How much strength training should I do?

[SirenDep]

I'm just beginning strength training on my own, not in a gym. How many times per week and for how long is enough for a beginner? Is a set of dumbbells and body weight exercises enough (such as those on www.fitnessblender.com)? How much should the dumbbells weigh? How much should
I pressure myself each time? Just a bit, to feel a bit of strain, to the point it hurts, or to the point I feel sore for a week? Can I do both cardio and strength training in one day? What goes first? I can use some help. Thanks in advance

[Distant]

3-4 workouts per week. I'm not sure how strong you are but 10lbs should be fine. You should lift in sets that are at your maximum limit (ie. If you can do 50 before you break your arm, do 40-45 each set). You're supposed to be sore after a muscle workout but not to the point where your ripped your muscle. Yes, you can do cardio and strength in the same day. I do cardio every time I workout.

Keep in mind that I'm not an expert. I'm just a guy who enjoys working out.

[Distant]

near your maximum limit*

[SirenDep]

3-4 times sounds like too much

[Distant]

You don't have to workout for hours on end. Just 30-90 minutes each day. That's only 2-6 hours a week.

[SirenDep]

What if I get really sore? Do I skip a workout or do it anyway? I tend to get sore for days after a workout, I wait until the pain goes away before I workout again.

[Distant]

Yeah, that's fine. Sometimes, if the pain isn't too bad, I'll workout. Although, I'm rarely in pain after a workout anymore. Even if you work out 2 times a week for now, it's better than nothing.

[Distant]

I meant "Yeah, it's fine to wait until it stops hurting"