32 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Gain MuscleDate Joined: July 7, 2014
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I am at the gym lifting weights for about 1 hr to about 1 hr and 30 min,
this is including rest time and waiting for machines to open up,
I add 30 min. ab work and a little bit of cardio too varying between slow cardio hiit, totalling 2 hours maybe 3 hours if it's crazy packed in the gym,
I read a lot it is recommended to train within the 1 hour to 1 hour 15 min window to avoid muscle fatigue and having cortisol being 'pumped' all in your system. If you train more, people even say that you'll do crazy damage to your metabolism or muscle repair etc.?
I've read some research and people backing up that this is a myth, because those recommended times were originally recommended because it was based on studies by college athletes, and they had to train within that 1 hour 15 minute window to not avoid missing classes. I even seen this in personal training texts because this belief is so ingrained in people,
I've talked to Olympic athletes and read MMA fighter workouts, and they workout probably 1 hr - 2 hr gym time and spend the rest of their time honing their skill in their respective field whether through mat time, and specific sports training exercises, usually 8 hour days of training 5-6 days a week,
the difference would be they consume more calories compared to the average gym goer, and get enough rest so their bodies don't break down crazily,
Given that, does it matter how long you're in the gym given that you have enough rest and nutrition and working out properly?
I am at the gym lifting weights for about 1 hr to about 1 hr and 30 min,
this is including rest time and waiting for machines to open up,
I add 30 min. ab work and a little bit of cardio too varying between slow cardio hiit, totalling 2 hours maybe 3 hours if it's crazy packed in the gym,
I read a lot it is recommended to train within the 1 hour to 1 hour 15 min window to avoid muscle fatigue and having cortisol being 'pumped' all in your system. If you train more, people even say that you'll do crazy damage to your metabolism or muscle repair etc.?
I've read some research and people backing up that this is a myth, because those recommended times were originally recommended because it was based on studies by college athletes, and they had to train within that 1 hour 15 minute window to not avoid missing classes. I even seen this in personal training texts because this belief is so ingrained in people,
I've talked to Olympic athletes and read MMA fighter workouts, and they workout probably 1 hr - 2 hr gym time and spend the rest of their time honing their skill in their respective field whether through mat time, and specific sports training exercises, usually 8 hour days of training 5-6 days a week,
the difference would be they consume more calories compared to the average gym goer, and get enough rest so their bodies don't break down crazily,
Given that, does it matter how long you're in the gym given that you have enough rest and nutrition and working out properly?
It is true that you can work too much to a point where it starts to become worse for you rather than good for you.
However, professional body builders can spend up to 3 hours in the gym. They spent that time training a lot of different muscle groups though. Arnold Schwarzenegger for example might have trained half of his body in one session (chest, triceps, abs, quads, glutes, calves). He wouldn't spend three hours in the gym solely working on chest.
It depends how you are spending your time in the gym. In your case, a lot of your time is waiting for equipment by the sounds of it, and you are splitting your time up between different types of exercises (A certain muscle, abs and cardio).
Therefore, your main concern would probably be things like loosing your pump and giving the muscle enough time that it is actually recovering enough so that you are not tearing the muscle from overloading it. I don't think you need to worry about working out for too long.
However, if you are worried about working out to long and not giving your muscles the energy and fuel they need to work to the best of your ability, you could think about getting a supplement like amino-x to keep you going during your workout.
If you spend about 45 minutes - 1 hour working a muscle group, that should be about sufficent time, but if it happens to go a bit longer, it shouldn't hurt. As you say, if you make sure you get plenty of rest, eat a clean, healthy diet, and are working out with proper form and in full range of motion, that is the main thing. Don't make your training sessions into marathons, but make sure you do enough to stimulate growth.
I am at the gym lifting weights for about 1 hr to about 1 hr and 30 min,
this is including rest time and waiting for machines to open up,
I add 30 min. ab work and a little bit of cardio too varying between slow cardio hiit, totalling 2 hours maybe 3 hours if it's crazy packed in the gym,
I read a lot it is recommended to train within the 1 hour to 1 hour 15 min window to avoid muscle fatigue and having cortisol being 'pumped' all in your system. If you train more, people even say that you'll do crazy damage to your metabolism or muscle repair etc.?
