@shaunyleighoneill: How long should you spend in the gym and how many days per week should you workout? • Minimum: 150 mins moderate cardio/week OR 75 mins vigorous cardio/week + strength training ≥2 days/week • Typical gym routine ◦ Beginners: 2–3 days/week, 45–60 mins each (full‑body sessions) ◦ Intermediate: 3–4 days/week, 50–70 mins each ◦ Advanced: 4–5 days/week, 60–75 mins each • Key rule: Allow 48 hours recovery per muscle group; avoid overtraining 🎯 By Goal • General health: 2–3 days/week × 45–60 mins • Build muscle: 3–4 days/week × 50–70 mins • Lose weight: 3–5 days/week × 45–60+ mins (more cardio focus) • Improve endurance: 3–5 days/week with longer cardio blocks 💡 Tip: Consistency beats long sessions. Most effective workouts stay under 90 minutes—beyond that, intensity often drops and injury risk rises. Discipline beats motivation! #inthegym #gymnewbie #firstdayatgym
