What's your gym routine?

kdougherty29
kdougherty29 Posts: 6 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys! I'm new here and I'm about 250 pounds and only 5'2. I had a baby May 4,2015 and while I didn't gain a lot of weight during the pregnancy, I actually lost weight. I started gaining after having him. I drink Herbalife shakes morning and evening and I try to work out but I have never really gone to the gym before with a goal of losing weight so I have absolutely no clue on what to do or how many reps or anything. Please post your routines so I can get some kind of idea. The more "joint friendly" workouts, the better as I have arthritis so treadmills are a no go, at least while starting off. Thank you!!

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  • wishfullthinking79
    wishfullthinking79 Posts: 322 Member
    I do the strong curves exercise program. I ordered the book off amazon. I really do enjoy participating in the routines because some of them are unorthodox (unlike) any exercises I have done in the past. I have to be cautious with the type of cardio I do because of my past fractures. I like using the elliptical and arc trainer. If neithwrnof them sound interesting to you,you could also utilize the stationary bike.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    My abilities and goals aren't the same as yours, so i won't waste your time with my gym routine. For cardio, try the exercise bike, elliptical machine or walking, starting with short sessions and gradually adding more time each workout. Don't burn yourself out in the gym. Also, if you get any unusual pains, don't try to work through it - it can get worse.
    For strength, follow a pro-designed program - it will explain everything you need to know. A popular program is NROL4W (a book). There is also one in my profile.

    Keep in mind fat loss only requires a calorie deficit, not special shakes, special exercises, or anything else. Make sure to read the sticky posts in the Diet and Getting Started forums. A digital food scale is a smart investment. :+1:
  • jeepinshawn
    jeepinshawn Posts: 642 Member
    Ditch the shakes, track your calories, eat at a deficit. I'd start walking maybe 20mins at a time a few times a day and work your way up to faster and longer walks. I started out walking and eating at a deficit approximately 450 days ago. Now I run 6 miles 3 days a week, lift weights 3 days a week and have 1 rest day.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Running, cycling, bodyweight stuff mainly
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