Is 2 hours too long at the gym?

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Reem12345reem · Accepted Answer

It's 80% diet and 20% exercise for FAT loss so I advise to focus on diet first so you have enough motivation/willpower to go for long term and just focus on one thing

exercising for overweight people can be tiring and too heavy for your body bc u have excess weight so I advise to exercise in the middle of your weight loss journey , like after u feel lighter and less heavy

Plus I used to go to they gym 2 hrs everyday and sometimes 3 hrs and I got my leg muscle twisted or I don't know something like that (it happens to football players and to people who are new fitness) so I advise to start later on exercising

Another thing is that u should hold the habit of going to the gym bc in 2 months most people will quit or procrastinate and won't show up , soooo, start by going 5 mins (duration doesn't matter , what matters is the consistency and you'll eventually do more than 5 mins but 5 mins is easier mentally to get u up ) to the gym or just preparing the gym clothes EVERYDAY so it becomes a habit :D

u have to work on weight loss by doing the inner work and by that u have to get to know if u have emotional eating (numbing your feelings) or if weight gain is a symptom of not feeling safe or lack of self worth so I suggest doing that first bc the weight will return and won't be kept off bc the root of the problem isn't healed (most people gain back the weight bc they didn't do the inner work and that's why yo yo dieting is popular)

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

It’s fine. I usually do 2 hours of muscles. And then walk 2 miles, and then pool, then sauna, and then jacuzzi. so I end up being there almost 4 hours in total.

Im not gonna be paying $30 monthly to not go. That’s my hard earned cash. I think I’m mainly going because of the pool though. It’s summer and I want a pool. I remember I mainly signed up for the pool. But now I’m using everything. Why the hell not. I’ll take advantage of what im paying for. So do exactly that. TAKE ADVANTAGE!

FunkyMonkee · Accepted Answer

It's not a trip to the gym but, when I was in a band (drummer), we'd play 2 to 4 hour gigs!! One day, we did a full 8 hour gig!! It would also take me a good bit of walking to get to the rehearsal house before the gig where I'd have to tear down my drums and carry them upstairs (several trips) to the car out front. Then, we'd get to the venue and I'd have to make another several trips to get them back stage where I'd spend 20:00 or so setting them up and then, if they had a pool table, I'd spend several hours running around that until it was time to go on stage. After the gig, I'd have to take several more trips taking them out to the car and several more back into the basement! After all that, I'd walk home, about 8 miles. It never hurt me and I doubt your 2 hours in the gym would hurt you or even compare to a gig night for me.

ShadezMcgee · Accepted Answer

Depends on the workout, but if you are taking that long it can be detrimental because if you are taking too long between sets in your workout you are losing proper muscle burning and consistency. Starting and stopping during a workout is not ideal, you want to stay moving for bloodflow and cardio as well to keep muscles going.

Short rests between sets is fine, but don't be waiting more than five minutes between each set. Body needs short rests in between, ideally no more than 90 seconds.

inhua · Answer

for the most part yes

you don't need to be in the gym for 2 hours. 30 minutes of intense exercise is enough

there are a lot of people in gyms who just sit there twiddling on their phones, scrolling through social media not working out while others are waiting for them to get off their machines

desidoll · Answer

I don’t go to gym but I workout from home. It usually takes 30 minutes for me to finish the whole sets. I think it depends on your intensity and volume but I do feel that an hour maximum is good enough to see result if you are consistent. Overtraining can do more harm than good to your body.

Levin · Answer

Depends what you're doing and what you're trying to achieve. If it's cardio, I'd say probably.

Strength training takes a while if you think 5 mins rest per exercise.

It also depends how you structure your routine throughout the week.

I have two heavy 2+ hour sessions and two quite heavy 1.5 hour sessions per week.

If I worked out every day I'd have to reduce the time etc.

Rest is important, too.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

When inused to go I would do mainly cardio. I'd do about an hour. If I were doing some weight machines maybe an hour and a half. For me 2 hours would be a long time. Having said that, if I were to rejoin now, on top of cardio and weight machines I would go for a swim so maybe would hit 2 hours. I wouldn't say it were overly excessive.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

If one has no other interests than to satisfy ones vanity, then two hours seem appropriate.

After all - much of this time is spent to admire oneself in some mirror.

In my own real life I get my fitness throughout the day by selecting this or that physical challenge. If that's at work, I even get paid for it :D

Iron_Man · Answer

You can get a lot of good working out in, but the more important thing is being consistent. If you always feel like you gotta work out for two hours every day every other day it may be complicated for you so at least do something better than nothing.

