How Many Days a Week Should I Work Out?

ByDavid M Womack

Everyone has done it. They have become so excited about a workout program that they will go to the gym every day that week and then they either get sick or get injured due to overexertion. So one of the biggest questions people ask is, "how many days a week do I workout and not get hurt or burnt out?"

This whole question hinges on a few different variables. How long do you normally workout for? What time do you usually go to the gym? Do you just lift in a day, then do cardiovascular endurance in the other?

The easiest way to spell out the two most effective gym routines is to explain both of them and then pick which one you like and then make the necessary changes according to your schedule. Note: these are just the skeletons for these programs, its up to you to add and change things to accommodate you.

Workout routine 1:

This one involves at least two days of rest a week. This is for more of the people who like grinding it out in the gym. The average time for this routine per day is only close to an hour. In this particular routine the person will do weight lifting every other day. The days in between will focus on cardiovascular endurance. The other thing to note is that because you're working out possibly 5 days a week you should focus a different muscle group in a cycle during your weight lifting days. For example, you will need to focus on your chest and arms one day, followed by cardiovascular endurance the next day, the next weight day you will work your legs. This will give your muscle groups time to recover.

Workout routine 2:

This workout will give you anywhere from three to four days to rest. This routine is designed for the people who have busier schedules and can't necessarily be at the gym for five days out of the week. This workout focuses on putting your cardiovascular endurance right after your weightlifting. The average time for this workout is also about the same. It will usually range anywhere from forty-five minutes to an hour. This will usually include a ten minute cardiovascular warmup followed by a specific lift for usually fifteen to twenty minutes. Then you will have an extremely demanding workout complimenting the lift you did.

These are just the basic foundations for a good workout plan however, its going to take a good bit of commitment and dedication for you to actually see the fruits of your labor.

In the Richmond, Virginia area there are many facilities that offer that guidance such as Total Victory MMA & Crossfit, where you can join ongoing classes or even get one-on-one personalized training, to achieve a better fitness level and better quality of life.

David M. Womack
Coach Womack's Martial Arts Background:
Coach Womack currently teaches & trains at Total Victory MMA & CrossFit - Home of the 30 Day FREE Trial! 9562 Woodman Rd.
Richmond, VA 23228
804-433-3572
http://www.totalvictorymma.com/crossfit-ricmond/

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