[Vickie]

Right on Trig, There is nothing typical in training your body. The only typical formula I could provide is: that 3-4 days of cardio at 20 minutes is a minimum for maximal heart health and 5-6 days is what is required to create body composition changes (i.e. loose body fat). The frequency is most important, duration runs a close second with intensity. If you're trying to increase strength it is optimal to divide up your body parts and try to hit them twice a week. Chest, shoulders, arms on Monday-Thursday and Legs and back on Tuesday-Friday are a favorite among professionals I know. Three day a week workouts won't allow much recovery so you could risk exposure to injury by overuse if you are using much resistence. Flexibility everyday is a staple and good nutrition goes without saying. This is why I always refer to finding a trainer that can get your body composition numbers and then adapt a workout to your objective. Sorry, no magic bullets. Vickie