What do you think?

Cait_G

Wanted to get some thoughts and opinions on my workout routine....

I'm going to the gym every Monday for a cardio class called Strike - kicks, punches, blocks, etc.
Tuesday is Barbell Strength
Wednesday is running
Thursday, another Barbell Strength
And then Warrior Sculpt on Friday, which is a faster paced, upbeat, hot yoga type class

I'm planning on resting Sat and Sun, but maybe 30 minutes cardio on Sun.

I'm 5'6, 163 lbs with 28.8% body fat. I would like to be down in the 140's and around 18% body fat.

Thanks everyone! =D
And feel free to send me a friend request....I would love some more motivating, encouraging friends!!

ClubSilencio

Being active is great but all the numbers you listed are dictated by diet.

Cait_G

My diet is good. I have that taken care of, but I don't want to be all flabby when I lose the fat, so I also want to build muscle and tone everything up. I just wanted to see what others thought as far as the variety of workouts that I have if those are going to help me out....maybe I need more strength training, or less, more cardio, or spilt my rest days.....etc, etc

yusaku02

What are you doing on your 'barbell strength' days?

Cait_G

It's a full body class....squats, bench presses, clean and press, bicep curls, triceps....

Cait_G

Anyone else wanna help me out??

brimin101

Honestly exercise supplements your diet, but to answer your question your workout plan is fine, as long as you are getting the results you want. You may need to readjust depending on how you're losing, but you want know until you start. Consistency is key and full body strength training is a good place to start, as you advance you may switch to the standard "bro" schedule but get the basics down first. My personal schedule is to lift 5-6 days/week then cardio but that's not for everyone.

Cait_G

Thanks Brimin101

brimin101

You're welcome. Hope you don't mind the friend request, in case you have additional questions

AsISmile

I think you might need more strength in your workout to reach your goal.
I did the math and your goal is physically possible, but to reach it you need to retain all your current muscle, and lose 21,7 pounds of solid fat. If barbell strength is anything like Bodypump, it might be too much cardio not enough strength. (Many reps with lower weights, while you want low reps with heavy weights.) A progressive lifting program might be better for your goals since it will most likely be better at helping you retain muscle. And you still might not reach 18% bf when you reach your goal weight. Keep in mind you can always recomp at your goal weight if your bf is to high for your liking.

This is however all based on your 18% bodyfat goal. I hope you are aware that this not the normal bf for the average woman, it it most likely requires continuous strength training to keep you there. Perhaps let go of the exact number and see what your body does. Everyone's body is different, and some have visible abs way before 18% while others need to be lower than that.

LKArgh

OP, I think you have (1) unrealistic expectations (18% body fat goal, especially based on classes) and (2) you have not figured out the eating part at all. A diet based on different flavors of protein rich supplements, plus some processed meat topped with eggs, implies you are most certainly not learning healthy eating habits at the moment. I do not know how long you can keep this up but this cannot be called "good" or sustainable by anyone's definition.

erimethia_fekre

aggelikik wrote: »

OP, I think you have (1) unrealistic expectations (18% body fat goal, especially based on classes) and (2) you have not figured out the eating part at all. A diet based on different flavors of protein rich supplements, plus some processed meat topped with eggs, implies you are most certainly not learning healthy eating habits at the moment. I do not know how long you can keep this up but this cannot be called "good" or sustainable by anyone's definition.

I can't see your diet plan but I must say most people think that they eat good. I can't even say I eat great since I'm not on all simple foods yet. All I can say is that I try a bit better every day. Your workout seem just fine the fact that you're moving will get you to your results it's the diet that matters

Cait_G

Thanks, asISmile. I appreciate your comments. I don't know a lot about bf% but that's the number a personal trainer at the gym suggested....but he's also ignored 2 of my emails already, so I'm not sure how much confidence I have in him.

Aggelikik, I appreciate your concern and please let me re-word my original comments. My diet itself needs work, however, I know that and I know what needs to change and it is something I'm always improving and making changes to. I just wanted to make that comment because, for the purpose of this thread, I was not looking for comments on my diet, but simply my workout routine.