[kissingginger]

Hi!!

Okay, so let me first tell you why I am asking. I've been going to the gym now for a few weeks. I've been going hard - lots of cardio, upper body weights, squats, lunges, abs, spinning etc. But most of it was sort-of my orientation to the gym, learning the new equipment, figuring out what my body can/can't do. I've been doing upper body and then making sure I don't do it the next day (ie. give myself time to rest...) so in that regard I think I know kinda what I'm doing. But now I'm ready to spice it up.

What is your workout plan? I hear people workout certain body parts on certain days, then rest certain days, and I want to know - what is working for you? Are you following a plan (I've ordered Jillian Michael 's 30 day shred book from the library but I don't have it yet), I've re-read Body-for-life last night just to re-remember some of the principles I had learned 5-6 years ago. I'm just lost and not sure where to go from here?

I heard Jillian talk on her podcast about doing the front of her body one day, cardio the next, etc....but she wasn't completely specific.

Help! I want to get the most out of my workouts, I am spending tons of time at the gym thanks to preschool for my kids (finally!!!!) and I'm ready. I just feel like now - I need a plan.

Thanks!
Ginger

[fiberlover]

I usually do split routines. Currently I do this:

M: biceps, triceps, shoulders
W: thighs, calves, butt
F: Back, chest, abs

I do vary it up with the exercises I do. Then the routines change where I do a full body workout 2-3 times a week instead of the split.

I do cardio most days, although sometimes it just depends on the schedule and the weather (I run outside 3x per week).

I have a couple books by Brad Schoenfeld which I love!

[nelie]

My workout plan is...
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Swim
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday - Run
2-3 days per week - New Rules of Lifting for Women weight workout (preferably Tuesday, Thursday and Sat or Sun)
Friday - Rest (or light workout)

Really I try to do something every day with making one day a light day.

[PhotoChick]

Mine is:

New Rules of Lifting for Women 3x per week (so far, Mon/Wed/Fri)
HIIT 2x per week (usually Tues and Sat)
Something else to fill in one other day (sometimes a class, sometimes just 20 mins of stuff at home, sometimes a DVD)
A day off.

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[BarbPA]

For me right now it's:

3x week (Mon, Wed, Fri or Sat) - Full body strength training with personal trainer for 45 minutes + 30 minutes cardio + stretching.

The other days I do 45 minutes cardio (elliptical) + abs + stretching.

[Jacquie668]

Well I am still trying to get myself settled into a routine, I struggle with that, but my plan is to do the following:

Everyday: 20-30 minutes morning Yoga (for weight loss, strength building)
M, W, F: 30-60 minutes cardio workout (DVDs at home)
T, T, S: 30-60 minutes toning and free weights workout (DVDs at home), 30 - 60 minutes evening walk

Saturdays and Sundays are flexible, so one rest day.

That is my plan. So far I have stuck to 3 days of cardio followed by walking, but I would like to get into that routine so I can get used to it and have some fun. I am actually enjoying exercising when I get going, but getting myself to do it is like pulling teeth some days.

[mezmerize]

M, W, F - Carido DVD and ABS I found really love this Kettlebell DVD is extreamly hard and I can't do alot but what I do sure makes me feel great!

T, Th, S - One or a couple of these Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates DVDs

[ChocLabLover]

Mondays-Full out cardio
Tuesday-Yoga
Wednesday-Aero Kickboxing*
Thursday-Yoga
Friday-Aero Kickboxing*
Saturday-Aero Kickboxing*

*I go to a martial arts studio so the Kickboxing is taught by black belts-they mix it up so we never do the same thing each class

[Smiling_Sara]

most days it consits of 30 minutes on the treadmill at various speeds from 2.5 to 3.8 and then 15 minutes of weights.

[TJFitnessDiva]

60mins every day brisk walking/jogging plus
MWF- 30 mins upper body workout with free weights
Tues and Thursday - 25 mins on the elliptical