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I've had lots of questions on my work-out routine so here are the details. I'm one of those "instinctive" trainers (which may just mean that I can't stick with a regular routine) so sometimes... I just train however I feel like training, or whatever body part I'm in the mood to work that day. Click here to see my most recent work-out routine. My routine changes fairly frequently depending on what I feel needs the most improvement... sometimes focusing on strength, sometimes endurance, sometimes tone. My most recent work-out routines are described below.
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At
the time of this writing, I'm going to the gym everyday (at least that's my goal). In all
honesty, I usually miss a day every week or so, but I'll usually make up
for it by hitting the gym twice a day... at least occasionally. Right now... or at least for
this week, I'm following a split routine... Sometimes I throw in a "cardio only" day on day 6, and sometimes I just start over immediately... depending on how I feel (this is where that "instinctive" quality comes into play). Sometimes I train for strength (3-5 reps per set) and sometimes to look cut (8-15 reps per set), and sometimes both within the same work out. I use mostly free weights, and I train abs about 4-5 times per week.. I always get in at least 15-30 minutes of cardio... if not more.... and of course, I always stretch out before, during, and after my work-out.
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Things have changed... not
because the split routine wasn't working, but just because I needed something
new and fresh. After reading some articles on the benefits of one set
exercises, I've changed my routine to single sets and full body workouts.
I use heavier weights and each set is usually 10-20 reps (depending on body
part)... although I'm keeping my ab routine longer... and I usually
add in 30-50 lunges (each leg) on my full body days. With the beautiful weather, there's more time for sports so I'm counting it as
part of my routine. Even though I generally have the opportunity more than once a
week to play tennis, racquetball, volleyball, or inline skate for a few hours, I'm always sure to do some type of sport on Day
2. The new routine also adds some flexibility during the summer months so
I'm not committed to spending as many days inside. The new
routine... well, at least for now...
Day 1 All body parts, single
set
2 days of sprint training Obviously, if you can do math, you
can figure out that some of my work-outs overlap on the same day. Routine
training days can be very challenging or very easy... depending on how I feel
that day and how hard I've worked the day before. Sprint training is my
LEAST favorite, but also takes the least amount of time. Unfortunately, I
don't have access to any ideal indoor sprinting areas so the consistency of my
sprinting days has relied on the unpredictable weather here in Kansas. Gym
training days are fairly intense, but I'm no longer training with free
weights... just body weight. That also gives me the advantage of
being able to complete my gym training outdoors (when the weather
cooperates). I'd much rather do pull-ups, dips, etc. outdoors on a
playground.
You can use Total Body Sculpting Basics at any level of fitness. Unless you're a REAL beginner, you'll probably want some light dumb bells and/or hand weights, although a pair of 2-3 pound weights, and a pair of 5 lb weights will be adequate to start. Eventually, you may want to move up to 8-10 lb dumb bells, and add ankle weights, but you can get a great work-out either way.. even if you're a die hard gym rat. Currently, I'm training 5 days a week. I've been using my Firm Videos one day a week (sometimes two) You can check out the entire line of The Firm Video Series here. Some of the Firm videos require steps or boxes for the leg work-outs. For those that have asked, "Do you actually like to train, or do you just do it because you have to?"... I REALLY LOVE IT! I love the feeling of working out... and I love the way my body feels after a tough day at the gym. Even when I'm on the road, I'll work out in hotel gyms, or I'll take along my trusty "dynaband" so that I'm always able to work in a work out. With my most recent work-out schedule, I can sprint train or gym train just about anywhere... making work-outs even more convenient. Of course, I always bring along my heart rate monitor. Home Get Fit Water Stretching My Workout Routine Recipes for the Guys Daily Recipes Healthy Recipes Make it Low-fat Email Me!
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