even lift. This is important, because my appetite is goddamn ridiculous! Plus, I love the endorphin rush and physical benefits I get from cardio. Then, I'll lift between 45-60 minutes with (minimal) breaks between sets. I'll never train a body part that feels sore. And, I always strive to super set all of my lifts, with the max weight usable to make that happen. The weekends are 100% off limits for training- It's nice to string 2 back to back days for recovery. And, it allows me to be more outgoing and do what everyone else is doing. On the weekends I'll eat whatever I want, rip a few beers ( like maybe a 12 pack the whole weekend) and I'll partake in lots of outings with friends. This method of training has definitely improved my quality of life both physically and socially.

Goddamn that hr on the treadmill thing would be a deal breaker for me. The treadmill is the most boring nothing feeling thing on earth.
I don't count my ab routine as part of my workout (preworkout) and it usually never exceeds 30 minutes. Mostly 20 minutes of non stop no rest in between weighted ab variations. Its actually cardio w weights.
If you're not shredded with unreal stamina, then i wouldnt say it works for you for that much time.
I'm sure you've seen the treadmill oeople who spend that kind of time who look the same year after year- most gradually losing muscle while body fat% increase a little more each year?
Ive seen guys who have carried a lot of muscle get the treadmill addiction thing and they don't even realize how they slipped.
Pics?
Heres mine 5'10" 200lbs no fucking treadmill. Lol

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Originally Posted by lokthai

Goddamn that hr on the treadmill thing would be a deal breaker for me. The treadmill is the most boring nothing feeling thing on earth.
I don't count my ab routine as part of my workout (preworkout) and it usually never exceeds 30 minutes. Mostly 20 minutes of non stop no rest in between weighted ab variations. Its actually cardio w weights.
If you're not shredded with unreal stamina, then i wouldnt say it works for you for that much time.
I'm sure you've seen the treadmill oeople who spend that kind of time who look the same year after year- most gradually losing muscle while body fat% increase a little more each year?
Ive seen guys who have carried a lot of muscle get the treadmill addiction thing and they don't even realize how they slipped.
Pics?
Heres mine 5'10" 200lbs no fucking treadmill. Lol

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Well man, you obviously hate the treadmill and find it boring. Which is totally cool. But, I don't find it boring at all. When I'm lifting, I put all of my concentration into my form and intensity. But, when I'm on the treadmill it's my time to zone out, listen to tunes and get my head right. It's basically, my therapy for the day. I don't use the treadmill to purposely improve any aspect of my workout routine- Although it does. I'm 43 years old and I don't compete. And, at this point in my life, I'm not trying to impress anyone here or at the gym. Nor, make posts shooting them down. I live with PTSD, depression and ADHD. A fun trifecta to be sure. And, murdering myself everyday with cardio can control damn near 100% of those issues.

Originally Posted by THEPROGRAM

Well man, you obviously hate the treadmill and find it boring. Which is totally cool. But, I don't find it boring at all. When I'm lifting, I put all of my concentration into my form and intensity. But, when I'm on the treadmill it's my time to zone out, listen to tunes and get my head right. It's basically, my therapy for the day. I don't use the treadmill to purposely improve any aspect of my workout routine- Although it does. I'm 43 years old and I don't compete. And, at this point in my life, I'm not trying to impress anyone here or at the gym. Nor, make posts shooting them down. I live with PTSD, depression and ADHD. A fun trifecta to be sure. And, murdering myself everyday with cardio can control damn near 100% of those issues.

Lol I'm not cutting you down i just really hate the fucking treadmill and I've had people tell me i should be doing it. Im in my 50's so its all good old man! :-)

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