anyone want to give their exercise routine?

x0rosalie3x0

im thinking about updating and changing mine, but i don't have any idea how to. i usually do 40 minutes of cardio and im just beginning to incorporate some core exercises like pushups, lunges, bicycles and squats (sort of, they're quite hard to do haha)
any help?

healthysew

im interested to see everyone's answers as well!

123Jude

bump

smuehlbauer

Try bodybuilding.com
they have some good work out routines that are for weight training.
they also have links to the exercises if you doing know how to do them.

kennie2

you could always get a personal trainer for a few sessions. then they can set you up with a good routine

LJCannon

Curves & Leslie Sansone in the mornings for one hour, then walking for approximately an hour every evening (about 3 miles a day), then 3 times a week I do 30 minutes on a Recumbent Bike in the evening.
:laugh: The rest of the time I just sit around watching Oprah and eating Bon-Bons!

alynnbennett

Throw some planks into your routine they are great for the core! Hold the position for 30 minutes and try to do two sets of them.

olyrose

I'm still figuring some different ones out, I have a few that I stick to because I can do them without feeling self conscious in the gym, or I use the machines there. I love using the stability ball for arms and abs, and even for squats.

I found this site, though, that has different moves and how-tos, and I really love it. You can search around for all different body parts and different things to use: http://www.fitlink.com/exercises?type=stability+ball&body_part=abdominals

jdg1mfp

Try bodybuilding.com
they have some good work out routines that are for weight training.
they also have links to the exercises if you doing know how to do them.

Great source of information for weight training. I use that site all the time.
The title scares some away but its not for just for steroid consuming Hulks.

Also you can see some amazing transformations which are really inspiring!

azlady7

I do a bunch of different things. I like to switch it up depending on my mood and it seems to help with plateauing too. I exercise at least 4 days a week, sometimes six. I will do anywhere from 30 min to 60 min. The exercise range from wii dance, aerobics on netflix or ones I bought, or walking. Sometimes I will do my resistance bands, which I need to do some more of

mdickhaut

I've been running C25K every other day, and Physique 57 in between, with one off day.

aimelee

i do 30 Day Shred & Pilates. love them both because as a full-time working mom, i need an awesome workout in a short amount of time!

Homer3D

Monday: Yoga
Tuesday: Jogging (3 to 6 miles)
Wednesday Rest
Thursday: Hill training (find a good incline that's at least 200 yards. Jog up, walk down, repeat x 10)
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Jogging
Sunday: Strength training

fteale

Monday - 50 mins aerobics with resistance bands, followed by 10 mins abs
Tues - rest
Wed - 60 min boot camp, mix of weights and aerobics
Thurs - 10k run
Friday - rest
Sat - 10k run
Sun - Boot camp (60 mins again)

Melissaol

I do some free weights, 20 minutes on elliptical.,, 30-45 minutes on tread mill. Go for walks with the dogs

lovinmamaxo

I usually do soccer, walking for 15 min, and sit ups which is EVERY night.

I don't do soccer nor walking every day though.. but usually at least 4x a week for the walking anyway. I also do wii just dance sometimes and jump rope.

baisleac

M-W-F: Walk at lunch. Sports Active or MyFitness Coach aerobics on Wii in the evening. Sometimes a few Ups (push/pull/sit)
T-Th-S: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/baisleac/view/hiit-mrt-circuit-training-whatever-you-want-to-call-it-92808. Yoga.
Sunday: Technically day of rest, but usually do something, often yoga and/or a walk.

Anything is subject to change as my mood strikes, but it's usually close to this.

eternlgladiator

Throw some planks into your routine they are great for the core! Hold the position for 30 minutes and try to do two sets of them.

I hope that was a typo otherwise I want to meet your trainer...

Aylilth

This is what I do

10 mins on the cross trainer

Upper Body-

Gravitron Tricep Dips,
Gravitron Chin ups,
Supported mid-row,
Upright Row,
Seated Chest Press,
Tricep pressdowns
Medicine ball rotations.


Each of those will be 4 sets 12 reps, 10 reps, 10 reps, 8 reps

Then finish off with my run on the treadmill about 20 mins and then 10-15 on the bike.

Next day starts out and finishes the same

Lower Body-

Leg Curls,
Lying Squat Machine,
Thigh Extentions,
Medicine ball rotations again.

I hit the gym Mon/Thurs/Fri and do that that just switch which part of the body I work on. And Wednesday I do a run outside trying to get better and longer distance.

I should add those are the machine names at the gym noy sure if there are other names lol

FearAnLoathing

first i get a twister mat some baby oil......oh wait never mind lol

angp7711

I do Jillian michaels ripped in 30 DVD mon-fri in the morning before the kiddies wake up along with 3 miles walk/jog around the park with the jog stroller during the boy's lax and basketball practices. If I don't get my walk in I jump on the elliptical on the evenings after the kids are in bed.
Sat and Sun I get to run without the jog stroller so I am working on speed and distance. I would love to add some more strength training but I just now making this work consistently so I am not ready to switch it up yet. I am reading Making the Cut and am going to be doing that once my fitness level increases some more.

chevy88grl

I usually do one day of full (60 min) cardio. I walk for awhile and then run for awhile on the treadmill. If my back is feeling ok that day, I will run with it on an incline.

