Switching up workout routine

khkjkk
khkjkk Posts: 55 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I dropped some weight after not working out for a week, which was awesome. Now that I've gotten my diet/metabolism back under control, I realized that I need to dramatically change up my workout routine to get off my current plateau.

So, I'm looking for some suggestions for new routines! Anyone have a workout routine that they love and want to share?
I normally do cardio (bike, elliptical, treadmill) for about 30 - 55 minutes or martial arts. I also mix in all-body strength training (machines) and circuit workouts for abs.

Thanks!

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  • explosivedonut
    explosivedonut Posts: 419 Member
    I am currently doing 5/3/1 and I am loving it. I am about to complete my first month. I've seen major increases in my strength already. Highly recommend it as a strength routine. Unless you are not very experienced with lifting, then I would pick up starting strength.
  • ercarroll311
    ercarroll311 Posts: 295 Member
    I love Zumba, but idk if that's your kind of thing. For me it's something I can actually enjoy rather than dragging myself onto the stationary bike. Maybe do some heavy free weights?
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    my friend follows a 5/3/1 strength training routine. i'm listing just the main barbell lifts of the day. the rest of the assistance exercises are kinda a la carte, based on the day.

    mon- dead lifting
    tuesday- overhead press
    Wed- off
    thurs- Squats
    Friday- bench press
    Saturday- Interval Running
    Sunday- Off

    she also walks about 3-5 miles a day.
  • DeadliftAddict
    DeadliftAddict Posts: 746 Member
    I am running Brandon Campbell's P.H.U.L. program. Stands for Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower. You have Two upper/lower days. I train Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri with active rest days on Wed and or Sat. Mon and Tues are power/strengh days with an accessory lift and a couple of isolation lifts. Thurs and Fri are hypertrophy days. First time I tried a hybrid training program and I love it. I'm going with Wendler 5/3/1 next now that I've been shown how to customize with some bodybuilding work added.
  • kbrister85
    kbrister85 Posts: 11
    depends on what your goals are, are you trying to build muscle and reduce fat?

    My routine right now is:
    3 consecutive days on upper body
    1st day heavy weight
    2nd moderate
    3rd light weight
    4th day lower body
    I am incorporating 3 days of cardio burning between 350-400 calories (trying to no burn muscle).
    I Always incorporate abs 4 sets of 40 reps with heavy weights for all sections.
    1 day of yoga or Pilates (very important for muscle growth)-my opinion.
    1-2 off days.
    I am also on a high protein diet.

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