Questions about weight lifting...

[xplosiv3]

I was just wondering to myself a few unanswered questions id like to get out

1) is it better to have a hour intense training or exercises spreading over the day?

2) Does the time of day you work out in have any effect on the effectiveness of the work out? would you get a better workout in the morning than you would in the evening

3) Does the use of heavier weights mean that you build muscle faster?

 

[freddy1]

1) An hour of intense training

2)I have heard it is better to work out in the morning, but i honestly dont think that it makes much of a difference.

3) Yes, heavier weights will more quickly stimulate muscle growth, but will increase injury risk. it most cases, heavier weights will build mass faster. Some low weight high rep training should also be done to pervent injury.

 

[genius]

1) An hour of intense training

2)I have heard it is better to work out in the morning, but i honestly dont think that it makes much of a difference.

3) Yes, heavier weights will more quickly stimulate muscle growth, but will increase injury risk. it most cases, heavier weights will build mass faster. Some low weight high rep training should also be done to pervent injury.

You were somewhat correct in answering his questions.

1)Why an hour? Actually, anywhere from 30-45 minutes is best in the weightroom.

2)There is not time of day that is best for everyone. Some people prefer morning workouts, some prefer night and afternoon workouts. It just depends on what works for you. When do you feel most motivated and energetic? Whenever you have the most energy is the time of day you should workout. For me, I prefer to workout in the afternoons (when possible), but with school and work I mainly have to stick to evening workouts.

3) No, this is a common misconception among many these days. Simply doing low rep/heavy sets will not make you bigger. Simply doing higher reps/light sets will not help you with definition.
---To gain mass you have to eat more. Heavy reps aren't what will determine if you gain mass or not, your diet will. Eat enough and you will gain muscle (if you are working the muscle of course). Anywhere from 4-12 reps are considered optimum for hypertrophy. It is best to switch ranges every few weeks to periodize your workout. I try to do something like,

3 weeks of 10-12
3 weeks of 8-10
3 weeks of 4-6
3 weeks of 2-4

So, there is no one rep scheme that is really best for gaining mass. All rep schemes are needed! You need all of the rep schemes to be able periodize. The moral of the story is...don't stick with one rep scheme.

 

[xplosiv3]

im jsut looking to lose weight and tone up :