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Originally Posted by Travelmate  u did all of above in 40 mins in a public gym?? Usually takes me over an hour and a half. when I was working out in California. Prefer to work out at home. Entire gym to myself..... |
Yes, in the morning it's not that crowded. Where I go, I would never consider going at night. It's insane. Packed. People swinging DBs around, and those long sticks to stretch. Have to wait to do anything.
After 40 minutes your body starts producing the hormone cortisol, which actually can cause muscle to break down. Endurance athletes of course, will train longer for endurance.
I move quickly. I probably take 60 second breaks or less between sets for recover. The heart usually stays beating.
Depending on how much weight we lift, it's easy to over-train. Of course, endurance athletes train lighter, and for longer periods.
I make sure I have a good Pre-work out meal that I finish 1 hour before. Plenty of carbs and about 40 grams of protein, then I have a Post work out 1 meal right after. I don't eat a post workout meal #2, ninety minutes later.
I don't want to gain weight. I don't want a lot of mass.