So far, I have really been enjoying the gym. I didn't think I would. I was sure I was going to hate it and dread it and be bored right away. Well I love it, but this is only the beginning of week 2. I am trying to come up with a routine for myself, getting in as much cardio as I can with some upper and lower body strength training. I was discussing my plan with a fellow gym goer and she looked at me in like I had 4 heads when I said I wanted to go to the gym before and after work at least 4 days a week.
My plan is this: Monday-Friday 45 minutes of cardio in the morning before work. (Elliptical, treadmill, bike) then Mondays and Thursdays after work, 45 minutes of cardio with 30 minutes of upper body training, and Tuesdays and Fridays, 45 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of lower body training. Weekends no gym. Last week my workouts were sort of random and sporadic as I was just starting to learn about the gym and what machines do what, so now I can spend lest time wandering and more time working!
So, for someone just starting out, does this seem like too much too soon? At the moment, I am at a light to moderate effort for most things, I don't have much stamina or strength yet