not really it doesn't take that long to do and it depends on how bad you want it. like i said it depends on your goals mine are quite different bc i am a paramedic in training i lift ppl everyday and if you've looked around lately you'll notice they are not looking too light! so i lift heavier and do major work on my core as a job and health safety thing. so the plus side is i have a smokin' hot bod that i'm proud of. but i work for it. and i love working out. believe me i have very little time- 2 kids under 5, school, rideouts , hospital rotations, a dog and i'm single. anything worth haven' is worth working towards. so over kill not for me BUT like i said it depends on YOUR goals. and that you still have yet to answer or what you do now. there is no info to go on so i relayed what i do but i am not just starting out.