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My workout regimen: is it optimal?

Monie_LG
Monie_LG Posts: 11
edited January 5 in Fitness and Exercise
I started going to the gym in the past couple of weeks and I'd need your advice/thoughts on my workout regimen.

I'm 5ft4, weigh about 116 pounds and I'm 25. I don't really need to lose a lot of body fat, maybe a pound or 2, but I'd love to sculpt/tone my body.

Since I hate using gym machines, I tend to go to classes that I really enjoy, such body pump and aerobic classes like step.

I was thinking of doing 2-3 body pump and 2 cardio classes a week. I was wondering if this would be optimal for me! I also watch what I eat and follow a 5-6 small meals a day diet which has been effective in the past (lots of lean protein, fruits, veggies and low in carbs).

What do you guys think? Should I start seeing results soon? Been doing this for 2 weeks already :)

Thanks!

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  • Monie_LG
    Monie_LG Posts: 11
    Bump! :)
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    In order to "sculpt" your body you need to be lifting weights heavy (the opposite of Body Pump) and eating in a surplus. Everything you're doing is cardio which isn't going to do anything towards gaining muscle, if that's your goal (I assume that's what you mean by "sculpt")
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Bodybuilding-style weight training would be the most optimal routine if body composition is your goal.
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