What program works best?

I hate doing the same thing every week. It gets boring. So I take all of those workouts and mix them together. Haha. I don't know if that's necessarily the best thing to do, but it can't be the worst.

I have done p90x in the fall!
Shred over christmas.
Currently in week 7 of insanity.

Rank

1. P90x lifting, some cardio 3 hours or so a week
2. Shred - circuit training following her 3min -2min - 1 min plan
3. Insanity 6-8 hours of hard core cardio a week. I am losing upper body strength.

Best weightloss by far p90x
Best for time vs results shred
i literally can't think of anything nice to say about insanity. Shawn T has nice abs..

Honestly, I don't think it matters which exercise program or diet you follow (within reason of course!)
The key thing is finding a way of eating and a kind of exercise that fits with your lifestyle and budget and suits your body and mind. And that you can keep doing!

If you like the sound of those exercise programs, then go for it, if you are motivated and enjoy it, then it will work. If you start something that is too hard or too easy or too dull or too painful - you're not going to keep it up, and you won't see results.

I've been reading this forum for over a year now and I'm amazed at how many different paths people have taken to get their results - and the common factor is sticking with it!

For me, the "program" has been eating at a moderate deficit (not too little, not too much) and learning that I love to run.

I would like to know what are some good exercise programs? Are they better then using a treadmill or bike

It's really what you like to do .

Dance - try zumba
Do you like to lift things?
Be outside (try running or walking)
swim

Anything that you think is fun and can do consistently

Honestly, I don't think it matters which exercise program or diet you follow (within reason of course!)
The key thing is finding a way of eating and a kind of exercise that fits with your lifestyle and budget and suits your body and mind. And that you can keep doing!

If you like the sound of those exercise programs, then go for it, if you are motivated and enjoy it, then it will work. If you start something that is too hard or too easy or too dull or too painful - you're not going to keep it up, and you won't see results.

I've been reading this forum for over a year now and I'm amazed at how many different paths people have taken to get their results - and the common factor is sticking with it!

For me, the "program" has been eating at a moderate deficit (not too little, not too much) and learning that I love to run.

This. I wanted to come back and expand on my previous answer but you basically said what I wanted to say. The best exercise program is finding things you like enough to keep doing. And it's fun to keep trying new things for variety.

While I strength train lifting heavy 2x/week, and usually incorporate some HIIT a few times a week, I also do a wide variety of exercises to keep from getting bored and so that I don't over-work or under-work any specific muscle groups. Some of these things I only do once or twice a month but I just rotate through various things based on what sounds like fun that day and what fits into my schedule: run, swim, hike, cycle, elliptical, yoga, kickboxing, spinning, step aerobics, stairmaster, zumba, pilates, hydro-fit, circuit-training, etc. Variety is the spice of life and, I believe, makes for a well-rounded exercise program.

Whatever keeps you motivated long-term is the best program. Those of us who have had success usually had a long road finding what was right for us personally - There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people do really well with short plans like P90X because they can focus a lot of intensity in a short amount of time, while others are a lot more successful with high endurance, low intensity programs. What worked for me was taking up a high-intensity sport (muay thai).

If you're the kind of person who needs motivating, I highly suggest joining a class and doing something with other people under the guidance of an instructor. Conforming to a regular schedule with your peers is really great. For me it's muay thai, but I know a lot of people who swear by Crossfit. Of course, these people are already in decent shape as it is - If you've been out of the exercise world for some time, I would really recommend taking a class at the gym that appeals to you. Zumba, kickboxing, pilates, etc.

The more you try, the more you know what you like/don't like

I will echo what most of the others have said, "do something you like and you will stick with it". There is a twist though...your body gets used to patterns/routines so at some point you may find that switching things up will give you better results. As for me I have had success with walking/running (intervals) on the treadmill, light weights/high reps for strength training, and using a weighted ball for core excercises. The fad "programs" have never been my thing...oh yeah my husband who is a personal trainer is a big fan of plyometrics. Soda was also something difficult for me to give up but maybe you could try cutting back first instead of cold turkey. Good Luck!

wow..responses soo fast.
Thanks so much for taking the time.
Im having a hard time refraining from my normal habits.
Soda is a biggg problem..I usually last about a week and make some exuse!

My big addiction is Mountain Dew. My son also drinks the MD's also. Luckily he likes them not refigerated, or room tempature rather, which I do not. So I still buy them, but keep the 24 pack set aside and he drinks one warm with his supper. And if I have the extra calories in the evening and I am having a meal that I would prefer a soda, I grab a glass and add ice to the drink.

And I have been using the 30 day shred and lost about 6 total inches in my bust, hips and waist. I just finished my first month. I am getting ready to start it over again. All I know is I feel much better in my jeans. And my hubby tells me how much better I look in them. :blushing:


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