How many times a week should you lift weights?

Answer 1

You should take a couple days off in between your training. The day you do not lift weights go swimming or do some cardio to keep your consistency and routine going. The reason you should not lift weights everyday is because muscle needs to rest in order to be built. You may not feel tired but your muscles need a day where you don't work them.

Lift weights Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and do more cardio on tues, thurs, sat. Or if you NEED to lift weights everyday focus on a different area each day. Work your arms one day only, then the next day your legs only etc etc. Get plenty of sleep and eat well.

Answer 2

It's not how long you do it but what you do. If you're lifting (not warmups) for more than 45 minutes then you're not working hard/efficient enough. If you're doing the right exercises, you shouldn't need more than half an hour after warming up.

Answer 3

In terms of a specific amount of time between training sessions, there is no one rule that works for everyone. What works well for you might not work well for someone else.

What you should do is to "listen" to your body. Typically, for a day or two after an intense strength training session, most people experience DOMS (delayed-onset muscular soreness). Wait at least 24 hours (and 48 hours would be better) after all DOMS disappears and then train again. Following this procedure will ensure that you avoid overtraining and help to maximize the benefits you receive from strength training. (This answer assumes that you are not foolish enough to use anabolic steroids.)

Answer 4

There's no reason you can't do it at least 5 days a week, especially if you're younger. 6 is probably the most however. You'll want to rest once a week just to give your body a break, even if you might feel like you can do it that day.

Answer 5

If you are working and not socializing, a weight-training workout should not take more than about 45 minutes.

Answer 6

3 times a week

Answer 7

3 every 2nd day