One of the biggest misconceptions in fitness is that more is always better. In reality, how often you should work out depends on your experience level, goals, and recovery.
For beginners, 3–4 workouts per week is a great starting point. This gives your body enough stimulus to improve while still allowing time to recover. As you become more experienced, you might increase to 4–6 days per week, depending on how you split your training.
Rest days are just as important as workout days. Your muscles don’t grow while you’re exercising, they grow while you recover. Without enough rest, you risk burnout, fatigue, and even injury.
Consistency matters more than intensity. A sustainable routine you stick to will always beat an extreme plan you quit after two weeks.