Alternating workouts?

ali_getsinshape
ali_getsinshape Posts: 2 Member
edited January 25 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi! I'm new to a regular workout plan. I'm used to just working out a few days and then quitting but this time I'm ready to get serious! My goal is to lose weight (and, of course, firm up my inner thighs, arms, and belly). Is it better to alternate workouts daily (like one day legs, one day arms, cardio etc., ya feel me?), or to alternate weekly, like one week work on arms only, one week work on legs only. Can I get some advice please!? Thank you!

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  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
    It's not one week work on bodypart and the next another. There are many different ways to construct a workout routine. New Rules of Lifting for women(NROLFW) may be worth taken a look at I have the original version. It has workouts for beginners and explains in detail how to do the exercise. Also www.bodybuilding.com has a female section that has workout templates. Go to youtube for exercise instructions and details.
  • ali_getsinshape
    ali_getsinshape Posts: 2 Member
    okay thanks! i've heard of people doing like cardio and arms one week, then cardio and legs the next. i knew it didn't sound right but just wanted to be double check!
  • janebshaw
    janebshaw Posts: 168 Member
    Many gyms offer a wide variety of fitness classes. Try some different classes and see which ones you like. And make sure to take a rest day a few times a week so your muscles have time to heal.
  • spdaphne
    spdaphne Posts: 262 Member
    I'd say try different workouts. It helps your body not get too used to specific movements. I try to mix in cycling, swimming now, elliptical, rowing machine, walking, yoga, and zumba. it mostly depends what mood i'm in and what my schedule allows. though i would say don't workout the same muscles everyday in the sense of weights because your body needs to recover. so don't do bicep curls everyday because you need to allow the muscles to rebuild. so every other day might be okay.
  • violettatx
    violettatx Posts: 230 Member
    I'm not exactly sure what your goals are, but normally when people start weight training they do full body work outs three days a week or so, with either cardio after lifting or on alternate days. NROLFW is a good place to start, or look for some beginner routines on bodybuilding.com. Good luck!
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