[DEVILsSON]

#1 your friends are ignorant and I would lift on your own or blast your ipod

#2 lifting for 2 hours or more can be fine depending on the individual. You are used to reading cookie cutter suggestions...fact is some athletes train 2,3,4 or even more hours a day....it all depends on what works specifically for you and your experience level

#3 it's very hard to pursuade those who are stubborn in their ways...esp those who are in denial...so best idea is to worry about yourself...