Looking to switch up my fitness routine, not sure what to do.

slbbw

Before this current round of weight loss and fitness I mostly did endurance sports for exercise, running (10K and half marathon distance mostly and some sprint triathlons). This go around I start doing orange theory. First twice a week and now 4 to 5 times a week. I am starting to think my fitness goals, lower body fat but I only have about 10 more scale pounds I want to lose, may be better accomplished with a more weight lifting specific routine. The problem is I am not sure what to do. The thing I like about OTF is I just have to show up. I also find the class super energizing. But, its expensive and I want to add more weights. Budget wise I am not sure I can add another gym fee on top of what I am doing. I did a trial class at a circuit studio near my house and I liked it, but they suggested 3x per week. Should I add running back in the other two days? Is there something I can do 5 days a week that will meet my goals? I despise indoor cardio unless it is guided intervals. I am worried I may not be focused just left to my own in a weight room. I am starting to slowing build a small home gym with dumbells right now.

TLDR: I have been doing OTF 5 days a week and want to add in more weight lifting. I can't afford a second gym membership on top of this, so looking to switch routines entirely. Thoughts on what kind of exercise routine might meets these criteria.

mom23mangos

I either do full body weights M/W/F and I've been incorporating mini-triathlon training on T/Th. Or I'll do an upper/lower split M/T/Th/F and mini-triathalon W/Sa. Basically I'll ride my bike to the gym, run for a bit on the treadmill, swim and then bike home. It's been a kind of fun change of pace for me. I go to 24HR fitness and the membership is only like $29/mo.

Cassandraw3

Have you considered doing crossfit? Most crossfit gyms are structured to where you can go every day. There is a strength portion and then a cardio portion.

slbbw

I considered crossfit, but it still felt too intense. I probably should try out a class and see how it goes.

New_Heavens_Earth

slbbw wrote: »

I considered crossfit, but it still felt too intense. I probably should try out a class and see how it goes.

You can try out a class, and they modify weights and moves according to fitness level. But it is expensive.

I alternate crossfit and cardio at Planet Fitness M-F, with DVDs or YouTube videos on weekends.

AnnPT77

You could maybe start with one of the beginner bodyweight strength programs from this thread so you don't need another gym, then re-evaluate when you need to progress to something more advanced:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you