Mastering Your Rest Time Between Sets (Ultimate Guide For Best GAINS)
- For strength training:
- Building muscle: Aim for 3-5 minutes of rest between sets.
- Increasing strength: Rest for 1-2 minutes.
- Improving endurance: Rest for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- For cardiovascular exercise:
- Interval training: Rest for 30 seconds to 1 minute between intervals.
- Steady-state cardio: Rest for 1-2 minutes between sets.
Remember:
- Listen to your body: If you’re feeling fatigued, take a longer rest.
- Experiment: Try different rest times to see what works best for you.