I usually do one day of 30 mins of cardio and then I do machines (to work my arms - due to shoulder issues, I have a hard time using free weights) for 30 mins.

I then do one day of 15 mins of cardio and 45 mins of machines.

I've been doing Tae Bo Live videos once a week as of late - just to mix things up.

Last time I was at the gym, I warmed up for 10 mins on the treadmill - then I picked 3 machines and did 10 reps on each one, went back to the treadmill for 5 mins, then back to the machines for 10 more reps, etc. I did this until I'd done all the machines 3 times. I was sweaty and exhausted by the end of it.

nudacris

I've been doing P90X since September. Highly recommend it if you're wanting to put in 60-90 minutes a day.

misschoy

4-6 days a week I do 30 Day Shred AND Ripped in 30, back to back.

kklemarow

I'm a big fan of Turbo Jam. You can mix up the workouts throughout the week and the TurboSculpt is excellent for toning.

x0rosalie3x0

i wish i could, but i can't afford it

x0rosalie3x0

you could always get a personal trainer for a few sessions. then they can set you up with a good routine

i wish i could but sadly i cannot afford it!

jellybaby84

SInce 25th March:
Mondays - V-Core (45 mins) and Body Combat (60 mins)
Tuesdays - Body Pump (60 mins) and Body Step (60 mins)
Wednesdays - Body COmbat (60 mins) and Legs, Bums and Tums (45 mins)
Thursdays - Body Step (30 mins), Body Jam (60 mins), Body Pump (60 mins) and Body Balance (60 mins)
Fridays - Body Step (60 mins) and Legs, Bums and TUms (60 mins)
Saturdays - Boot Camp (60 mins) and Body Attack (60 mins)
Sundays - Cycling and Walking for around an hour and a half combined

But now term has begun
Mondays - V Core (45 mins) and Body Combat (60 mins)
Tuesdays - Jogging (30 mins) and teaching rounders if that counts.
Wednesdays - Teaching Rounders if that counts?
Thursdays - Body Step (30 mins), Body Jam (60), Body Pump (60) and Body Balance (60)
Fridays - maybe jogging for 30 if I can make myself get up early enough
Saturdays - Body Step (60)
Sundays - every other Sunday I can do Body Step (45) and Body Pump (60)

navajoon

I'm with the other supporters of bodybuilding.com. It's an excellent resource with tons of exercises searchable by body area. They even have videos of them so you can see how to do it.

Here's my routine... currently working out four days a week:
Monday: 10 minute cardio warmup, upper body weightlifting (back, chest, shoulders, and arms), abs and calves, 20 minute cardio
Tuesday: 45 minute cardio
Wednesday: rest day
Thursday: 10 minute cardio warmup, lower body weightlifting (squats, leg machines, etc.), abs and calves, 20 minute cardio
Friday: 45 minute cardio
Saturday, Sunday: rest days

bbarton81

Monday: 10K run/walk
Tuesday: weight routine (down below) + cardio
Wednesday: 10 run/walk
Thursday: weight routine + cardio
Friday: 10 run/walk
Saturday: weight routine + cardio
Sunday: rest or a slow ride on my elliptical

Weight Routine:

Bench Presses (15, 12, 10) ~ 15 lbs
Squats (15, 12, 10) ~ 15 lbs
Chest Flies (15, 12, 10) ~ 15 lbs
Lunges (on each leg) (15, 12, 10) ~ 15 lbs
Bent Rows (back) (12, 12, 12) ~ 25 lbs
Dead Lifts (back) (6, 6, 6) ~ 25 lbs
Clean & Press (back) followed by 2 Bent Rows (4, 4, 6) ~ 25 lbs
Back Extensions (back) (15, 12, 10) ~10 lbs
Squats (with one leg on ball) 15 on each side ~ 25 lbs
Bicep Curls (15, 12, 10) 8 lbs
Tricep Dips (12, 10, 10) body weight
Calf Raises (20, 20, 20) ~ 25 lbs
Bicep Hammer Curls (15, 12, 10) 8 lbs
Crunches on Ball (20, 20, 20)
Tricep Extensions (15, 12, 10) ~8 lbs
Lateral Raises (shoulders) (15, 12, 10) ~5 lbs (my shoulders are sooo weak)
Shoulder Presses (15, 12, 10) ~5 lbs
Crunches (30, 30, 40)

I do this straight in order - without stopping. I will do one set of upper body workout and then straight to a lower body workout. That keeps my heart rate up and allows my muscles to take a break between sets - without actually taking a break.

MinnieInMaine

Mon - Fri, at the gym, 30 minutes cardio - either walk/run on treadmill or ride the stationary bike (with some hand weight combos) or elliptical. Followed by 10-20 minutes of strength training - lately I've mostly been doing an ab workout that I found online that was done by the early cast of biggest loser (jillian, bob and the blonde girl) since I get upper body done while on the bike.

Weekends - I take one day off and the other day I either do 30 Day Shred or go for a long (at least 4 mile) walk/run if it's nice out