I've read some research and people backing up that this is a myth, because those recommended times were originally recommended because it was based on studies by college athletes, and they had to train within that 1 hour 15 minute window to not avoid missing classes. I even seen this in personal training texts because this belief is so ingrained in people,
I've talked to Olympic athletes and read MMA fighter workouts, and they workout probably 1 hr - 2 hr gym time and spend the rest of their time honing their skill in their respective field whether through mat time, and specific sports training exercises, usually 8 hour days of training 5-6 days a week,
the difference would be they consume more calories compared to the average gym goer, and get enough rest so their bodies don't break down crazily,
Given that, does it matter how long you're in the gym given that you have enough rest and nutrition and working out properly?
If you eat enough food and have fuel for your body you can workout untill you are done with the workout.
I am at the gym lifting weights for about 1 hr to about 1 hr and 30 min,
this is including rest time and waiting for machines to open up,
I add 30 min. ab work and a little bit of cardio too varying between slow cardio hiit, totalling 2 hours maybe 3 hours if it's crazy packed in the gym,
I read a lot it is recommended to train within the 1 hour to 1 hour 15 min window to avoid muscle fatigue and having cortisol being 'pumped' all in your system. If you train more, people even say that you'll do crazy damage to your metabolism or muscle repair etc.?
I've read some research and people backing up that this is a myth, because those recommended times were originally recommended because it was based on studies by college athletes, and they had to train within that 1 hour 15 minute window to not avoid missing classes. I even seen this in personal training texts because this belief is so ingrained in people,
I've talked to Olympic athletes and read MMA fighter workouts, and they workout probably 1 hr - 2 hr gym time and spend the rest of their time honing their skill in their respective field whether through mat time, and specific sports training exercises, usually 8 hour days of training 5-6 days a week,
the difference would be they consume more calories compared to the average gym goer, and get enough rest so their bodies don't break down crazily,
Given that, does it matter how long you're in the gym given that you have enough rest and nutrition and working out properly?
William,
It all comes down to diet and rest. If you eat enough nutritious food and get plenty of rest, your body can handle quite a bit of training stress. You need to remember that MMA fighters, pro boxers, pro bodybuilders, and most pro athletes live like monks. All they do is eat, train, and sleep. No partying, no late nights, no shit food, and no drugs or booze.
It is hard to live like this when you are young and your body is quite resilient. I used to be able to train 6 days a week and still go out on the weekends and party, drink, and go to bed late. Once I hit 35, that went out the window. Now at 50, if I have just one night of too much alcohol and not enough sleep, it sets me back 7 days. Needless to say it is not worth it to me nor do I enjoy it anymore :-)
John
34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-)
MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
I am at the gym lifting weights for about 1 hr to about 1 hr and 30 min,
this is including rest time and waiting for machines to open up,
I add 30 min. ab work and a little bit of cardio too varying between slow cardio hiit, totalling 2 hours maybe 3 hours if it's crazy packed in the gym,
I read a lot it is recommended to train within the 1 hour to 1 hour 15 min window to avoid muscle fatigue and having cortisol being 'pumped' all in your system. If you train more, people even say that you'll do crazy damage to your metabolism or muscle repair etc.?
I've read some research and people backing up that this is a myth, because those recommended times were originally recommended because it was based on studies by college athletes, and they had to train within that 1 hour 15 minute window to not avoid missing classes. I even seen this in personal training texts because this belief is so ingrained in people,
I've talked to Olympic athletes and read MMA fighter workouts, and they workout probably 1 hr - 2 hr gym time and spend the rest of their time honing their skill in their respective field whether through mat time, and specific sports training exercises, usually 8 hour days of training 5-6 days a week,
the difference would be they consume more calories compared to the average gym goer, and get enough rest so their bodies don't break down crazily,
Given that, does it matter how long you're in the gym given that you have enough rest and nutrition and working out properly?
