What Is The Bare Minimum Amount Of Strength Training You Need To Do For It To Be Effective? Here's What Trainers Say

Summary: Do you think you need to spend hours in the gym every day to get strong? Good news: you don't! Health experts say that a little bit of strength training goes a long way. If you are a beginner, lifting weights for just 15 to 20 minutes, one to three times a week, is enough to build muscle.

If you already lift and want to get stronger, aim for three 30-minute sessions a week. Just make sure to slowly add more weight over time so your body stays challenged. What if you just want to keep the muscles you already have? You can drop down to just one full-body workout a week!

Lifting weights is also a must for runners to prevent injuries. Most importantly, strength training protects your bones and joints as you get older. After age 30, people start losing muscle, and one in five women over 50 will get a bone disease called osteoporosis. Lifting weights two times a week helps fight this off. So, grab some dumbbells—it is the best way to keep your body healthy and strong for life!

For more details, see womenshealthmag at womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a70785481/what-is-the-minimum-amount-of-strength-training-you-need-to-be-effective/ (opens in new tab)