is working out with weights everyday a good thing or a bad thing to do?? does it slow down the process of growth??
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is working out with weights everyday a good thing or a bad thing to do?? does it slow down the process of growth??
if you switch body parts daily not a bad thing but you need a rest day once a week usually
It all depends on your lifestyle. Supplements, sleep habits, warming up/cooling down, flexibility training, proper technique... they can all effect how the muscle recooperates and how quickly. Be conscious of these things in your everyday life.Quote:
Originally posted by smokedog
is working out with weights everyday a good thing or a bad thing to do?? does it slow down the process of growth??
For the health of your workouts I would suggest that you rotate body parts, exercises, and routines quite often or else you'll get sick of it and just give up.
3-4 days a week is what I heard recommended. I also heard that it's a big problem that most people aren't lifting enough weights... The amount of weights you should be lifting is 60-70% of your one rep max. Meaning, if you can lift a 100lb. weight just once, then you should be lifting 60 - 70lb. weights. You should be able to do about 8 reps of your 60-70% 1rep max, and 3 sets of those per day. But I heard this was for strength training... So I might be way off track here.
No, that's pretty much it. It depends on your goals. Usually if you are trying to tone, go about 15 reps x 3 sets, if you are trying to get muscle and keep toned go about 8 reps x 3 sets, and if you are trying to add pure size and strength then go 3-5 reps x 3 sets.Quote:
Originally posted by MidnightDreamer
You should be able to do about 8 reps of your 60-70% 1rep max, and 3 sets of those per day. But I heard this was for strength training... So I might be way off track here.
It all depends on your intentions while working out.