How often should I be training?
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This will depend on what you want to achieve and your current physical state of health. If you are a beginner and recovering from an illness, moderation is important.
If you are after a healthy life style then it is commonly agreed amongst experts that 3-5 times per week is sufficient. You should be exercising for at least 20-60 minutes at 60-90% of age-specific maximal heart rate or 50-85% of VO2max (heart rate reserve). It means you must break a sweat. If you're not perspiring, you really need to put a lot more effort into it. However, remember that your body needs time to repair. Your body won't rebuild until after your training workout. No rest, no rebuild.
If you aim is to become a master or professional, then at least 4-5 hours of training per day for at least 3 years. G Master Zhu said that "拳练万遍,其理自现" aka if you practice the routine for 10 thousand times, you will definitely reach your first level of mastery.
