How intense do you train?

[playdate]

I have been wondering this for awhile, how intense do most of you guys train? While I'm at my gym( relatively small ) I rarely see that high of an intensity level. Usually once or twice on the big lift days, squat, dead, bench, I'll get myself in the "zone". I usually close my eyes, visualize the goal I want on that set, and spike my flight or fight response. I wish I could explain how I do it, all I know is that I can give myself goose bumps, and that feeling of power.

Anyone else do this ?

-playdate

[1llusion]

I've been quite close to vomiting quite a few times, so I guess that's pretty intense.

[BTank]

vomiting seems like mma quality work out. Ever watch Ultimate fighter? Those dudes train HARD.

I have a varied workout i have a light workout (300 situps 100 pushups *pushups in sets of 25 300 back to back) takes about 30 minutes I do that one off days when I dont feel like doing a full 2 hours.

Then a normal one.
I follow the p90x system ab ribber x and chest shoulders and triceps its like 2 hours I do that at least once every 3 days with the light workout every day.
But im a middlewieght (barely) and I wiegh 160 last time I got weighed.

[The Legend]

Originally Posted by BTank

vomiting seems like mma quality work out. Ever watch Ultimate fighter? Those dudes train HARD.

I have a varied workout i have a light workout (300 situps 100 pushups *pushups in sets of 25 300 back to back) takes about 30 minutes I do that one off days when I dont feel like doing a full 2 hours.

Then a normal one.
I follow the p90x system ab ribber x and chest shoulders and triceps its like 2 hours I do that at least once every 3 days with the light workout every day.
But im a middlewieght (barely) and I wiegh 160 last time I got weighed.

sounds a bit odd, care to explain further

[BTank]

Sure thing.
I read in a Mens health magazine that it is much better to do a light workout than to do nothing at all. Allot of men will never see the results they want because they skip even a day.
So I have adopted that into a workout.
There are days I do my light workout as it is less time consuming and can do it before I go to sleep. If I dont have time for a full 2 hours I do this at night, like brushing my teeth

Then every 2-3 days I do the p90x system "Ab Ripper X" and the "Chest Shoulders and Triceps" or possibly the "Shoulders and arms" but I need larger weights (need a new job) takes about 2 hours.
Thats my normal workout.

[spade_of_aces]

see, in america we're used to the notion that more work = more results. Working out every day must be better than taking 2 or three rest days, ya? Thing is, your body doesn't really take that principle to heart.

If you want to get hyuuuge muscles, you need days off to let them recover and grow. Lifting weights literally damages and rips muscle tissue, and it takes time, 24 hours at the minimum to repair them. You'll still be fine as long as in your 'off' days you trained different muscle groups than you do on regular days.

Also, 2 hour gym sessions are typically overkill. Working out for 30-60 mins will produce an optimum amount of testosterone in your body which will in turn optomize catabolic processes to build that muscle. Also, by physically exhausting yourself for two hours straight, you run the risk of going anabolic while working out and eating away at your muscle tissue to fuel the rest of your workout. I'm not saying dont train 2 hours a day, just split it into an AM and PM session, and train the same muscle groups both sessions.

As to the original question, twice a week I do heavy lifting days of high intensity (>85% of my 1RM) and 3 days a week i do ridiculously intense metabolic conditioning (HIIT stuff) in the form of crossfit, barbell complexes, or MMA workouts for about 20-30 mins a session.

[cagalindo]

3x a week about 1hr-1hr 1/2

i try not to break a sweat
im on a bulk not really trying to lose so iunno
when i bench even my max i never really sweat
but i hope im working out enough

word.

[sperkgs]

One of the best methods is called the "push-pull" method. Basically its a 4 day a week regime...say Monday you do shoulders back and legs, tuesday chest lower back and abs, wednesday off or do light cardio, thursday repeat Monday and Friday repeat Tuesday. Saturday or Sunday do one heavy cardio. If you have the time to do this program its a real killer. I have done this several times in my life and it hits the areas you need - minimal effort with maximum results. Now if I can get my dating life this way I would be really in good shape...lol...

[sperkgs]

Creatine is very good for building along with aminos. You need to drink alot of water to keep from dehydration. Go to a GNC and check out the supplements. They are a bit pricey but of overall good quality. Eat lots of lean protein, go moderate on the carbs (try to stay away from refined sugars or minimal if you have a sweet tooth) and moderate on the fats - kind of 30 - 40- 20. This will really help with the workouts.

[wanderer]

I train for 3 days on / 1 day off. 2 major muscles a day, 3 exercises a muscles, 4 sets of 8-10 reps each exercise. The first 2 sets I do about 80% effort. Last 2 sets to failure. Music helps me with intensity for the last 2 sets to failure. It's what puts me in the zone. Certain slipknot and stone sour songs work best for me. I've just started working out after a year break. After 30 days on this workout, I'm already seeing results.

ex.
day 1 : Chest/Abs
day 2: back/biceps
day 3: shoulders/triceps