What is your personal workout routine?

cruciia

Hey everyone,

There is such a range of exercise and workout plans out there, and a diverse range of people on this board that exercise for different reasons (weight loss, toning, weight gain etc).

So, what is your workout plan? Are you trying to lose/gain weight, tone up etc? Have you seen results?

I thought this may help some people (including me) who are looking for a change in their own regime, and may find some inspiration, or even a plan they hadn't heard of before.

DavPul

I would share it, but it's personal

Sarauk2sf

I would share it, but it's personal

Hint: It involves bicep curls..in the squat rack

DontStopB_Leakin

I would share it, but it's personal

Hint: It involves bicep curls..in the squat rack

Also, it involves lost of a forearm and wrist uh...strength training.

Sarauk2sf

I am currently looking to lose a couple more pounds before going on a bulk, but since starting, my exercise routine has not changed significantly and will be unlikely to change when I am looking to gain (except maybe dropping the 12 minutes of cardio I occasionally currently do after lifting) .

- Compound lifts plus assists 4 x a week, conditioning/form work 1 x a week.

DavPul

I would share it, but it's personal

Hint: It involves bicep curls..in the squat rack

Also, it involves lost of a forearm and wrist uh...strength training.

It's more like conditioning than strength training, per se.

Edited for grammar n stuff

pinkraynedropjacki

I dabble in a bit of everything.

Zumba is what I started with, along with walking laps in the park...3km was all I could do to start. Then I progressed to 10km runs every day, still Zumba, Tiffany Rothe workouts (youtube) and Pop Pilates (also youtube) Fitness blender (yep youtube again) as well as a whole heap of other youtube vids. I also went the swiss ball route as well as resistance bands, kettle bells, leg resistance bands, stepper (you know like the elliptical only way smaller) a hula hoop, then now I'm addicted to my Fitbit & trying to get in as many KM's and steps as I possibly can each day.... that ones working for me right now & I can basically eat what I want each day cause I'm doing it that hard.... as well as Zumba still.


I work out every single day, no rest days, no cheat days, no days off even when sick. Close to a year now.

Works for me... but then I'm tough on myself & expect others to be the same.

Play hard or go home.

meshashesha2012

my goals are to retain as much muscle mass as i can while i lose weight and make sure i'm burning mostly fat. so the main focus of my workout is weight lifting 3 days a week

i'm primarily lifting heavy (75-90%) of my 1 rep max and doing simple compound lifts like squats, pullups, deadlifts rows, overhead presses as well as more funner technical lifts like snatches and cleans.

starting january, i'll be doing crossfit twice a week and the above 1 day a week

on days i dont lift i either run, walk, row, swim, versaclimb for 45-60 minutes or skip the workout.

the results i've seen have been fantastic. the past year i havent really killed myself with diet (in fact if i'm honest i've been eating very close to maintenance). i also havent really killed myself with exercise- no more than an hour a day and i dont consider lifting things that are almost as heavy as i am as killing myself either because i love that :laugh:

i've only lost 21 pounds on the scale but that's translated to 5 pant sizes and 6" on my waist. for the record, i'm ruler shaped so it's not like it's super easy for me to slim down my thighs and waist

AnvilHead

Strength training (compound lifts with some assistance/iso work) 3 times a week, light cardio 3-4 times a week. Goal is the same as meshashesha2012 said - retain as much LBM as possible while losing fat (I don't care about scale weight per se, more interested in reduction of bodyfat %.)

nokittyno

I am battling tendinitis so everything is kinda messed up, but basically..

Workout Schedule, Push/Pull/Legs
Split
**All days subject to change &
Rotation, Core/Cardio can follow on an "OFF" Day, or following up a strength day also.
Example:

FYI: Also++ Things in bracket can be rotational, options or completely excluded, some exercises may be excluded that said-day or others included.. I'm no pro.. just an average joe(jane) so it's all by feel and figuring out....

Day #1 - Chest/Shoulders/Triceps
(Chest being primary focus)
Day #2 - Back/Biceps (Volume)
DAY #3 - OFF
Day #4 Legs - (Volume)
Day #5 - CARDIO/ABS
Day #6 - Shoulders/Chest/Triceps
(Shoulders as Primary focus)
Day #7 - Back (Heavy; Low reps/sets)
Day #8/1 - OFF
Day #9/2 - Legs (Heavy; Low Reps & Sets)

Rinse & Repeat, extra days off between Push for tendinitis reasons..

exercises are kinda like..


