I need help setting up a workout routine.

meg6425
meg6425 Posts: 3
edited January 16 in Fitness and Exercise
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.

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  • tacguy
    tacguy Posts: 196
    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
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    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
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Embrace the barbell. Be like Staci
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    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
    meg6425 Posts: 3
    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
    tacguy Posts: 196
    Here is a person asking for help and most people are only criticizing her choice of exercise. Nice
  • meg6425
    meg6425 Posts: 3
    They didn't come with a workout schedule.
  • Rose_bee
    Rose_bee Posts: 226 Member
    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
    Rose_bee Posts: 226 Member
    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
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    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
    ndearing0501 Posts: 145 Member
    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
    TssCnn Posts: 114 Member
    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
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