How Many Times a Week Should I Visit the Gym?

The gym is a great place to workout and get fit.

Recognized Benefits of a 3-Day Workout Routine

According to Ian Lee, a fitness specialist, going to the gym three times per week and having rest days in between workouts is sufficient for someone who is after an easy, effective workout routine. To build muscle tone, each gym session should exceed 90 minutes, or three sets of three exercises.

Muscle Mass Unproven

Going to the gym three times per week and doing only as few as three sets of three exercises does not prove to build up muscle strength and mass. To build muscle and mass requires either more days per week at the gym, or to change or increase the workout routine.

Bottom Line

Three days at the gym may be all that someone needs to help stay in shape, build muscle tone and lose some weight. However, for maximum body building, calorie burning and toning results, spending more time at the gym and changing the workout routine will vary your fitness and body shape.

References

• Ask Men: Easy 3-Day Workout Routine
• Net Fit: Gym Workout Routines

Resources

• The Fit Map: Gym workout