**All days subject to change &
Rotation

ABS
Three Sets Each
• Weighted/Body Knee-Ups
• Body Weight Leg Raises/TTB
• Cable Crunches
• Ball-Chest
• Bench, Crunches, weighted
• Plank, weighted/Body

DAY #1 - PUSH

---

Chest/Shoulders/Tri

---

Warm-Up Sets
• Incline Dumbbell BP
• Flat Dumbbell BP
• Dec, DB BP/Barbell
• Overhead Barbell Press
• Side-Laterals
• Chest Pull Over
• Cable Cross-Overs, High-Mid-Low,
• Bench DB Rev Flys
• (Tricep Movement)
(Close GBP/Push Down)
•Rev Push-Down, 2x20+
• Push-Ups, Failure

DAY #2 PULL Volume/Hypertrophy

---

Back/Bi's

---

Warm Up * Stretches
• Deadlifts, Pyramid Sets
• Lat Pull Down Wide//V-Bar, Volume
• Single Cable Rows
• Bent Over Barbell Rows
• Face-Pulls,
• HyperExtensions,

---

Part 2 Biceps Addition

---

• Hammer Drop
• ALT Twist-Curl, Light

DAY #3 - OFF

DAY #4 -LEGS Volume/Hypertrophy

---

Legs/Spin Bike

---

• Back Squats,
• Stiff-Legged Deadlifts, Barbell/Dumbbell
• Leg Extension, Volume
• Leg Curl, Volume
• Calf Raise,
• (Hip/Thigh Abdct/Add, 2 Sets)l

DAY #5 Cardio/Abs

DAY #6 - PUSH

---

Shoulders/Chest

---

Rotator Cuff + Stretches
Warm up
• DB Shoulder Press
• Side Deltoid Raise, Drop Set,
• Inc Barbell Bench Press,
• Bar Raise
• Close Grip Bench Press/(Any Tricep movement)
(Flat/Decline to lessen tension)
• Rear Delt Flys, Drop Set
• Chest Flys,
(Inc/Cable)
• (Shrugs)

DAY # 7 - PULL (Heavy, Strength)

---

Back/Bi's, Heavy, Strength----
Warm Up:
• Deadlifts, 5x3-5's
• Lat Pull Down,
Wide/V-Bar
• T-Bar Row,
• Bent Over Barbell Rows,
• 1-Armed Dumbbell Row,
• Face-Pulls,
• HyperExtensions, 3 Sets
Weighted/Body

---

Part 2 Biceps Addition

---

• Alternating Vacation Curls
• Hammer,
• Twist-Curl
+5-10 Mins of Cardio to finish, Bike

DAY #1 - OFF

DAY # 2 - LEGS (Heavy, Strength)

---

Legs Heavy/Strength

---

(ALWAYS make reps, rest if needed)
• Warm Up
• Sumo-Squat,
• Front Squat,
• Barbell SLDL,
• Hamstring Curl,
• Leg Extension,
•Dumbbell Calf-Raise (Per Side)
• Walking Lunges,

jofjltncb6

I dabble in a bit of everything.

Zumba is what I started with, along with walking laps in the park...3km was all I could do to start. Then I progressed to 10km runs every day, still Zumba, Tiffany Rothe workouts (youtube) and Pop Pilates (also youtube) Fitness blender (yep youtube again) as well as a whole heap of other youtube vids. I also went the swiss ball route as well as resistance bands, kettle bells, leg resistance bands, stepper (you know like the elliptical only way smaller) a hula hoop, then now I'm addicted to my Fitbit & trying to get in as many KM's and steps as I possibly can each day.... that ones working for me right now & I can basically eat what I want each day cause I'm doing it that hard.... as well as Zumba still.


I work out every single day, no rest days, no cheat days, no days off even when sick. Close to a year now.

Works for me... but then I'm tough on myself & expect others to be the same.

Play hard or go home.

This approach may not work for everyone...

...or really anyone long-term.

