Am I doing too much or too little???

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Hello,I just wanted to know is a 40 min workout 3 times a day too much or too little?


Many Thanks


Kieron :happy:

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  • captnesshowdy7
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    3 times a DAY is a bit much. 3 times a week is much better!
  • zml_mom
    zml_mom Posts: 270 Member
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    depends on what your goal is.

    I work out at home 5 days a week and at the gym 3-5 days a week on top of that

    but I was trying to loose 110 lbs i only have 17 left to go but I still work out all the time to help it along and tone up my body in the process

    so total i probably work out for 3 hours a day
  • SunLovin1
    SunLovin1 Posts: 682 Member
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    A DAY? Hmmmm....endurance...awesome.
  • outersoul
    outersoul Posts: 711
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    There are way to many variables to even begin to answer. What type of workout are you doing? What's your goal? How intense is the workout?

    You can work out for 40 minutes but get little benefit. Or you can workout for 40 minutes really intensely and really get your money's worth. Myself, I try to keep my workouts to 45 minutes or less when lifting. If I don't get it done in that time I know I'm not working hard enough.
  • kieron10
    kieron10 Posts: 37 Member
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    How long will you say it will take to get some results??
  • Just_Bethy
    Just_Bethy Posts: 272
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    You run a burn out risk unless you are LOVING it!!..I try for an hour a day..with no worries if I miss a day ... If you are really enjoying it and eating right its OK..but don't get obsessional!!!...
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
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    My personal rule of thumb is 20-60 minutes per day, 6 days per week.

    So, I'm inclined to say 120 minutes a day is too much to do on a regular basis (once in a while is ok).
  • RachelSRoach1
    RachelSRoach1 Posts: 435 Member
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    The big thing to worry about is how quickly you will get tired of this and give it up. You may want to do less if you think you will get burnt out on it quickly
  • kieron10
    kieron10 Posts: 37 Member
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    I am doing a workout called Hip Hop abs to try and get rid of some fat but then im going to move onto some weights to build my muscle on my arms up.
  • Delicate
    Delicate Posts: 625 Member
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    If you enjoy it you will keep it up, if you dont you will stop

    But aslong as you realise you arent suffering exhaustion, I would keep it up.

    Some people can train long, some people can train hard, others can train long and hard

    ho ho !
  • joimichele
    joimichele Posts: 382
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    I am doing a workout called Hip Hop abs to try and get rid of some fat but then im going to move onto some weights to build my muscle on my arms up.

    I saw that on television the other day. Does it really work?
  • kieron10
    kieron10 Posts: 37 Member
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    i Don't know yet as i have just started it,Its really fun and it just feels like i am dancing but im working my abs and it does feel good,I just hope i get some good results.
  • outersoul
    outersoul Posts: 711
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    Oh you said a day! That might lead to overtraining. You can over train your body and not get any results even if you're working hard.