How long???

amerri14

Hey,
I wouldn't call myself a beginner to working out but I'm also not advanced, about how long (minutes) should I do strength training per session? I'm doing it as part of a weight loss and body toning program

jemhh

Follow an established program and let the prescribed exercises/sets/reps dictate how long it takes. Just do it until you've finished your assignment for the day.

Here is a great thread listing various programs: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

Penthesilea514

jemhh wrote: »

Follow an established program and let the prescribed exercises/sets/reps dictate how long it takes. Just do it until you've finished your assignment for the day.

Here is a great thread listing various programs: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

I don't have a set time- I do "Aworkoutroutine" from that list as it a simple dumbbell routine that is easy to follow. I just do all the exercises it lists, plus 5-10 minutes of warm up and cool down.

elizabethmcopeland

What are your goals? What does your program entail? Do you feel challenged? Are you improving?

cwolfman13

Follow a structured program...mine takes about 45-60 minutes.

rybo

amerri14 wrote: »

Hey,
I wouldn't call myself a beginner to working out but I'm also not advanced, about how long (minutes) should I do strength training per session? I'm doing it as part of a weight loss and body toning program

Don't view strength training in terms of minutes. It has much more to do with what you do than how long each session is. Depending on the program it could take you 30 to 90+ minutes, but most are about an hour or little less.

HamsterManV2

The goal of strength training is to stress the body enough so that it stimulates recovery, building strength on your off day. When you strength train again, you should be slightly stronger than before.

i.e. Starting Strength Program (first few weeks variant):

• Day 1: 3x5 Squat, 3x5 Bench Press , 1x5 Deadlift.
• Day 2: Rest (muscle is rebuilding).
• Day 3: 3x5 Squat (5lbs heavier than day 1), 3x5 OHPress, 1x5 Deadlift (5-10lbs heavier than day 1).
• Day 4: Rest (muscle rebuilding)
• Day 5: 3x5 Squat (10 lbs heavier than day 1), 3x5 Bench Press (5lbs heavier than day 1), 1x5 Deadlift (10-20lbs heavier than day 1).
• etc.

At the beginning, strength training doesn't really take long. Just have long enough rest so you can complete the reps. You might have to have some stretching/mobility if you are tight. As the weights get heavier however, you go from 1 minute rests to 3 minutes or more, which makes things longer.