Crankstr

Strength training (compound lifts with some assistance/iso work) 3 times a week, light cardio 3-4 times a week. Goal is the same as meshashesha2012 said - retain as much LBM as possible while losing fat (I don't care about scale weight per se, more interested in reduction of bodyfat %.)

Me too!

rebelontherun

I see a trainer a few times a week so I do circuit training that changes every few weeks. The last one I did was:
kettle bell swings
low row
tabata punching
bridge
push ups
myotatic crunch
tabata jump rope
cable single leg something that I didn't write down
and cable single leg sword draw

So that's all one circuit. I usually do it 2 or 3 times, however many I can complete in an hour

Emtabo01

I think my body thinks I'm at goal weight, though I'd like to lose about 5 more pounds. So I guess I'm focused on body recomp now. I do NROL4W 3 days a week and HIIT on my elliptical 3 days a week. I set my calorie goal to a small deficit, but this month have been eating around maintenance I'd guess. I fluctuate the same three pounds up and down but am seeing great muscular changes/progress from lifting.

taunto

Cardio (1 or mix of these):
-walking/jogging
-Stationary Bike
-Jumping ropes

Calisthenics with 2x25 lbs dumbells where appropriate(all of them with different sets)
1)sit on floor with legs apart and back perpendicular to the floor and punch air moving the hand towards the opposite leg (making you move your back/ab) This works out your abs, back, your thighs, your hands and shoulders and creates practice for punching. Important for boxing
2) lay on the floor raising your back up so that your back is resting on your elbows. Raise the legs a bit. Start air biking
3) repeat (1)
4) pushups
5) While lightly jogging in one place, punch air straight ahead
6)squats
7)Jumping Jacks
8windmill: spread legs, try to touch the opposite feet with your hands
9) 4way: Jumping Jacks with pause when the arms are paralell to the ground.
10)while standing, raise one leg so your thighs are parallel to the ground and try to touch your opposite knees with elbow

11) repeat (5)
12) 2x rounds of shadow boxing
13) Light weight lifting
14)different crunches (regular, raise one leg, raise both legs up)

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/taunto/view/at-home-workout-routine-265940

heybales

This approach may not work for everyone...

...or really anyone long-term.

Well sure it will. It's called spinning your wheels. And that is still exercise. To some degree.

Not nearly getting out of what you think you are, but spinning wheels, or plates for that matter, does take some effort.

Sad when commercial slogans are the basis for your routine.

Juggernoobs

If you message me, I can sent you excel documents with all my training. It's Monday -Friday light cardiovascular and resistance training with a long Saturday Bike Ride or Run for high cardiovascular.

RobynLB

MAIN STUFF
Boxing 90 minutes 4-6 days per week = 30 minutes high intensity calisthenics, 10 - 15 jumprope and running, 50 minutes drills and/or sparring
Running 2-4 days per week = short runs tacked onto boxing days (2 miles fast), medium runs (4-5 miles moderate), long trail runs

EXTRA STUFF
Pilates or yoga (on occasion as a rest day or tacked onto a boxing workout)
Boot camp (on occasion, 1 day per week, for 6 weeks at a time)
Other active rest days: paying soccer in the park with the kids, bike ride, swimming, beach run, free diving, hiking, rock climbing

GOALS
Better speed, strength, technique in boxing
To feel amazing and look good
Keep in top shape for occasional races and other fun stuff

RESULTS
I'm in better overall shape than most people I know or meet (in terms of strength, functionality, aesthetics, numbers, and endurance)
Drawback - I get frequent injuries from overtraining, working out eats up all my free time, which is like weird to some people...

DPernet

Monday - Circuit training, Weights and Swimming
Tuesday - Circuit training, Cycling/Running and Swimming
Wednesday - Circuit training, Weights and Swimming
Thursday - Circuit training, Cycling/Running and Swimming
Friday - Circuit training, Weights and Swimming
Saturday - Circuit training
Sunday - Rest Day

dinosnopro

I call it. ....faps a ton.

pinkraynedropjacki

I dabble in a bit of everything.

