Good Schedule?!

BeautifulBlair

Is this a good exercise schedule to lose weight?

Monday
Couch25k program 30 mins (burning about 270 calories at the moment)

Tuesday
Body Combat class (fighting class; burn about 670 calories)
Pilates class (I think it's about 270-300 calories)

Wednesday
Couch25k program 30 mins
Yoga class (about 270 calories)

Thursday
Body Attack class (about 670 calories)
Body balance(contains yoga, tai chi and pilates and is about 270 calories)

Friday
Couch25k 30 mins

I don't want big muscles i just want lean muscles and heard that doing things like yoga and pilates will provide that. As well i want to lose about 25 kilo's is this a good routine? Teaming this with mfp saying to eat 1200 calories per day but on days that i exercise do i eat all of the calories that i work off? So say on Monday i lose 300 calories does that mean i eat 1200 and the 300? Thanks.

Oh and i think i'm going to add push ups and crunches for every week day.

mccorml

sounds good dont burn yourself out

JLeeAlton

That looks like a really good schedule to me!

As far as calories go.. yes you need to eat back your exercise calories no matter what. However, alot of people (even me) don't eat every single calorie back. Some do 1/2 to 3/4. But no matter what you should never eat less than around 1200-1500 calories a day when exercising. Your body needs that fuel to run.

To get an almost exact count on the calories you burn I would recommend investing in a HRM. Since it is programmed just for you its a very good tool to have when needing to know the amount of calories you are burning. Good luck and add me as a friend if you would like!

Egger29

Looks like an ambitous schedule. Hope you can stick with it.

One thing to note: Muscle size and shape is genetially pre-determined. Doing certain types of exercise, Yoga, Pilates, Swimming, whatever doesn't change short stocky body types into long lean body types. It's all a matter of how you're genetically built.

That being said, USING your muscle regularly through a proper fitness routine that includes both cardio and strength training, while making smart and healthy choices in your eating habits, and with proper rest between workouts is the key to making the long term lifestyle change you're aiming for.

Overtraining is where many people fall short as they feel badly if they miss a day, but the most results can happen during rest and your muscles need recovery time between workouts to grow stronger.

Good luck to you.