How Much Exercise Do You Need—And What Will It Do for You?

How often do you need to work out?That's the question Chris Cooper answers today on The Catalyst. To provide the complete picture, Chris presents the evolution of the Catalyst Method over the last two decades. The current plan for optimal health and fitness has clients doing strength work and heart-rate training, both under the eyes of a coach and as "homework" on their own when appropriate. With that in mind, new clients might receive "six blocks" of exercise per week, or about three hours of training.  As clients progress, they might receive eight blocks (four hours of exercise). Competitive performance clients might train 10-12 hours a week. These are generalizations only.Here's the key: A coach makes the exact prescription based on the client's needs and goals. The prescription will change whenever it needs to—often every two weeks—so clients get the best results. It's all about training optimally.0:26 - Catalyst Method history3:11 - Heart-rate training overview8:13 - A general prescription for beginners10:08 - A fitness prescription 11:24 - A prescription for competitive athletes11:40 - The coach's role in optimizing training16:27 - What training blocks should you do where?