Fitness Pill #6: How Long Should Each Workout Session Last?
Most well-built sessions land between 45 and 90 minutes. Why that range works and how to leave the gym tired in the right way.
As short as possible!
Typically, the workout sessions we schedule last between 45 minutes and an hour and a half, depending on the season and the client’s specific needs.
A well-structured workout program considers the total weekly stimulus applied to the body’s major muscle groups. We adjust variables like the number of exercises, sets per exercise, repetitions per set, the weight used, and rest time between sets. Sometimes, we even manage the time between reps and during the reps down to the millisecond!
There are various training protocols out there, but we advocate for sessions lasting between 45 minutes and an hour and a half. This range works well when there are multiple sets or longer rest times between sets. During this period, most major muscle groups will be engaged, whether daily (with a full-body workout program) or weekly (with a split routine, such as push, pull, legs).
No matter if it’s 45 minutes or an hour and a half, you should leave the gym feeling tired, sweaty, and confident that you’ve given your all in every rep.