What's your routine??

Shanna_Inc86
Shanna_Inc86 Posts: 781 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
1. Do you have a Planned workout routine for the day/week/month or just whatever you feel like

2. I'm bored...what's working for you, I need some change
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  • Krull_the_WarriorKing
    Krull_the_WarriorKing Posts: 650 Member
    I plan my workouts for the week on Sunday. I need a schedule to keep me on track. I also will use this time to mix up my routines. Do I go to the gym? Do I do a P90X workout? Do I run?
  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
    Doing http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/laura-bailey-muscle-building-program.html right now and I love it!! In Dec I'll switch to Kathleen Tesori's. Though I usually skip on the cardio, I'm bad.

    I like routine, I'm not good with being spontanious.
  • I_give_it_2_u_str8
    I_give_it_2_u_str8 Posts: 680 Member
    Yes.

    I come home from work at 5pm, eat supper, relax, take a nap
    For 20 min, have a coffee and gym it at 7pm.
    Mon- Friday, jan- dec
    :)

    Edit: I see I missed the mark on that one D'oh!
    Workout routine is chest, back, legs. Repeat 6days/week
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I do Zumba after work 4-5 days a week and in the morninhs on the weekends. I also do some strength work during my breaks at work - squats, lunges, modified push ups (against the desk), etc.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Mon, Wed, Fri - lift heavy weights. Currently doing Rippetoe's barbell program.
    Tues, Thurs, Sat - cardio, usually HIIT or intervals on the treadmill
    Sunday - rest, or do some "leisure cardio" like cycling or a fun run
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    M: boot camp
    T: rest or run
    W/R: one day is a rest day, the other day I do a 30ish minute full body resistance circuit followed by 3-6 100 yard sprints
    F: run
    SA: sprint interval training #3 or #4 as described in my workout blog below
    SU: rest, run or bike
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Lift 3x week, aim for M/W/F, but it can vary slightly based on soreness, schedule, etc.
    Routine is: 3 sets 5 reps of squats, bench press, dead lift, rows, pull-ups, shoulder presses, 3 sets max reps of hanging leg raises
    Cardio for fun when I feel like it - running, biking, swimming, hiking

    Progress is my biggest motivator right now. I'm reasonably happy with where I'm at, so it's REALLY easy for me to let off the gas so to speak. The last week or so I've noticed that I generally like the way I look in the mirror, and that's the best motivator there is.


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  • Juliebean_1027
    Juliebean_1027 Posts: 713 Member
    I walk on my break at work (15 minutes, 3.5 mph pace) and hit the gym roughly 5 times a week. 3 of those days I do cardio and weights, the other days I do only cardio. My cardio includes a 30 minute warm-up walk on the treadmill (again 3.5 pace), then 30 minutes on the bike, 20-30 minutes on the elliptical. On days when I'm just doing cardio I might increase my elliptical or bike time.
  • crystalinda
    crystalinda Posts: 151 Member
    I go to an outdoor bootcamp class 3xs a week. I have also had a gym membership but before bootcamp would always find excuses not to get to the gym or put it off. My workouts were inconsistent and my results were not good. Since I joined the bootcamp, which takes place in 4 week "cycles" I feel like I can't miss any days and my results have been way better.
  • Xtina_Beba
    Xtina_Beba Posts: 218
    I have to do yoga (any type) everyday & bellydance every other day.
    I also do pilates & treadmill inclines.

    Next week I'll be trying classes:
    Cardio kickbox
    Samba
    Bollywood
  • Ervie317
    Ervie317 Posts: 179 Member
    I lift in a rotatio:
    Day 1: Arms & Cardio
    Day 2: Sholders, Chest & Cardio
    Day 3: Back, Abs, & Cardio
    Day 4: Legs and Cardio
    Day 5: Just Cardio
    and then I repeat.
  • ShannanLaNae
    ShannanLaNae Posts: 434 Member
    Im doing Jillian michaels 30 day shred and 6 week 6 pack...they are helping me get to my goals
  • Hayesgang
    Hayesgang Posts: 624
    I do hot power yoga on Tue, Thur, Sun (75 mins)
    Restorative yoga Sat morning (90 mins)
    Walk/Run on treadmill Mon, sometimes Wen. (30-45 mins Varied speed and incline)
  • Emily102102
    Emily102102 Posts: 33 Member
    I just started my routine in October, Here it is
    Mon-Fri. Get up @ 6:30a get 2 kids ready for school (while drinking 2 cups of coffee)
    7:40 Get kids on the bus
    8:00-9:00 Exercise & then shower & Get my baby out of bed & have breakfast w/her :)
    I Don't workout on weekends, I either work dbl shifts or am busy w/kids
    New routine but seems to be working for me
    (I alternate tae-bo basic, tae-bo advanced & treadmill. I try not to do the same thing everyday)
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    Mon: Zumba, swim
    Tues: stationary bike for 15 mins. weights
    Wed: rest
    Thurs: stationary bike, weights, swim
    FrI: jog/walk 3 miles
    Saturday: jog/walk 3 miles
    Sun: Hill/stairs/jog
  • MsQt
    MsQt Posts: 793 Member
    I do cardio 3 days a week (stair climber, ellipitcal, Cybrex, treadmill, track, abs routine) 3 days of week strength training ( Tuesday toning legs day, Thursday upper body day, Friday legs heavy/bulking) I train abs 5 days a week hardcore
  • virginiejaubin
    virginiejaubin Posts: 497 Member
    Zumba 2x/week and elliptical trainer 2x/week
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    Mon, Wed, Fri - Full Body Routine - Compound lifts

    Rest of the week off.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Thank God my gym has so many classes!

