My workouts are short...

[YSK]

Hey guys was wondering, my workouts seem to be shorter than before, i know this is a stupid point to make but im having difficulty fillling 45 minutes.

e.g chest/shoulders
all 3 x 6-8 reps
Bench press
Incline press
fly's
military press
Tricep exercise(usually extensions)

i have 5 solid exercises here but i seem to get through them fast....my rest intervals are maybe a minute to two minutes...any insight much appreciated.

 

[P-funk]

since when was length of time spent in the gym a measure of a good/productive workout?

 

[YSK]

Well i know that but when im done a routine in 30-40 minutes, its a bit weird isnt it?

 

[Travis Bell]

not weird if you're pushing a very fast tempo. My non bench days don't usually last longer than 45min. My bench days can go upwards of 2hrs

 

[vader]

I am never in for more than 1.5 hours at a time. Usually done in 45 to 60 minutes.

 

[Gazhole]

When im focused my workouts are rarely much longer than that. Sometimes if the gym is busy theyll stretch a bit longer, but that 30-60 minute area is what you should be shooting for.

 

[YSK]

But how many calories could i be burning in such time? Sure I feel like im getting a good workout, and im exhausted after but im worried about how many calories im getting off...

 

[Merkaba]

are you trying to burn calories or build muscle? This will determine how long you need to be working out and what you need to be doing when you do workout.

 

[Gazhole]

But how many calories could i be burning in such time? Sure I feel like im getting a good workout, and im exhausted after but im worried about how many calories im getting off...

Longer duration does not neccessarily equal more or less calories. A shorter, more focused, more generally intense workout is far better for you, and more efficient in regards to the useful work you perform in a given time.

Don't sweat this too much, 45 minutes is fine. Most people on this site do the same length workouts, and last time i checked everybody was pretty damned fit, healthy, and in damn good shape.