Getting back to the gym

melissagonzalez365

So last night I started going back to the gym after a week of being sick and very lazy. First I did the treadmill then the elíptical. Afterwards I decided to hit the machines. Did a few machines for legs and then I started doing arms. Some guy come up to me and was like "Woa! What are you doing ? You don't have a routine!?!?!"
So all and all I realized I have to work out one only one part of my body every time I go to the gym. But I just get so bored doing that. I like being spontaneous! Any suggestions ?

ajwcyclist2016

No suggestions , but pick an area you feel week on for 3 weeks have an easy week . Then move on to another area

tiptoethruthetulips

Who said you you have to work only one part of your body when you go to the gym?

There are numerous routines/splits over a number of days, but it isn't necessary just to exercise one part in one session. There are plenty of routines that cover upper and lower in one session.

DaisukeYuki

I'm somewhat at a loss why some random person would come up and tell you what/ what not to do personally. It seems a tad overbearing and presumptuous to assume a stranger doesn't know what they're doing.

CipherZero

If you're looking to move around, get sweaty, and breathe harder, do what you're doing. If you're looking to get stronger, look at Starting Strength, Stronglifts, and/or The New Rules of Lifting for Women (SS, SL, and NROLFW respectively).

AndrewD315

Routines work well for some people. I prefer a flexible workout that allows me to mix it up when I'm in the mood or not. I still know what needs to be worked on and what I haven't worked on, so I get to it in time just a little less rigidly. I know a good strict routine, done well, should bring quicker, better results, but may not be for all of us and I only compete with myself. Oh and dude would do better, himself, paying more attention to his own plan!

Sued0nim

What are your objectives?

And what has rando gym-dude got to do with you?

Chef_Barbell

I would have told dude to mind his damn business.

Jim_i25

Chef_Barbell wrote: »

I would have told dude to mind his damn business.

This - I do similar to you. Cardio to get heart rate moving, then resistance machines to finish off.

hollyrayburn

Does this guy have any affiliation with the gym other than being a member, and did you pay him a fee to tell you how to work out?

if no, call him Felicia and tell him Bye.

quiksylver296

Sued0nim wrote: »

What are your objectives?

And what has rando gym-dude got to do with you?

This. Do you have certain goals? Is what you are currently doing helping you reach those goals? If the answer is yes, keep on keeping on. If no, a structured lifting program is probably going to help you get what you want out of your workout. Stronglifts 5X5 is simple, only 5 lifts, and takes about 45 minutes 3 times a week. It leaves plenty of time for your cardio. It gives awesome results, too. You can check it out at Stronglifts.com and download the app that you can use to track your progress at the gym. (I Stronglifts, if you couldn't tell. LOL)

Flapjack_Mollases

I agree with pretty much everything here. I HATE routine. Some people just use routine because they are too lazy to to come up with something creative. This is the very reason I do crossfit. I have no aspirations of becoming an "athlete", nor do I expect to be referred to as one. But the variance I get this type of workout keeps it fun and interesting. I've done the whole "chest, tris, abs on monday, back, bi's legs on tuesday, wednesday cardio...blah blah blah...but it gets old after about 2 weeks, because you start to have those "favorite" days, which makes the other days seem even more mundane. Mix it up, keep it fun, as long as you are moving and exerting effort...who cares?