Work Out Ideas

Go on Bodybuilder.com. They have a ton of workout routines there. As well they have eating plans, and motivational stories

Starting another semester myself....Good luck with your goals!!

So Today i start my second to last semester in school... god wiiling. I have been avoiding the gym for years, and it is time i changed that. I only have class on Tuesday and thursday. My plan is to put together a 5 day work out routine. I plan on running a mile everyday. On tuesdays and thursdays i plan on doing Ab ripper x, because i dont have a ton of time. However on monday wednesday friday i have all day to hit the gym. Does anyone have a three day a week lifitng program that they would like to share, or any suggestions that might be helpful?

First workout in a long time? It partly depends on what your end-state goal is. I'd look at one of the two:

1. For building a solid strength foundation it's difficult to beat the 'Starting Strength' routine.

http://www.startingstrength.net/workouts/

However, if you have little-to-no experience with olympic lifts I would ADAMANTLY suggest that you speak with a trainer or an experienced weight-lifting friend for the proper form on the lifts. Olympic lifts must be learned -- you can't just pick up a barbell and perform a squat or a clean with perfect form unless someone shows you how first. Not lifting properly or lifting beyond your capabilities puts you at risk of injury... and that's bad (obviously).

2. If you don't have access to a trainer, and you've been out of the gym for while you can also consider a full-body split routine. This is one from M&S:

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/3-introduction-to-bodybuilding-workout.html

You should still consult someone on proper benching form because most people don't have it right, heh. I'd also suggest, if you can't find someone to consult on barbell benching, to switch in dumbbells because it is a little easier on the shoulder joint.

Everyone is always looking for that 'perfect' routine but frankly, they are all about the same, especially at a beginner-to-intermediate stage. It's important, however, that you do the routine as listed and don't try to mix it up because you think you know better. (Except omit the ab workouts if you plan on working abs separately.) It's even more important that you get in the gym consistently, regardless of which routine you pick.