workout schedule...

spyder9669 · 05-04-2007, 02:26 PM

i've noticed how pretty much every workout routine thread suggests 5 days working out, and 2 days resting. does it matter how many days i rest? i've been working out 6-7 days a week....

Double D · 05-04-2007, 02:27 PM

Not the workout scheledule in our stickies. 3 days is sufficient.

spyder9669 · 05-04-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Not the workout scheledule in our stickies. 3 days is sufficient.

well let me put it this way, if i work out 7 days a week, am i wasting my time? i work out about 1-2 hours a day and i may be a little sore the next morning but i push through it and i'm fine.

Double D · 05-04-2007, 02:35 PM

7 days a week with resistance training is overkill. So can you? Yes, but why would you? You would benefit more from a 3-4 days a week scheledule. Now if you are meaning resistance training for 4 days and cardiovascular training for 3 days, then that would be ok, but most people can really benefit from that day off!

spyder9669 · 05-04-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

7 days a week with resistance training is overkill. So can you? Yes, but why would you? You would benefit more from a 3-4 days a week scheledule. Now if you are meaning resistance training for 4 days and cardiovascular training for 3 days, then that would be ok, but most people can really benefit from that day off!

i'm trying to put on weight at the same time so i don't really do any cardio right now. although i need to. i just figured 7 days a week insured that no matter what i couldn't go backwards. but i see your point

Double D · 05-04-2007, 02:40 PM

You dont grow in the gym you tear muscles down in the gym. You grow out of the gym! You want to increase size, eat, eat, eat!

spyder9669 · 05-04-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

You dont grow in the gym you tear muscles down in the gym. You grow out of the gym! You want to increase size, eat, eat, eat!

i've read that gym quote on here before so it must be the truth. i'm taking in about 3000-3500 calories a day right now i hope thats good enough cuz i don't have time to eat anymore than that

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05-04-2007, 02:27 PM	#2
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	Not the workout scheledule in our stickies. 3 days is sufficient.

05-04-2007, 02:35 PM	#4
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	7 days a week with resistance training is overkill. So can you? Yes, but why would you? You would benefit more from a 3-4 days a week scheledule. Now if you are meaning resistance training for 4 days and cardiovascular training for 3 days, then that would be ok, but most people can really benefit from that day off!

05-04-2007, 02:40 PM	#6
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,459 Photos: 1	You dont grow in the gym you tear muscles down in the gym. You grow out of the gym! You want to increase size, eat, eat, eat!