Bored with my exercise routine

kaleas
kaleas Posts: 200
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Currently I've been hitting the gym every day, doing the same. I memorized the 30 Day Shred Level 1 weight moves and go through the circuit at the gym to begin with. Then afterward I spend up to 30 minutes on the Elliptical on resistance 6 which burns 300 calories. If I still have energy, I'll attempt a mile on the treadmill but generally stop after the elliptical.

After my workouts, I used to be sore and stiff, and it used to be hard to do. These days it's just a bore and I dread going through it.

I picked up a Shape magazine and a Womens Health but all of these exercise incorporate so much random twisting and leg crossing to do at the gym. Level 2 of Jillian Michaels I feel silly doing at the gym as well, and they're hard to keep in mind once I get there.

I'd like to begin more challenging strength training. I've seen people using the medicine ball, the big massive balls, and more interesting ways to utilize dumbbells but have no idea what I'm doing. Does anyone have any suggestions, sites that they visit, or things they do themselves to challenge my muscles again so I can see results?

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  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
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    Currently I've been hitting the gym every day, doing the same. I memorized the 30 Day Shred Level 1 weight moves and go through the circuit at the gym to begin with. Then afterward I spend up to 30 minutes on the Elliptical on resistance 6 which burns 300 calories. If I still have energy, I'll attempt a mile on the treadmill but generally stop after the elliptical.

    OMG I would gauge my own eyes out girl! :wink:

    You should pick up "New Rules for Lifting for Women" - terrific book and terrific CHANGING plans. You change it up every few weeks. And you'll see results!
  • morningmom
    morningmom Posts: 100
    Bump for new ideas!
  • ltf304
    ltf304 Posts: 132 Member
    I agree with the above post. New rules of lifting for women is very good! It also has a nutrition section which is the most important. I vary my workouts daily and try different cardio machines or walking/running outside. There are so many things you can do. Good luck! :)
  • cm40
    cm40 Posts: 30
    Try crossfit
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