5Sep/104
Please tell me if this is a good workout routine for weight loss.?
I am a female approximately 20 pounds overweight and just joined a gym. We don't have any personal trainers around here (very small town) so I have a routine online. It consists of 30 minutes of cardio then stretching then a strength workout with weights (3 sets of 12-15 repititions). I have no idea how much I should be lifting or how often I should do this for weight loss. Can anyone help? Thanks.
September 5th, 2010 - 19:03
It’s hard to say, but if you feel it burning…then it’s working.
Your workout plan sounds good and every now and then you’ll want to change it up. The combo of cardio and strength training will definitely get you to your goal.
Just make sure your strength workout is spaced out…for example don’t work every body part every day. One day work on chest & triceps….another day do back & biceps….etc. I’m sure your online routine breaks it down for you.
You sound like you’re on the right track. Just remember…if the weight feels to easy, then bump up the weight. You want it to burn ….your last set should really burn!
It’ll help if you have a buddy to workout with….it’s a good support system and you can push each other.
Good luck!!
September 5th, 2010 - 19:03
Your routine is perfect. The amount you should be lifting is the maximum you can manage to do 15 continuous reps of. Experiment with it by doing 15 at a certain weight then keep increasing the weight until you can no longer manage 15 reps. That’s the weight you should be lifting.
3 times a week of that routine would be excellent. X
September 5th, 2010 - 19:03
light weights big reps. dont have like 10 lb dumbbells.. have like 3 lbs…
September 5th, 2010 - 19:03
forget weights, I’m disabled but keep myself tone by doing exercises as I type
bring hips together, or tighten behind, inhale stomach and hold and release for whatever count you can maintain,between 30 to 60 seconds, more if you can do it
For arms clench fingers, bring both arms towards stomach, at belly button, lift towards chest., over head and back to stomach.
If you don’t have weight trainer, look up info you desire at library. Ask librarian for help.