3 Hours in the GYM

[jk486994]

I just wanted to see if you guys could clear this up for me...My friend tells me that working out for 3 hours in the gym is a good idea... thats what i think...

can anyone explain why this is a bad idea?
He is discrediting my explanations

[StoneGRMI]

Overtraining.

[TolVlo]

Overtraining.

Agreed. even on aas you'd probably still be overdoing it imo

[kaberle_15]

Or hes talking for 2 hours

[Nismo]

I would think that the only way he can do 3 hours is if he does some cardio. or does a full body workout for 1 day a week.

[StoneGRMI]

The only time I've ever spent 3 hours in a gym is when I played basketball for 3 straight hours. To lift for 3 straight hours? That's insane.

[king6]

I'm in for 45min to an hour.

[Panzerfaust]

3hrs = Not doing a goddamn thing properly and talking to everyone instead of working.

You can honestly get in and get out in 45-1hr IMO (minus doing cardio).

[StoneGRMI]

3hrs = Not doing a goddamn thing properly and talking to everyone instead of working.

You can honestly get in and get out in 45-1hr IMO (minus doing cardio).

That's about how long I'm in the gym for. I've been in a hurry before and lifted for 30 minutes, hard as hell, fast as hell and have had some of my best workouts.

[TolVlo]

yeah, usually there will be "that one guy" doing bench presses when I walk into the gym and he'll still be at it 45mins later when I'm gettin my ass outta there

[anaBROLIC]

im there for about 2 hours but i also fit in cardio and tanning. i have a workout partner also so that slows it down a bit.

[spywizard]

i bet he couldn't last 45 min of my 1 hour 15 minute workouts..

intensity is the key.. i don't talk on the phone, and don't talk to the women or guys there..

[Nismo]

i bet he couldn't last 45 min of my 1 hour 15 minute workouts..

intensity is the key.. i don't talk on the phone, and don't talk to the women or guys there..

same here. I see people standing around the weights swapping the shit like if there at the park or something. I get in and get out. I only stop trainning to take breaks between sets or when I'm walking to the next station.

[kevlev1]

Or hes talking for 2 hours

Exactly! We got plenty of morons in my gym, females and males that make it a point to talk to each and everyone of their gym buddies like they're taking roll call. I can go through a complete workout in 45-60 min. and still see the same people talking and taking up space in the gym.

My favorites are the ones who will do a set, walk up to friend to talk for 5-10 mins and do another set. They'll do this throughout their workout and that's why they are there for over 2 hours. And why these people look the same year in and year out.

Then they wonder why I don't talk much to anyone there...hmm because I'm there to workout!

Sorry about that folks, I couldn't help myself anymore.

[Hoggage_54]

I don't mind if girls at the gym don't work out. As long as they are wearing tight clothes, showing off their tight bodies, and letting me take a peak in between sets, it's all good. As for the fatties, either they get their ass on the treadmill or go home, and they better be wearing baggy clothing.

[SMAN12b]

Don't listen to any of these guys!!!!!!!


3 hours in the gym is INCREDIBLE !!!




















One hour on Monday

One hour on Wednesday

One hour on Friday


Personally I go 5 days a week, but anything more than an hour is either Overtraining or not doing it right !!! this does not include cardio time

[Haro3]

3 hours?!? thats it....PUSSY dude if ur not in there for 3 sessions a day at 2 hrs each ur just not gonna grow.....


lol
OR u could just train 3 TOTAL hours a week like me m/w/f

[Hoggage_54]

I do 40 minutes weight training, 20 minutes cardio after. I've been timing myself lately and my workouts have been so much better!

[numbat]

I do an hr er so in the gym and a light refresher later that night wit a cable machine and lightweight at home..

[CoreyTampa09]

Usually im in there for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours depending on if its my chest/shoulder/tri day which takes longest plus cardio....leg and back days are a bit shorter.

[DNoMac]

Catabolic?

[TolVlo]

Catabolic?

exactly, it'll get to the point being in the gym does more harm than good

[kaberle_15]

Exactly! We got plenty of morons in my gym, females and males that make it a point to talk to each and everyone of their gym buddies like they're taking roll call. I can go through a complete workout in 45-60 min. and still see the same people talking and taking up space in the gym.

My favorites are the ones who will do a set, walk up to friend to talk for 5-10 mins and do another set. They'll do this throughout their workout and that's why they are there for over 2 hours. And why these people look the same year in and year out.

Then they wonder why I don't talk much to anyone there...hmm because I'm there to workout!

Sorry about that folks, I couldn't help myself anymore.

