Start with repeatability
For many beginners, two planned sessions are easier to repeat than an ambitious five-day schedule. The right starting frequency depends on your health, training history, work, sleep and other activity.
The guidelines are a destination, not a first-week test
Australian guidelines describe weekly activity and strength targets for adults, but you can build toward them gradually. Some activity is better than none, and adding manageable amounts over time is valid progress.
Balance training and recovery
Avoid treating soreness as the score. Alternate harder sessions with rest or easier movement, and consider how physical work, sport and poor sleep affect what you can recover from.
When to add another session
Add frequency when your current schedule feels manageable for several weeks, your technique remains consistent and another session fits your life. If attendance becomes chaotic, return to the smaller schedule you can protect.