I need help setting up a workout routine.

meg6425

I'm starting to workout but I'm not sure how to make my schedule. I only got a few Jillian michaels DVDs. I have the killer abs, extreme sheds, killer buns and thighs, 6 week 6 pack, ripped in 30 days and a pure barre (which is like yoga). Can someone help me make a workout schedule.

tacguy

I don't know much abut the Jillian DVDs, I've only ever used Beachbody programs, which come with a schedule. Did the Jillian one not have a schedule of it's own?

jonnythan

Throw all that stuff in the garbage.

Find something active you enjoy doing. Do that 2-3 times a week for about an hour. Could be hiking, tennis, swimming, whatever. It needs to be something you enjoy enough that you will make time to do it the rest of your life.

You won't be doing Jillian Michaels DVDs for the rest of your life.

Do some strength training 2-3 times a week. I recommend Starting Strength or New Rules of Lifting for Women.

taso42

Embrace the barbell. Be like Staci
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

rainbowbow

Well, have you used those dvds before? Or did you just purchase them?

I personally lift 3 times a week and i find it much more convineint than a dvd.

meg6425

My friend has them and they worked for her. I wanted to give them a try so her mom gave me hers that she didn't use anymore.

tacguy

Here is a person asking for help and most people are only criticizing her choice of exercise. Nice

meg6425

They didn't come with a workout schedule.

Rose_bee

This is my dilemma right now too.

I have an elliptical machine for my cardio, and a weight bench or pilates/balance ball dvds for my strength training.

Because of how out of shape I am, I'm currently planning daily cardio exercise (of 5-15 minutes). I'm not sure how often to do the strength portion though. I'm guessing 2 or 3 times a week would be a safe start.

Rose_bee

I'm starting to workout but I'm not sure how to make my schedule. I only got a few Jillian michaels DVDs. I have the killer abs, extreme sheds, killer buns and thighs, 6 week 6 pack, ripped in 30 days and a pure barre (which is like yoga). Can someone help me make a workout schedule.

Also, my physical therapist said to do my stretching exercises daily, and the strength-building ones every other day (I have back muscle issues going on).

dave4d

Your safest bet would be to do a full body strength training routine 3 days per week, every other day. You can do your dvds, or any other cardio after your weight lifting routine, (if you have the energy.) and/or on your non-strength training days.

Compound movements will work the best. Try Stronglifts, Starting Strength, or New rules for lifting for women. I've seen many people rave about Jamie Eason's program on Bodybuilding.com, as well.

ndearing0501

Throw all that stuff in the garbage.

Find something active you enjoy doing. Do that 2-3 times a week for about an hour. Could be hiking, tennis, swimming, whatever. It needs to be something you enjoy enough that you will make time to do it the rest of your life.

You won't be doing Jillian Michaels DVDs for the rest of your life.

Do some strength training 2-3 times a week. I recommend Starting Strength or New Rules of Lifting for Women.

Exactly! I'd keep one just do have when you get bored and need something to switch it up. I have her kickboxing one I do every now n then.
But yea, find something you enjoy like running or biking. Throw in strength as well!

TssCnn

Here is a person asking for help and most people are only criticizing her choice of exercise. Nice

I agree with this.
Meg, You will have to find something you do not hate doing so you will stick with it. If you want to follow one of the programs, just type it into a google search with the work schedule. You will find the info you need. If you decide to mix it up and do one day of one program and another day or a different program, great. Just keep moving, and be happy! Enjoy what you do