You forgot about the little guys or really fat guys that take 10 min between sets to pose down and flex their stuff.......idiots

[Terinox]

Or hes talking for 2 hours

[RuhlFreak55]

i'm there about 2 hours a session without cardio so with cardio if ur cutting and do an hour i'd be there 3.......nothin to it but to do it.....and there's no such thing as overtraining for me

[chest6]

i'm there about 2 hours a session without cardio so with cardio if ur cutting and do an hour i'd be there 3.......nothin to it but to do it.....and there's no such thing as overtraining for me

nonsense

you and your 30 sets for legs.

Sumthin we'll never agree on

there IS such thing as overtraining, I did it for YEARS and never got ANYWHERE lol
might as well do this now..

[C]

[JohnboyF]

i'm there about 2 hours a session without cardio so with cardio if ur cutting and do an hour i'd be there 3.......nothin to it but to do it.....and there's no such thing as overtraining for me

2 hours without cardio?? your intenstiy must be 0...

[kaberle_15]

Whenever people ask me "how long do you workout for" and I say usually an hour or hour 1/4 per day they are SHOCKED, they expect me to say like 4 hours per day or something. If you are in the gym for 3 hours then one of a few things is wrong:

1. You are overtraining, plain and simple.
2. You are taking too much time between sets, not working hard enough.
3. You are there just to talk and shouldnt be in the gym because you pretend to be using a machine and dont let people who are actually there for a purpose use them.

Keep it intense and dont &*@$ around in the gym, go to a bar if you wanna chat.

[chest6]

yep same here. Ppl are like "How often do you workout? Everyday for like 3 hours?"

lol i say 3-4 times a week and they get all confused

[kevlev1]

You forgot about the little guys or really fat guys that take 10 min between sets to pose down and flex their stuff.......idiots

Yes! Yes! Oh my god, I did forget about those dorks too! I love it when the skinny guys wear the wifebeaters and flex at the mirror. Or the totally out of shape (talking obese) guys who sport the muscle shirts and avoid the cardio machines, wheezing out of breath.

Ultimately, these people who do extremely lengthy workouts are just asking to get into a catabolic state each time they are in the gym. Along with educating oneself about diet, supplements and the like...training principles should also be considered.

[LegendKiller85]

3 hours is in the gym is crazy all you need is 1 hour just get in there and get out

[Hackamaniac]

It takes me about 45-60 minutes and I always make time to talk to this one chick..

[wascaptain5214]

i usually spend at least 3 hours every time i go, 4 to 5 days a week.. now that summers right around the corner it will be for more. more lounging around the pool. getting in on pick up games of dodge ball, maybe some pilates classes....

[MFT81]

The real reason is that after about 45 mins to an hour your test levels start to decrease and your cortisol sky rockets, If he dosent know, cortisol is a catabolic hormone, meaning you are tearing down to much muscle fiber and making it impossiable to recover your digging to big of a hole.

Have your friend read this post, HEY GUY THAT WORKS OUT FOR 3 HOURS, YOUR A TARD!!!!!

[RA]

The real reason is that after about 45 mins to an hour your test levels start to decrease and your cortisol sky rockets, If he dosent know, cortisol is a catabolic hormone, meaning you are tearing down to much muscle fiber and making it impossiable to recover your digging to big of a hole.

Have your friend read this post, HEY GUY THAT WORKS OUT FOR 3 HOURS, YOUR A TARD!!!!!

Bingo..heres the reason...cortisol will eat your progress.

[stacked566]

Actually, when I'm doing a westside program in between linear periodization training cycles, I'll be in the gym for at least 2hrs. I always bring food with me tho, so that's alright. It's hard to get all my equipment on very quickly and have my two training partners doing the same thing. But to the OP, 3 hrs is ridiculous.

[Snrf]

Ross always works out for 2-3 hours

[RuhlFreak55]

2 hours without cardio?? your intenstiy must be 0...

uh huh.....y'all just keep thinkin that...refer to chest saying i do 30 sets......that 30 sets is just for quads and hams on leg day...not including calves or abs depending on which day and prolly some forearms too

yesterday i think i did 27 sets for chest and then 10 hards sets for calves.....on shoulder day the total sets can go over 50

[StoneGRMI]

i usually spend at least 3 hours every time i go, 4 to 5 days a week.. now that summers right around the corner it will be for more. more lounging around the pool. getting in on pick up games of dodge ball, maybe some pilates classes....

Do you like the pilates classes? I've always thought about taking one because they're free, I have no flexibility as it is, and I see all the hotties going into that room!

[novastepp]

if you are up for it.

challenge him for a 20week liftoff. (nothing to do with being an astronaut)

find a way to measure progress (measurements, weight, strength, ect.) and see who gains the most in the alloted time.