How to switch up my routine?

Melanie_RS
Melanie_RS Posts: 417 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm on week 3 of splitting up my workouts - so I run 30 minutes in the morning (during the week) and then evenings I do strength training and a cycle class.

Before the three weeks I just ran, did weights and a cycle class in one shot.

I have read you should switch it up every 6 weeks - but I'm not sure exactly what that entails and how exactly I should switch it up.

I am not a good swimmer so please don't offer that as a suggestion. :/

I'd like to stick with running and cycling and weights - so basically can I play around with length of sessions, times during the day or am I supposed to add in different types of cardio altogether?

maybe I'm over-thinking, but I'd love some input! :) thanks!

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  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    You don't need to switch things at some arbitrarily set interval. What are your goals?
  • Melanie_RS
    Melanie_RS Posts: 417 Member
    I have 6 or 8 lbs left to lose but I'm not on a time schedule...I just do this to do it.

    so really no set schedule eh? I mean, I know not 6 weeks to the day - but, in general.
  • hooah_mj
    hooah_mj Posts: 1,004 Member
    sounds like you have a great program....i would definitely add yoga or pilates
  • Melanie_RS
    Melanie_RS Posts: 417 Member
    sounds like you have a great program....i would definitely add yoga or pilates

    actually on Tuesday nights I do a pi/yo class...and thursday nights i do half a class.

    forgot to add that in. it's only a half hour class though - but it's tough no relaxing.
  • Melanie_RS
    Melanie_RS Posts: 417 Member
    i could add one on the weekends though. great suggestion. :) i definitely need more stretching. j

    ok, i appreciate the replies!
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    Well it depends on your goals to a degree but the real time to change is when what you are doing stops working provided you are doing it correctly.
  • Melanie_RS
    Melanie_RS Posts: 417 Member
    Well it depends on your goals to a degree but the real time to change is when what you are doing stops working provided you are doing it correctly.

    yeah. THIS ^^^ that's right!

    I guess I was overthinking it! thanks! :blushing:
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