How Many Hours A Week Should You Train? | Day 19/30 Days Of Dedication

About this episode

The episode discusses the optimal number of training hours per week for improvement, balancing intensity and recovery.

Struggling to figure out how much training is too much? Today we dive into how many hours per week truly drive improvement - using examples from top pros, youth players, and elite training routines. We’ll cover both intensity and recovery balance so you train smarter, not just harder. 🎙️ Hosted By Nick Humphries ‪@nickhumph‬ and Sam Shaban @sshaban10 from the Train Effective team. This is your Winter Arc. While others slow down, you level up.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick Humphries, Sam Shaban

Topics covered

• training hours
• improvement
• intensity
• recovery
• elite training routines

Keywords

• top pros
• smarter training
• training
• youth players

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