Created a Work out Plan for the Gym

Hey yall I'm seriously looking to lose 70 pounds or more by next summer and I know if I change my Diet and Exercise everyday that it will happen. I decided to create a gym plan that I can follow everyday and each week it will change such as one week I'll do Cardio 3 days a week and Weights 2 days a week and than the following week I'll do Weights 3 days a week and 2 days a week of Cardio and etc. Weekend Exercise will be Walking anywhere between 5-8 Miles a day and I'm usually gone almost 2 hours. Please feel free to add me as a friend.

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  • tiffanylacourse
    tiffanylacourse Posts: 2,986 Member
    In my [non-professional] opinion, and assuming you're not a fitness professional, you'd probably do better following an established plan. Something like StrongLifts 5x5, Strong Curves, etc.

    But, best of luck either way! :flowerforyou:
  • Red5092
    Red5092 Posts: 115 Member
    You can do it! It sounds like you have a game plan, and that's half of the battle. Keep your nutrition on point as well, and that 70 lbs will be melting off you like butter. Best of luck on your weight loss journey!
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    Follow an already structured program created by a fitness professional. Otherwise you're wasting your tine
  • Erik8484
    Erik8484 Posts: 458 Member
    On your 2/3 weight training days, follow a program. Do yourself a favour and dont just show up at the gym and wing it. I can guarantee you that you will regret the wasted* time.

    *if you wing it you will not become as strong, build/retain as much muscle, or be as fit as if you follow a proven (and free btw, you don't need to pay anything extra) program.
  • Neanbean13
    Neanbean13 Posts: 211 Member
    Obviously the best routine you can do is something you like that you will stick to. Diet will make the most difference initially. When your weight loss evens out exercise will come more important.
    High intensity interval training works best in my opinion along with weight training.
    I agree with the above, do yourself a favor and go get a personal trainer atleast for a few times if u can afford it. So u don't risk injury and get set back in your weight loss journey, they should be able to show u how to use proper form. Plus can show u how to incorporate different exercises into your routine. Cardio days can be boring if it's just going on treadmill or bike. I design circuits each time I do cardio. Use things like kettle bell, skipping rope, sleds etc change it up! But despite all this- it's food food food. Energy in V energy out. Good luck. Add me if you'd like!
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    Villae81 wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Follow an already structured program created by a fitness professional. Otherwise you're wasting your tine

    How is it a waste of time if they're on a diet assuming it's calorie deficit diet? Goal is to lose weight all the physical activities is just icing on the cake

    Because many untrained beginners end up doing gym routines that involve bicep curls almost everyday and are rarely structured for full body progression, those are the parameters in which I was stating its a waste of time. Not for overall weightloss. Which should never be the final goal
  • tillerstouch
    tillerstouch Posts: 608 Member
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Villae81 wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    Follow an already structured program created by a fitness professional. Otherwise you're wasting your tine

    How is it a waste of time if they're on a diet assuming it's calorie deficit diet? Goal is to lose weight all the physical activities is just icing on the cake

    Because many untrained beginners end up doing gym routines that involve bicep curls almost everyday and are rarely structured for full body progression, those are the parameters in which I was stating its a waste of time. Not for overall weightloss. Which should never be the final goal

    Not to mention lifting weights doesn't burn that many calories. If you're lifting weight it should be to either retain muscle or build muscle, otherwise it's a waste of time you could spend on cardio, meal prep, countless other things.


    OP I agree find a good 2/3 day a week full body weight program if you haven't already. The cardio sounds great! Keep it up! Also remember diet is most important followed by exercise.