Revamp my workout

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squidgy10
squidgy10 Posts: 9 Member
edited February 2016 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi.
I used to go to the gym A LOT!
I used do a
20 minute speed interval run
10 mins cross trainer or rower
Triceps
Pressups
Sit ups
Chest press
Squats
Lunges
Plank...

I want a new gym programme.

I enjoyed circuits classes .

I now have 2 children, husband works shifts and want to try something different. My goals are weight loss and toning up (I am pear shaped and have never had slim thighs but I now have a bit of a belly. I'd like to make my better bits look good -arms...ankles!!! Ha ha).
I have started a home workout 2 x per week (ewa chodowoska sp???) Which is using own body weight and more for toning. I play netball 1 x per week. I want a new gym programme which will keep me motivated and have visible effects asap. I don't mind working incredibly hard in the gym... What would you do? Thanks

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  • kjm3579
    kjm3579 Posts: 3,975 Member
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    I use StrongLifts 5x5 for strength training -- I run -- and one day a week I get in a spin class -- would like to increase to 2 spin classes per week and need to be more consistent on the running during the cold weather.
  • squidgy10
    squidgy10 Posts: 9 Member
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    What are 5x5? I'm looking to change my workout to do something new. It is old and so much research has been done since then. X
  • Soundwave79
    Soundwave79 Posts: 469 Member
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    squidgy10 wrote: »
    What are 5x5? I'm looking to change my workout to do something new. It is old and so much research has been done since then. X

    http://stronglifts.com/5x5/

    But you need all the weights, bench, and rack to do it.

    Sounds to me like you basically only have 2 days a week available cause of life and are trying to hit all the major muscles groups and maintain your cardio?
  • squidgy10
    squidgy10 Posts: 9 Member
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    Thanks. My gym has all that equipment but the area is usually teeming with groups of weight trainers! Looks like I'll have to be brave and bold!..and not care about looking stupid. I can get to the gym 2-3 times per week (a solid 2 with and extra where possible). Used to go for long runs but it stopped having any real affect on looks (I did become a lot fitter) and I seemed to lose tone (probably because I was spending most of my time running and let resistance training go).

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