Sharkstealth · Answer

I just did legs along with some cardio. Walking on treadmill 10 min. Sumo squats, leg presses, hamstring curls, leg extensions, calve raises and then running up and down stairs for a good 15 minutes. Took me an hour and a half. If I had done upper body it would have taken a few more hours. Just depends on experience and how often you go.

petitedollbabee · Answer

No, but ultimately depends on the workout. I like to spend 1-2 hours getting a proper workout done. Less than an hour is rushed and makes me sore the next day. You need time to properly stretch and workout.

exitseven · Answer

It really is. I had been only working out on the weekends since I went back to work and do double workouts that last about 2 hours. It really is too much.

iseekpinetrees · Answer

Depends on how dedicated the person is. Can be too long if the gym is their addiction. But everyone is different in what their tolerance is exercise wise.

provokeesmokee · Answer

Nah. Sounds pretty normal if you're counting warm up, post workout stretch, and a detailed program. You don't need to spend that much time, though. But if you like it, go for it.

RagnarRedbeard · Answer

Unless you're training for endurance, yeah. Training intensely beyond an hour increase the production of cortisol, which is catabolic, as in it reduces muscle gain.

Lionman95 · Answer

It depends on the intensity less on the time you spend in the gym. To me it doesn´t sound necessary but I can´t say it´s too long.

bingbongbangbung · Answer

If you're losing weight then it's better to exercise longer and tire yourself out; if you're gaining weight then it's better to exercise shorter but sort of tire yourself out

hershey1kiss2 · Answer

Yes, it is too long. But then again workouts that should only be about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes end up becoming two hours long because people take forever on machines, and they are not courteous. So yes two hours is way too long

serious · Answer

Yes it is too much. If you are doing cardio then it is very long

stepyo99 · Answer

I wish I could spend two hours at the gym, but I all ready have to get up at 5am just to get my single hour in now before work.

Redstang88 · Answer

No that’s normal, I’m usually 2-3 hours on weights then tack on any cardio if I decide to. If you’re doing proper warmups and rest intervals it’s easy to be 20-30 minutes per lift

Anonymous · Answer

in my opinion yes... don't you have other things to do? a life? 1 hour at max should be it... 2 hours is excessive unless you're training for a body building contest, when i'm assuming you're not.

Sour-rose · Answer

Depends... having fun or having a terrible time? If you feel the burn, then it's time well spent.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

For some people it could be & for other people two hours is nothing.

Miah05 · Answer

Depends what your goals are, and what your exercises are

lilBigPotato · Answer

I only do one hour but it depends on what you wanna do so I think it can be fine

sheikalana · Answer

Sounds long but I guess it depends on what you do at the gym.

hardboiledink · Answer

Lol yes. You need to get a life at that point unless your training for a sport

shades777 · Answer

depends on what your doing, i see young men on their god dam phone for 50% of the time they are in there so thats probably why your taking too long to do something that takes 1 hour max

summiter · Answer

I don;t think so. Sometimes I have some good tunes on and the time goes quickly.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Not really if there is cardio and weights involved... maybe even streatching which I hate.

Anonymous · Answer

Not at all. Everyone's different. It's your body, you know what you want to work on, how many reps, how long to rest in between, what parts worked on each day, etc. Everyone's different.

Anonymous · Answer

No when I was at my fittest I would do 30 mins treadmill, 30 mins elliptical, 30 mins strength training and 30 mins around the track.

Grovermint · Answer

Just make sure to take care of yourself. Listen to your body. Stay hydrated.

Heolurt · Answer

Depends on the person, but I would say 2 hours is a good start.

peedy · Answer

Don't know I dont go the gym I have a physical job and i. know 8 hours is to long

QuietRunner · Answer

If you include changing a shower, then no If it is just the workout, then you need to speed it up

Blacksnake285 · Answer

No I spend like 2 1/2 hours in the gym. 30 mins in the gym isn’t long at all, gotta go longer than 39 mins in my opinion. At least an hour

drwine · Answer

No bro, it depends on the person i think. I sometimes spend more than that.

Anonymous · Answer

It depends on the person. Some people are fitter than others and can handle it better

justabuddy · Answer

Two hours of intense workout might be too much. Assuming you are going every day.

JackCarter · Answer

Yes it seems.. if you are a natural...

ProbablyClueless · Answer

No, that sounds about right, to me.

Lokiion · Answer

You definitely don’t need that

jahaims · Answer

Depends on a lot of variables

Throwawaynowknow · Answer

Yes definitely too long mg

Luopio27 · Answer

To me, 2 minutes is too long.

ChefPapiChulo · Answer

I spend longer than that.

boobliker · Answer

no, it should be your max

Anonymous · Answer

Only 2 hrs? Bro do you even lift?😆

shortster · Answer

Yes, anytime spent at the gym is too much.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes it's too much for you.

MaxUsefull · Answer

Yes, 1h is my max

Anonymous · Answer

It's not enough

Anonymous · Answer

Doing what

balyai · Answer

Yes.

SeaStorm1 · Answer

Nope.

srsamet · Answer

No normal

Anonymous · Answer

no..

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