Is there an optimal amount of time you should workout each week?

Is there an optimal amount of time you should workout each week after which it is worthless putting in more hours? What is the balance between training days and rest days?

 

I do training myself. But there don't have time limit set.

 

That's nice question. I even don't know much about this. Please give in details.

 

I started with relatively low sets of exercises and started to build up as my stamina increased and I felt fitter. We are all different so it is dangerous to set time limits in stone - too much exercise increases the risk of injury.

 

It`s up to you. If you feel you need a rest than you need to have a day off. And it is important not to train through pain. If you feel pain, you should make a pause and return later. Otherwise you can hurt yourself.

 

Thanks for all of the feedback - I have heard people mention that if you hit the pain barrier it is time to stop.No pain No gain seems to be outdated now?

 

In the early days I guess it is best to err on the side of caution and not push yourself to the limit, before you build up strength, stamina, etc as you might do more harm than good?