Is Working Out for 2 Hours OVERKILL?
In Coach Logan’s video linked above, he tackles the common question: Is two hours of strength training excessive? For many, traditional workouts last about 45 minutes to an hour, but Logan’s experience tells a different story. If you’re feeling energized and not wiped out after your two-hour sessions, you might just be fine. The key indicators to watch for are your energy levels, if you feel recovered after a workout, and how your progress is.
Coach Logan often finds that works better for most people is frequency over volume. Coach Logan suggests that shorter, more frequent workouts—like one hour for five days—can yield better results. This approach helps you practice movement patterns, enhancing your neuromuscular efficiency. By consistently engaging the same muscle groups, you stimulate muscle protein synthesis more effectively, allowing for better growth and recovery compared to long, infrequent sessions. Obviously, if you are able to recover from doing a 2 hour sessions, 5 days a week, this would lead to more results. Do remember though, that most exercise results are derived from 2-3x a week, and quickly drop off with diminishing returns to increased volume and intensity.
Ultimately, if you’re enjoying your two-hour workouts and feeling good, keep at it! However, if you start feeling fatigued or aren’t seeing results, consider scaling back. Listen to your body and adapt your routine accordingly. Remember, fitness is a personal journey, and what works for one may not work for another!
Exercise Scientist Answers Common Fitness Questions (beginner)
Begin Your Journey Welcome to another episode of Become All Strong, linked above. In this episode, our resident Exercise Scientist, Logan, dives into some of the most common fitness questions that beginners have. We’ll explore cost-effective foods for bulking up, share tips on how to deal with loose skin after weight loss, and discuss the…
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