Can you work out longer than an hour in the gym? YES of course there are plenty of athletes, body builders and average gym goers that do with the right amount of rest for recovery and nutrition so it obviously works to a degree. Should you? That's a pretty big debated question and for me I say get in and get out 30 mins-45 mins is what I do, sometimes an hour max and that's where I get the best results. More isn't always better and there and plenty of studies as well that show growth hormones in the body do start to decrease pretty quickly after 45-60 mins and your body starts to produce cortisol. The other thing to factor in is warm up, stretching and cooling down which if someones in the gym for 90 mins but does 20 mins worth of warming up and post workout stretching then they've only truly been lifting for 1 hour 10 mins and that king of time won't kill you. Also another thing to take into account is that not all bodybuilders go into the gym for 2 or more straight hours, they go in the morning for a bit, recoup and refuel and come back later in the day. It's all about your goals and your body, what works for someone else may not work for you or your goals.
I have been training coming up on 6 years and have made some great gainz. I've done a lot of trial and error on myself as well as learned from others and through research online. I've come along way in strength and size since I've started. I will continue to learn and make myself better each day. MS Athlete/Super Hermanite BEING CHALLENGED IN LIFE IS INEVITABLE, BEING DEFEATED IS OPTIONAL.
16 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Gain MuscleDate Joined: December 12, 2013
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From what I've read, it really just depends on what your body reacts best to and your diet. You have guys like Mike O'hearn who says he gets in and out in 45 minutes and there's Dana Linn Bailey who can spend 2-3 hours training. Scott's probably somewhere in between.. from my experience of following his routines I take at least an hour. They all have great physiques. They have so much experience that they are in tune with their body. But like some of the others have said, it also depends on how many calories you're taking in and how many your burning.
I am at the gym lifting weights for about 1 hr to about 1 hr and 30 min,
this is including rest time and waiting for machines to open up,
I add 30 min. ab work and a little bit of cardio too varying between slow cardio hiit, totalling 2 hours maybe 3 hours if it's crazy packed in the gym,
I read a lot it is recommended to train within the 1 hour to 1 hour 15 min window to avoid muscle fatigue and having cortisol being 'pumped' all in your system. If you train more, people even say that you'll do crazy damage to your metabolism or muscle repair etc.?
I've read some research and people backing up that this is a myth, because those recommended times were originally recommended because it was based on studies by college athletes, and they had to train within that 1 hour 15 minute window to not avoid missing classes. I even seen this in personal training texts because this belief is so ingrained in people,
I've talked to Olympic athletes and read MMA fighter workouts, and they workout probably 1 hr - 2 hr gym time and spend the rest of their time honing their skill in their respective field whether through mat time, and specific sports training exercises, usually 8 hour days of training 5-6 days a week,
the difference would be they consume more calories compared to the average gym goer, and get enough rest so their bodies don't break down crazily,
Given that, does it matter how long you're in the gym given that you have enough rest and nutrition and working out properly?
I believe that all bodies are different. I think they key is to workout until you feel like your not performing at your best.
There is no point in working out, if you are too fatigued, as you wont be performing correct form, and you wont really be getting a lot out of it. Depening on what you have eaten, and how much rest you have had etc, you can judge how you feel when in the gym. Some days, you just dont feel right, so it would be better to cut short your workout so that you can go back when you feel more energetic and really give it your best.
I believe that all bodies are different. I think they key is to workout until you feel like your not performing at your best.
There is no point in working out, if you are too fatigued, as you wont be performing correct form, and you wont really be getting a lot out of it. Depening on what you have eaten, and how much rest you have had etc, you can judge how you feel when in the gym. Some days, you just dont feel right, so it would be better to cut short your workout so that you can go back when you feel more energetic and really give it your best.
Your energy level or performance in the GYM will depend on the nutritions you put into your body and length of rest a day. You know your body best, your body can tell you if you can go or not. If you are stress, lack of sleep or you don't eat well, you can still do your workout but make it easy. In the next day.. eat enough.. get plenty of rest and for sure your body will tell you that... ITS ABOUT TIME..!!
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Don't be afraid to make mistakes, face failure and fall, because most of the time, the greatest rewards come from doing the things that scare you the most. You'll get everything you wish for... just focus and work on it. And you'll get more than you could ever have imagined. Who knows where life will take you. The road is long, and in the end - - the journey is the destination.
54 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Gain MuscleDate Joined: March 3, 2014
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My goal is that my training takes 2 hours as tops, but when increasing weight on 1-2 new exercises it can bounce up to 3 hours and some time 4 hours if im tired/sick or just lack motivation that day.
No matter how long time you train, the most importent thing is always do atleast same weight and reps as week before so you keep your foundation the same.
