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2007-12-17 09:58:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Anything worth doing is worth doing right. If you are only lifting weights to stay in shape, I would recommend 2-3 days at least. But if you are also regularly involved in a cardiovascular routine as well, 1 day of weightlifting per week would probably suffice.
2007-12-17 10:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by humanfuel2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, actually. It is a common misconception that if you don't workout 3 times a week or more you loose tone. You really only need to work out each muscle group once a week, on seperate days. But if you want to build up muscle and strenght then you must lift more than once a week.
2007-12-17 10:17:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on you and your genes. Some people can keep thier muscle tone and never work out. Some can work out 7 days a week and never get muscle tone.
But I would say you need to work out at least 3 and best is 4 times a week to benefit.
2007-12-17 10:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by Tom C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally no. However, I'm a personal trainer and there are a few weeks when I can only get in one weight lifting workout. So I make sure I do cardio and demonstrate more exercises with my clients to make up for my shortcomings. The real deal is if you lead a very physically challenging life you could get away with it for a while. If you don't it won't be enough.
2007-12-17 10:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by tempowht 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no no, to keep your muscle tone, try exercising 3 times a week. SURE it seems like it might be alot of work and such, but its worth it, to stay in tune with good health
GOOD LUCK!
2007-12-17 10:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jay Tee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have read a study that showed that if you work out once a week to the point of muscle failure, you will stay the same as you are now.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=55931
2007-12-17 10:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything is better than nothing. But 20 to 30 minutes every other day is better. Give the muscles enough time to heal and then exert them again.
2007-12-17 10:07:33 · answer #7 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it another day. on the day you do them, make advantageous it burns so your abs truthfully get a piece out. Then take right here day without work to allow your muscle tissues to heal. Then do them lower back the day after. save alternating like this, and you will possibly be pleased with the outcomes.
2016-11-03 21:35:22 · answer #8 · answered by edmondson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, atleast 2 or 3 times a week.
2007-12-17 10:04:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.. if your just trying to maintain muscle tone.
2007-12-17 10:00:38 · answer #10 · answered by Teerawood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