Suggestions on my Work out schedule...

kmcgrath1

I truly need some suggestions here.... I just finished the C25K but still want to continue building my running and other cardio.

This is my current schedule...

Tu, We, Th, Sa - 30-45 min cardio including (running, bike, elliptical, or walking) - sometimes don't get them all in
M, W, F - 25 min Strength Training

Now here's my question... I started a 30 day "Weight Loss Strength Training Program", and it has me doing only 10 min cardio as my warmup then on Mondays arms, Wednesdays Core and Fridays Legs. My question is should I also be adding more cardio on those days too? Like at least a 20 min cardio after the strength workout. or Pilates? I just don't know if the strength training is enough on those days.

I also used to do Pilates a lot and I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate a 20 min pilates workout without doing so much that it backfires and I don't do any of it.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Kris

lq022

I think what your doing seems pretty good ... if your finding that the 30-45 mins of cardio is too difficult to squeeze into one day, than do the 25 mins of strength and at least try to get in 30 mins of cardio ... it doesnt seem like your goal is to lose more weight, just to build muscle .... if thats the case, then 30 mins of cardio is sufficient for each day.

In terms of the strength program, it probably is a good idea to do some type of cardio AFTER the strength training. You dont need to use a ton of energy from your muscle for cardio, so its better to do cardio after strength. (This way your muscles are using the energy for the strength training which is what you want to do anyways!) .... Pilates after is a good idea ... again, its all about what you want to accomplish ... If your trying to lose weight, id definately add more cardio after ... if building muscle is on the agenda, focus your energy and time on that ...


Hope this helps!