I am really looking for constructive criticism on this new routine I've created.
My goal is to lose between 7-20 lbs (I really don't know!) and define my muscles, while trying to add some "height" to my 5'4 frame.
I like strength training for muscle definition, and yoga/pilates for both the body and mind aspects. (My short little limbs always look longer if I'm including yoga and/or pilates in my routine.)
Sun:
3-mi run (soon to become a "long" run as I continue to improve distance)
Yoga (*not* power yoga)
Mon:
30-min intervals
Full body strength training
Tues:
3-mi run; 25 min elliptical (to 60 mins total)
Yoga (*not* power yoga)
Wed:
30-min intervals
Full body strength training
Thurs:
3-mi run; 25 min elliptical (to 60 mins total)
Pilates
Fri:
60-min power walk
Full body strength training
Sat:
REST
It takes about 45 mins (with warmup, cooldown) for my 3-mi run. (I've just reached this level of running, so I don't think I'm in danger of plateauing yet.)
I've been aiming for 60 mins of cardio daily, adding 25 min elliptical to my run days and doing 60 mins of some other cardio on my non-run days. But maybe that's too much?
I really do have all this time to work out, but only through the summer. Once work starts in the fall, I know I'll have to cut back -- BUT if I'm at my goal weight by that point, I'll feel more comfortable cutting down on the cardio.
Thanks for any opinions!!