Building Muscle Tips #6 - How Often Should I Train?
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008So how often should you train to build muscle? It’s a good question. Many people find that they’re training too hard to begin, and they get sore mucles. Others find that they’re not training enough. This can be because of time restraints, or injury, or just lack of motivation.
Here’s the ideal solution. If you’re training to gain muscle mass, you only need to train 3 times a week, for about 45-60 minutes. That’s it. Surprised? I was when I started. The reason why is because most of the muscle growth occurs AFTER the training session. The actual weight lifting session only needs to be short, but intense.
The whole reason you’re lifting weights is to stimulate your muscles to grow. That’s all. When you train hard, your body will grow and repair itself when your sleeping, working and geting out in the world. No need to spend hours in the gym, just 3 hours a week really. So you can get on with your life with no worries.
So do an intense workout, 3 times a week. Lift heavy weights and go out to enjoy your life. Exercise does not need to be a pain. Give yourself a break and go to the pool to show off your new muscles.
If you follow these instructions, you’ll find that you’re making massive muscle gains in no time. Your friends will comment and you can tell them how easy it is. Keep in mind though, that if you’re new to training you should consult a professional so you do the lifts correctly and do not hurt yourself. Also, eating well is the corner stone of a great physique. Keep it real.