140 5'8 female - toning up questions

Oplesandbanonos

Hey all I have lost 10 pounds, which i'm very proud of doing, i only have about 5 or 10 more to go to reach my 135 goal weight (or around there anyway)... but in reality i don't really care how much i weigh per say. I mostly just want to look more lean and toned. I have jillian michaels 30 day shred and the ripped in 30 dvds, as well as a good pair of running shoes and a treadmill at home. Right now, i'm pretty inactive, as i work in an office all day 6 days a week, and go to school 3 nights after class. Does anyone have any tips or recommendations on how to tone up a flabby 140 lb female? If i do the workout dvds and attempt to start running will that be enough? or do i need to add in weight lifting somewhere? I'm not sure what kind of schedule to put myself on or how often/how long per day to do the workouts since i'm such a noob. any advice will help

Oplesandbanonos

I would like to get into a routine to start for my "new years resolution" or whathaveyou.

ster81

If you really want to be more lean and toned my suggestion is for you to do some weight training... Target the 8-12 range starting with weights you can do 8 times with good form and continue to push the same weight till your able to do them 12 times. After that, increase the amount till your back at 8. Mostly everyone here will tell you to do cardio as well, but in my opinion, just lifting weights 4x a week, and having a calorie deficit will get you that toned body you are looking for.

lucylou9701

bump 5'8 and 140 aswell

MLeigh18

wrong. stay off the treadmill. that's only going to cause more harm that good. think ankle, hip, knee, back problems. ew.

If you must run, go outside in the grass or on a track.

I'm 5'8 at 140. I do not run. I hate running. Running and I don't get along. I'd rather eat frog legs than go for a run.

If you're happy with your weight, you need to lift weights. heavy weights.

None of this 8# dumbell 12x3 stuff. I'm talking no less than a 45# bar. but get cardio in there with some calisthenics.
Example cardio: 20 minutes do as many round as possible, NO STOPPING. 8 burpees, 12 full range squats (no 90 degrees stuff, squat like you're pooping in the woods just dont relax your hamstrings), 6 push ups (chest to deck, no on your knees, or doing the worm).

You may gain weight, but you will lean out. Especially if you're eating clean and a lot of protein. No you will not bulk up like a man unless you take testosterone.

I lift 3 times a week.

I went from 138 weight and barely putting 65# over head to 142 weight and putting 115# over head. You will likely gain weight, but you will lose fat and inches. I was a size 6 at 138 now I'm a size 4 at 142, my jeans should be a size 2 but I cant fit my thighs into any size 2 pants. Not because my thighs are fat, they're strong.

You don't have to lift for an hour if you lift effectively. Checkout CrossFitNorthArlington.com for some great weight lifting workouts. if you don't know the movements you can google them, or ask me and I'll explain it to you. Youtube has a ton of videos to show how to properly execute a move with good form.

thecrossfitter

wrong. stay off the treadmill. that's only going to cause more harm that good. think ankle, hip, knee, back problems. ew.

If you must run, go outside in the grass or on a track.

I'm 5'8 at 140. I do not run. I hate running. Running and I don't get along. I'd rather eat frog legs than go for a run.

If you're happy with your weight, you need to lift weights. heavy weights.

None of this 8# dumbell 12x3 stuff. I'm talking no less than a 45# bar. but get cardio in there with some calisthenics.
Example cardio: 20 minutes do as many round as possible, NO STOPPING. 8 burpees, 12 full range squats (no 90 degrees stuff, squat like you're pooping in the woods just dont relax your hamstrings), 6 push ups (chest to deck, no on your knees, or doing the worm).

You may gain weight, but you will lean out. Especially if you're eating clean and a lot of protein. No you will not bulk up like a man unless you take testosterone.

I lift 3 times a week.

I went from 138 weight and barely putting 65# over head to 142 weight and putting 115# over head. You will likely gain weight, but you will lose fat and inches. I was a size 6 at 138 now I'm a size 4 at 142, my jeans should be a size 2 but I cant fit my thighs into any size 2 pants. Not because my thighs are fat, they're strong.

You don't have to lift for an hour if you lift effectively. Checkout CrossFitNorthArlington.com for some great weight lifting workouts. if you don't know the movements you can google them, or ask me and I'll explain it to you. Youtube has a ton of videos to show how to properly execute a move with good form.

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HeidiMightyRawr

I agree with what everyone else said. Lifting heavy will get you much more toned and firm than just cardio. I started off with just 2-3 days a week lifting and results were fine from that.
Combine with a small calorie deficit and sufficient protein and you should get the results you're looking for