I've started a weight watchers diet this week and so far other then the tracking of foods it doesn't seem too restrictive and "diet-like" which means just maybe it will work. I've also created a gym plan to optimize my weight loss goals.
Gym routine is loosely as follows:
DAY 1
- 30 Min moderate elliptical
- 15 min treadmill fit test and 5 min cool down
- 10 min sauna to detox the muscles and relax
DAY 2
- 1 hour power yoga class
- 20 min moderate elliptical
- 10 min sauna detox
Day 3
- 20 min resistance training back, arms and core
- 20 min moderate elliptical
- stretching/mild yoga
- sauna
Day 4
- 30 min treadmill fit test
- 20 min moderate elliptical
I eventually would like to add a spinning or Zumba class if my schedule allows it.
Hey Mel! Awesome blog, I'm excited for you! Your workout plan looks great! The only thing I change would be to add more strength training to it, perhaps a 3-day split? Day 1 you would do legs, Day 2 back and chest, Day 3 arms, with core training thrown in at the end of everyday?
ReplyDeleteThe only reason I'm suggesting strength training is because that's where I've found most of my results coming from, and the most quickly as well. Muscles burns more calories than fat right, so if you have more muscle, the weight will come off easier. Strength training is also great for motivation, because its awesome when you notice how much heavier you're lifting than where you started.
Sorry if I sound preachy about strength training, I just really love it and its that part I look forward to the most at the gym! I really dislike cardio...hahaha. Anyways, good luck and let me know if you have any questions or anything!
Hey Hailey!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your suggestions! I have the opposite feelings when it comes to the gym it seems, I LOVE cardio but dislike weight training. I think it's because i'm afraid to become too bulky or manly. But I have been thinking of adding body pump (resistance training focused class) so that might get me into weights more...I think I just lack proper instruction so that's something else I should look into!
Thanks again for everything! You're the best!
Say hi to Lyndsey!
Naww I wouldn't worry about getting bulky or manly at all, it would be VERY difficult, even with many many years of weight training. Women lack the testosterone to gain muscle like men do, so basically weight training will just help a)burn more calories b)keep your metabolism going long after you stop working out c)give a bit of muscle, so when you do end up losing fat, there will be a little something under there, no just skin and bones. I find that in people who lose weight by only focusing on cardio end up looking "skinny fat" when they lower their body fat percentage, because they have no muscle tone. I have to say though, yoga is great for building muscle, and oh so relaxing!
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