How much work out is too much

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I have a 3 day program. Arms /legs/cardio

I'd like to go as many days as possible because I like the natural high that comes from it and could even go 6 days per week

That's a relatively light work-out plan, though it greatly depends on your age, gender, fitness level and such.

Along with goals.

Amateur bodybuilders tend to follow a 5-day split in which they train 2 muscle groups each workout day and fit two rest days in for necessary recovery.

A 5 or 6 day split isn't bad if you can handle it, especially if you're young.

I personally only do 3 or 4 days a week of training (though usually it's only 3) along with swimming sessions 1-2 days a week for cardio and 'general' cardio (e.g. from volunteering at the retail outlet store, etc.).

May take longer for me to reach my fitness goals, but I'm not aiming to be 'ripped' strong or anything. Just 'thin-but-fit'.

Soon enough I'll finish bulking my muscles up and focus purely on maintaining my muscle but increasing stamina, endurance, dexterity and co-ordination with the activities I'm interested in (swimming, basketball, soccer, parkour).