    Monday - Zumba
    Tuesday - Cardio Kickboxing or Total Conditioning
    Wednesday - Step or Spin Class
    Thursday - Soul Grooves am, Zumba pm
    Friday - 50/50 or Strictly Strength
    Saturday - Soul Grooves
    Sunday - Zumba or Cardio Kickboxing

    If the class has a sub I don't like, I usually walk on the Precor AMT machines (adaptive motion trainers).
    I also do a lot of walking the track, walking my dogs etc. as I do a 60 mile walk for breast cancer every year and cardio is not the right training... lots of walking is.

    ** I force myself not to do anything at least 1 day a week but it's hard because I love it!
  • Michelle_Nicole
    Michelle_Nicole Posts: 95 Member
    I am doing the Jillian Michaels 6 week 6 pack 5 days a week and Pilates on my lunch break at work for a half hour Monday thru Friday! I really enjoy the DVD workouts since I'm broke and cant afford the gym, I tend to do a different dvd each month to mix up my routine.
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    Yes.
    M/W/F-Stupid group PT with the Navy
    Su/M/T/W/Th/F-Whatever my trainer tells me (usually 30-40min cardio, and then another 45min or so of weight training).
  • medoria
    medoria Posts: 673 Member
    My goal is to train 5 hours a week, always having at least one day of rest. Then I adjust this to my jobschedule. Some weeks I only workout once, other weeks I hit my goal perfectly.
    I was sick last week so Im just starting over, today was my second workout in over ten days of rest. Now Im focusing on getting back on square one and then going from there. Im on the second workout of 6 w 6 p and also Im doing last level of Killer buns. The goal is to first do this solo without wanting to kill myself, then raising the stakes and combining them with other workout Jillian has.
  • liftingbro
    liftingbro Posts: 2,029 Member
    Monday/Wednesday/Friday full body workout.

    Bench Press, Squat, Deads, Rows, Curls

    I do 3-4 sets, one of those being a warmup set for 10-12 reps. Then I aim for 6-8 reps per set. I've been debating doing 5x5 routine though.

    I normally do a 10 minute warmup on the treadmill and stretch afterword.
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    Monday/Wednesday/Friday full body workout.

    Bench Press, Squat, Deads, Rows, Curls

    I do 3-4 sets, one of those being a warmup set for 10-12 reps. Then I aim for 6-8 reps per set. I've been debating doing 5x5 routine though.

    I normally do a 10 minute warmup on the treadmill and stretch afterword.

    Dude you're like my twin.
  • Shanna_Inc86
    Shanna_Inc86 Posts: 781 Member
    Thank you for all your feed back!

    I'm a work out at home person
    I love my DvDs and I have a treadmill and bike

    I've been loving my yoga meltdown in the morning

    Evenings....I've just been going through the motions and not really enjoying it like I was
    Wanted some new ideas
    Def think I'm a week to week person

    And Michelle...You know I love my Jillian... :smile:
  • dogwhisperette
    dogwhisperette Posts: 177 Member
    Personally, I enjoy planning it the night before and changing it up alot. I also try to do three little work outs during the day. Example: Yesterday I ran/power walked for 50 minutes. At lunch I took a brisk walk in the trails cus it was so nice out.
    This morning I did 40 minutes of pilates and when I am done work I plan on walking to the gym which is 5kish away and work my upper body in the weight room. Its fun to change it up and plan around the weather. It has been working for me thus far.I also do the 30 day shred, ripped in 30, 6 pack in 6 weeks. Yes I am a Jillian junkie but I love that they are intense but only 20 minutes long which is perfect for before work in the morning. I also throw in pilates, classes at the gym and weights. Main thing is to pick things you enjoy and having a varitey is helpful.
  • Shanna_Inc86
    Shanna_Inc86 Posts: 781 Member
    Oh and for all you guys that know what they're doing with lifting weights...

    I'm tired of following a damn dvd for weights so I figured I'd compile my favorites and do my own thing
    Now is it true for more lean muscle to do the lighter weights at 12-15reps?
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Oh and for all you guys that know what they're doing with lifting weights...

    I'm tired of following a damn dvd for weights so I figured I'd compile my favorites and do my own thing
    Now is it true for more lean muscle to do the lighter weights at 12-15reps?

    No. Higher reps increases endurance. Higher weights increases strength and mass. This is a generalization but it is for the most part true and is a good place to start. Play with it to see what works for you. I like to lift heave for ~two months and then lift for endurance for ~one month, it helps keep me well rounded. Make sure you have a complete workout with your exercises, don't overtrain one area and leave another area lacking.
  • liftingbro
    liftingbro Posts: 2,029 Member
    Monday/Wednesday/Friday full body workout.

    Bench Press, Squat, Deads, Rows, Curls

    I do 3-4 sets, one of those being a warmup set for 10-12 reps. Then I aim for 6-8 reps per set. I've been debating doing 5x5 routine though.

    I normally do a 10 minute warmup on the treadmill and stretch afterword.

    Dude you're like my twin.

    Weird
  • liftingbro
    liftingbro Posts: 2,029 Member
    Oh and for all you guys that know what they're doing with lifting weights...

    I'm tired of following a damn dvd for weights so I figured I'd compile my favorites and do my own thing
    Now is it true for more lean muscle to do the lighter weights at 12-15reps?

    This book will blow your mind about women and weight lifting:
    http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-Women-Goddess/dp/1583332944
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