I work out between 2.5 and 3 hours every 3 days. I've found that 2 days in-between work outs enable the body to fully recover from the last work out. Also, if you know you don't have to work out again for 2 days, you'll find yourself looking forward to the work out, rather than considering it a chore. And knowing you have 2 full days to recover, you can put maximum effort into each work out.
I do less workout more often. An hour a day, 5 days a week, Saturday's optional outside fun day. Weights every other day, cardio on "off" days. Add in some body weight exercises to balance out anything that's been missed and I think that's good.
Everybody's physiology is different, so what works for one person, might not work for another person. Also, people have to accommodate their workouts for their work. If you do heavy construction 6 days a week, your workout needs will be different than if you're working in an office 5 days a week. Sounds like if you're able to maintain that workout you're doing throughout your life, you'll have health and the strength and stamina to deal with what ever life throws at you. And the way things are going in this world now, it's important to be prepared for any contingency. Continuity of effort is the key to any work out. Peace out.
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