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Am I wasting my time?

vpbar73 Posts: 8 Joined: 2004/12/04	2004/12/08, 11:01 AM Will I be happy with the results if I go to the gym once every other day or every two days and go through the circuit trainers doing 3 sets of 10 on each one? My goal is not to look like Arnold, but maybe one of those guys in Men's Health. If not, what should I do?
lodgerdodger Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/12/07	2004/12/08, 11:44 AM if you want to look like those guys in men's health you're going to have to go at least more than 2 days a week. 3 to 4 is good, make sure you're hittin cardio too though.
jonathanweaver Posts: 576 Joined: 2004/06/14	2004/12/08, 12:09 PM To look like those guys in the magazine, you'll need the following: Great photographer Great graphic artist Great set of airbrushes. Go for it!!! -------------- I will never grow up, just old. Duct tape is like The Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together. - Carl Zwanzig Jonathan
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/12/08, 12:36 PM Circuits are good to keep body fat low, and is good to get in shape. NOW I would suggest somthing more concrete, and a lil more challanging. GEt a good program on here, and sztart with that. MAchines are good, however they have disadvantages. Hit the weights least 3 times a week , and some cardio 3 times a week. If your just wanting to add some good mass/ strength...go with 4 days lifting.....lil or no cardio. -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.
vpbar73 Posts: 8 Joined: 2004/12/04	2004/12/08, 07:47 PM Thanks for the input guys. I think I should clear up my current program. I currently workout every other day or atleast every other 2 days. That works out to an average of 3 days a week. Is it alright to workout every other day on my current program(Circuits & Cardio on the same day)? I am sorry I am such a pain, and I am sure that some are very tired of the "same old" questions. I did search through several posts here and couldn't find an answer so I decided to ask. Funny stuff buddy. btw, does that work for my wife also?...?:laugh:
	2004/12/08, 07:52 PM Why don't you try an FT routine that meets your needs??? -------------- I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol Charlie
xxrajxx Posts: 423 Joined: 2004/08/12	2004/12/09, 07:55 AM you could try my six day split... I found it here on FT and used a bit input from Big A Chest + bi + abs cardio Back + Tri + forearms cardio legs + shoulders + abs cardio rest or go with one from here have fun
jonathanweaver Posts: 576 Joined: 2004/06/14	2004/12/09, 02:28 PM It'll work for most people. However, there are some people who cannot even be helped by the best in the industry. (In fact, I think I saw one of them this morning on the drive to work. She was driving a car that matched . Ugliest car I've seen on the road yet.) ============ Quoting from vpbar73: Funny stuff buddy. btw, does that work for my wife also?...?:laugh: ============= -------------- I will never grow up, just old. Duct tape is like The Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together. - Carl Zwanzig Jonathan