Wondering how long you should work out a day to lose weight? We’ll tell you…
Doing cardio and weight training on the same day is highly recommended as it not only helps with weight loss, but improves your health. Consuming protein and fat before and after your workout has also been shown to increase muscle hardness and boost weight loss.
In addition, you don’t need to hit the gym right after waking up. In fact, going to sleep without eating can help you shed some pounds.
So following a healthy breakfast, you can perform a full-body workout followed by some weights to help burn off those extra calories. Here’s an example schedule:
Wake up: Eat a healthy breakfast (oatmeal, fruit, and vegetable juice)
Workout: Perform a full-body workout (running, biking, or swimming) for 30 to 45 minutes
Eat some protein and fat (turkey, chicken, or fish sandwich; egg salad with tomatoes; or grilled chicken)
If you’re taking supplements, take them now (whey protein, creatine, and others)
Rest and cool down: Stretch your muscles and relax your body for 10 minutes
Eat a healthy dinner (potato salad with chicken or turkey; hot dogs with sauerkraut; or grilled fish)
Repeat this routine as many days as you’d like to lose weight.
How Long Should I Workout a Day to Gain Max Muscle?
If you’re looking to gain muscles, you should perform intense workouts for shorter periods of time (about 10 to 20 minutes).
Remember that the more you work out, the more you’ll build, so don’t worry about hitting your max potential in one day. Instead, try increasing your workout intensity over time to achieve the physique you desire. Here’s an example schedule:
Wake up: Eat a healthy breakfast (oatmeal, fruit, and vegetable juice)
Workout: Perform a full-body workout (running, biking, or swimming) for 20 to 30 minutes
Eat some protein and fat (turkey, chicken, or fish sandwich; egg salad with tomatoes; or grilled chicken)
If you’re taking supplements, take them now (whey protein, creatine, and others)
Rest and cool down: Stretch your muscles and relax your body for 10 minutes
Eat a healthy dinner (potato salad with chicken or turkey; hot dogs with sauerkraut; or grilled fish)
Repeat this routine as many days as you’d like to gain muscle.
When it comes to working out and losing weight, you should strive for optimal health. That means eating well and getting plenty of sleep to maintain a strong immune system so you avoid sickness and weight gain.