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2004/10/10, 04:34 PM
Ok...a total newbie here:big_smile:
I have been working out for a grand total of three weeks. My goal is to take off 30-40Ibs and add muscle tone. I currently weigh 156Ibs, and I am 5'7". I started at a gym with just my common sense to guide me:laugh:Stop the laughing!
Well, needless to say after I gained weight and didn't drop any that I talked to the trainer at the gym who told me I was doing it all wrong and to read some fitness books and check the internet. I came across this website and checked out the forums. So, I am trying to put together a program that will be smart:big_smile:burn fat:angry:and add muscle:dumbbell:.
So this is what I have come up with and would like some advice and clarification. Thanks!
I currently am starting the following routine:
M-W-F Weight Training
T-TH-Sun Cardio HIIT
SaT REST OR OTHERWISE SHOPPING!
The weight training schedule is through free trainers beginner.
I am following this HIIT plan...checking to see if it is correct.
I am on the elliptcal manual
2 min. level 5 Intensity
then 2-3 min. level 5
4-6 level 7
6-10 level 8
10-14 level 9
15-19 level 10
20-cool level 5
Is that ok? Question: Is intensity on the elliptical both incline and resistance? only one?
Now, I have the time to workout in the morning, but that may change with work and I'll have to do all the exercising after 5PM. Any pointers for the afternoon workout?
About eating/not eating with workouts. I am not a great eater. To be honest I don't get hungry in the mornings and frequently eat at lunch time sometimes one a day. I know I am going to get a slap on the hand for that! After I workout I tend to be a bit ravenous. I have been trying to eat one scrambled egg before I go in the morning to the gym. Is this good? Should I eat this protein before working out? What if I wanted cereal? Is the cereal better than not eating? Also, when I am coming from work and the workout is after 5PM, should I go home and have dinner before working out or eat after?
End Goal is to get more of a dancer type body vs. bodybuilding large muscles. My body type is actually more inclined to large muscles and masculine look, but it is not what I think is attractive and right for me. Thanks for any and all imput!:big_smile:
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2004/10/10, 04:49 PM
Welcome to freetrainers duchessvf. The reason you were putting on weight from training is because you were starting to develop new lean tissue. It weighs more than fat but takes less space.
As for that trainer, not to helpful.
Your intervals should be alternating as an example like this:
2-3 min level 5
next 2-3 min higher level
next 2-3 min lower level
next 2-3 min higher level.
Do this for approximately 20-25 minutes and you will build your endurance, and have a great cardio session.
Do the cardio after your weights also, it will definately help you.
Working out in the afternoon is the same as the morning, don't have to do anything different.
At 5'7 you might look to thin, to go to the weight levels you suggested.
Hope this helps, please fill out your profile so we can give you better information.
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"A will finds a way, failure is not an option"
Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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2004/10/11, 03:20 PM
Thank you so much! I didn't realize I needed to decrease the level in between. Is the level increasing both incline and resistance?
Yah at 5'7" losing about 30-40Ibs is the highest goal to set. I actually used to be a dancer and my normal weight was 110Ibs. I am built rather large so most people thought I actually weighed more. I ended dancing pretty much in just one day and never took it up again. The sudden stop and the fact that I was starting to actual eat food did something to my metabolism and about every 2-3 years since then I put on about 10Ibs.
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2004/10/11, 11:15 PM
You can adjust the resistance also while doing the intervals.
good luck. Don't forget, to eat at least 5x a day to help you get lean. Good luck.
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"A will finds a way, failure is not an option"
Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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