Workout plan - Starting Out?!
Question: I just started the gym and are so out of shape. I want to get the ball rolling where I can tone my body and lose weight but also make an impact. HOWEVER, mind you, I am about 30-40lbs over my goal weight. I dont want to overdo it but also dont want to go to the gym and it not be worthwhile. My first day I focused on the stairmaster thingy (20 min), treadmill (30 min) and bike for (15min). Is this ok to start out or should I be going about it in a different way?
I am not too comfortable yet w/ the lifting for my arms and to tone up but will eventually do so. W/ 2 small kids and my hubby's work schedule I am only limited to every other night. Is one hour each time enough? Is the treadmill, bike and other thing ok to start out?
Any suggestions?
Answers: I just started the gym and are so out of shape. I want to get the ball rolling where I can tone my body and lose weight but also make an impact. HOWEVER, mind you, I am about 30-40lbs over my goal weight. I dont want to overdo it but also dont want to go to the gym and it not be worthwhile. My first day I focused on the stairmaster thingy (20 min), treadmill (30 min) and bike for (15min). Is this ok to start out or should I be going about it in a different way?
I am not too comfortable yet w/ the lifting for my arms and to tone up but will eventually do so. W/ 2 small kids and my hubby's work schedule I am only limited to every other night. Is one hour each time enough? Is the treadmill, bike and other thing ok to start out?
Any suggestions?
if you want to get quicker results and more effective results--instead of doing the treadmill or bike so much right now, try to focus on weight lifting---the thing is that by building muscle, your body will burn more calories by itself without you having to do anything--so do the treadmill and bike as something extra to weight lifting---at first your weight might increase 3 or so pounds--but don't worry! that is only muscle weight--to really get a feel for your progress--don't rely on the scale, rely on how you feel and how loose your clothes are getting--have your waist measured once every month to see how well your doing.---
I know what you mean about not having the time...
I think your plan for now is fine, but you need to have some lifting in your workout it will speed up your fat burning. Just remember to keep your heart rate up.
Hey good for you for getting started - as you get in shape the aches and pains will fade, the pounds will drop off, tension decreases and you will look forward to your workout time as a time just for you.Woman tend to emphasize aerobics - and an hour every other day is great. Remember to increase your pace and load to get your pulse up into the training range - probably shoot for 130-160 at your age. And of course don't smoke! Have fun, RJ