Zumba is what I started with, along with walking laps in the park...3km was all I could do to start. Then I progressed to 10km runs every day, still Zumba, Tiffany Rothe workouts (youtube) and Pop Pilates (also youtube) Fitness blender (yep youtube again) as well as a whole heap of other youtube vids. I also went the swiss ball route as well as resistance bands, kettle bells, leg resistance bands, stepper (you know like the elliptical only way smaller) a hula hoop, then now I'm addicted to my Fitbit & trying to get in as many KM's and steps as I possibly can each day.... that ones working for me right now & I can basically eat what I want each day cause I'm doing it that hard.... as well as Zumba still.


I work out every single day, no rest days, no cheat days, no days off even when sick. Close to a year now.

Works for me... but then I'm tough on myself & expect others to be the same.

Play hard or go home.

This approach may not work for everyone...

...or really anyone long-term.

I didn't say it would work for everyone, but it works for me & I plan on keeping that up. Just because you said it wont work does not mean it wont. I've lost a whole heap of weight really fast & am toned up nice because of what I've done.

....unless you are a TRAINED pro.... then really.....


guess that some people just want to hate on the fact I'm hardset & will work for what I have.

jofjltncb6

I dabble in a bit of everything.

Zumba is what I started with, along with walking laps in the park...3km was all I could do to start. Then I progressed to 10km runs every day, still Zumba, Tiffany Rothe workouts (youtube) and Pop Pilates (also youtube) Fitness blender (yep youtube again) as well as a whole heap of other youtube vids. I also went the swiss ball route as well as resistance bands, kettle bells, leg resistance bands, stepper (you know like the elliptical only way smaller) a hula hoop, then now I'm addicted to my Fitbit & trying to get in as many KM's and steps as I possibly can each day.... that ones working for me right now & I can basically eat what I want each day cause I'm doing it that hard.... as well as Zumba still.


I work out every single day, no rest days, no cheat days, no days off even when sick. Close to a year now.

Works for me... but then I'm tough on myself & expect others to be the same.

Play hard or go home.

This approach may not work for everyone...

...or really anyone long-term.

I didn't say it would work for everyone, but it works for me & I plan on keeping that up. Just because you said it wont work does not mean it wont. I've lost a whole heap of weight really fast & am toned up nice because of what I've done.

....unless you are a TRAINED pro.... then really.....

That's a good point. What I should have said is:

"This approach may not work for everyone...

...or really anyone long-term...unless they are a trained pro, and even then it is not without potential downsides."

Better?

taunto

I dabble in a bit of everything.

Zumba is what I started with, along with walking laps in the park...3km was all I could do to start. Then I progressed to 10km runs every day, still Zumba, Tiffany Rothe workouts (youtube) and Pop Pilates (also youtube) Fitness blender (yep youtube again) as well as a whole heap of other youtube vids. I also went the swiss ball route as well as resistance bands, kettle bells, leg resistance bands, stepper (you know like the elliptical only way smaller) a hula hoop, then now I'm addicted to my Fitbit & trying to get in as many KM's and steps as I possibly can each day.... that ones working for me right now & I can basically eat what I want each day cause I'm doing it that hard.... as well as Zumba still.


I work out every single day, no rest days, no cheat days, no days off even when sick. Close to a year now.

Works for me... but then I'm tough on myself & expect others to be the same.

Play hard or go home.

This approach may not work for everyone...

...or really anyone long-term.

I didn't say it would work for everyone, but it works for me & I plan on keeping that up. Just because you said it wont work does not mean it wont. I've lost a whole heap of weight really fast & am toned up nice because of what I've done.

....unless you are a TRAINED pro.... then really.....

That's a good point. What I should have said is:

"This approach may not work for everyone...

...or really anyone long-term...unless they are a trained pro, and even then it is not without potential downsides."

Better?

Leave the workouts to pros only? mmk?

RECowgill

I simply go to the gym every other day and alternate between upper body and lower body sessions. I mix in some cardio but its mainly about the weights, mostly freeweights.

I've been dieting (more aptly put, improving my diet and paying attention to my diet rather than actual dieting) for 2 months and going to the gym for 1 month.

I've seen good results so far. I've lost about 16lbs while seeing strength improvements. Definitely adding muscle and losing fat.

