Incorporating strength training into workout routine

BlueBombers

Hi everyone,

I am down 41 lbs and have another 29 lbs to go to hit my goal weight. Since I started I have strictly done cardio (about 60 mins per day 6 days a week) along with portion control and healthy eating. I mix it up so I'm not doing the same thing everyday. Now I've hit a plateau and I've decided I finally need to start incorporating weights into my workout.

How do I mix-up my cardio and weight training over my 6 days so I can kick-start my weight loss again? Years and years ago I would do 3 days of cardio 3 days of weights and it worked for me, mind you I had a lot less to lose at that time.

Any suggestions would be great! What works for you?

I am a female btw.

Thanks!

jacksonpt

I would start with a 3/3 split, especially if that's worked well for you in the past.

melaniecheeks

What did you do in the past that worked? Will you be going to a gym or just at home? What equipment have you available?

BlueBombers

What did you do in the past that worked? Will you be going to a gym or just at home? What equipment have you available?

Hi,

I actually was doing the Body For Life program which focused more on weights than it did cardio. Back then I just did all free weights. I still workout at home but I now have a treadmill, elliptical, Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gym as well as a free weights, we just need to buy a bench for those.

Salt_Sand_Sun

3/3 split is what I'd suggest as well. I personally do Run, Weights, Cardio/Resistence, Weights, Run, Circuits