I want to keep my dedication up for at least 4 more months and see where it takes me. I like to reevaluate my goals every so often.

dangerouscurvesNZ

I've lost 15kg this year by tracking my food and exercising almost every day. Typical (good) week includes 2 x spin classes, 2-3 5km runs, 3-4 hour long walks, 1-2 zumba classes, and kettle bell workouts every other night.

bathsheba_c

I've been doing martial arts classes twice a week, plus lots of walking on the weekend. The martial arts is great because, aside from being useful, it is a nice combination of strength, endurance, and cardio work. The walking on the weekend is fun because I get to go places, pee in the woods, and burn lots of exercise calories to eat back.

Now that I'm close to goal, though, I want to incorporate more strength training.

Brovy

I like this thread and all posts are informative. Thank you all for sharing your personal workout routines. Well my workout routine is simple. I do some yoga and walk daily. After these i do some running and then swimming. These are my favorite exercises that i do at home.

hendinerik

Good thread! This was mine this morning, all done in my house - I am six months in to doing strength training and I mix this with other days where I just do cardio(depending on weather, tennis, running, gym class, biking, walking... whatever works). Below is a little more than usual because of my crazy holiday eating I felt a need to do a bit more today.

I do three sets of most of the below (I didn't put the weight amount down, and some, like push-ups or leg raises I do without weights). Original goal was weight loss and now it's more maintenance and strength / toning.

Below was influenced by meeting with a trainer once a week for most weeks since July and also through some stuff I picked up in some gym classes - now I'm goin' at it on my own.

I have seen a 25lb loss - when I just did cardio from April-July I saw a loss through that, but the strength training took it much further and I went from just losing weight to building muscle and getting toned. From April to September I saw a 25lb loss and have pretty much maintained that loss since September (though if I keep eating on a "holiday regimen" that will change!

Push Ups (push-ups)
Dumbbell shoulder press
Biceps Curl
Front Raises, Straight Arm
Lateral Raise, Dumbbell, Side
Tricep Freeweight Extension
Dips
Lunge
Squat
Bent Over Fly
Abdominal - Plank hold
Abdominal - Plank - Side
Abdominal - V-Ups
Abdominal bicycle (on mat)
Abdominal Crunches
Side Leg Raises
Front Leg Raises
Back Leg Raises

Happy Holidays!
Erik

crazy4lulu

i work in a gym... therefore i am there a lot. i get up at 3 am to start my day. i do a 45 minute session of cardio, just to get it out of the way. then i schedule in a time for me in the morning that works best around my clients. i usually have about an hour. so i work a certain muscle group ... hitting it from all angles to make sure every fiber of the muscle is being utilized and worked to its maximum potential. i do anywhere from 6 to 8 exercises for said muscle group. i do my reps fast but with perfect form. i do not rest between sets... im in and out of there as quick as i can be. then i do 25 to 30 minutes of cardio.

Yogi_Carl

Hi - great posts. Here's my weekly schedule:

Mon: Bodyweight strength training.
Tue: Yoga session at home.
Wed: Yoga Class.
Thr: Lunchtime swim. Bodyweight strength training evening.
Fri: Yoga session at home.
Sat: Yoga Class. Swim session. Bodyweight strength training, including kettlebell session.
Sun: Rest. Yoga session at home.

Bodyweight strength training comprises some variation of Push-ups, Inverted rows, Romanina deadlift, Assisted and negative Chin-ups, Pike pushups and Headstand - against wall - shoulder press (alternating sessions), Pistol squats. core work is incorporated into Yoga sessions at home: planks, side planks, dolphin posture-knee to elbow.

Yoga sesson at home is usually Power/Vinyasa or Ashtanga yoga style with inversions and hand balances included inbetween the session end and close-down.

I was running regularly, but have backed down on this as I suspect a run-related knee injury and I am preferring swimming through winter as I swim in the sea and lakes/rivers outside of winter, so it makes sense to keep this up.

I am 25lbs overweight and planning a 0.5lb decrease per week over the next year. So far this is working far better than planning to lose 1lb per week where I usually find myself over-eating at some point every fortnight due to constant hunger at this defecit. 0.5 avoids hunger and enables a more steady loss rate for me.

pspetralia

This approach may not work for everyone...

...or really anyone long-term.

Well sure it will. It's called spinning your wheels. And that is still exercise. To some degree.

Not nearly getting out of what you think you are, but spinning wheels, or plates for that matter, does take some effort.

Sad when commercial slogans are the basis for your routine.

^^^You should listen to Heybales!!