Advice on my current workout for weight loss

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Hi all, first time to post so forgive me if i mess this up. I am currently going to the gym several nights a week, 5/6, and am seeing some results, however i just want to check if the workout the "trainer" done for me really is any good. It seems to be just a generic workout they give to everyone, just brought me around the machines and said do 3 sets of 15 reps at X weight. here is what i currently do most nights.

Bike 5 mins @ 5
Treadmill 10 mins @ 8.5kph, 10 @ 8.5kph & 5.8% incline
Xtrainer 7 mins @ 7, 8 @ 9
Weight Reps
Seat Lat Pull 52.5 15, 15, 15
Chest Press 20 15, 15, 15
Bicep 22.5 15, 15, 15
Tricep 30 15, 15, 15
Leg Press 90 3 * 10, 10, 10
Seated Row 27.5 15, 15, 15

Ive read that lifting smaller reps of heavier weights would be better or doing HIIT training would help with the fat loss, was just wondering what people thought, or suggest a different workout?
 
What are your current stats (height, weight, sex, age, body fat, training experience, etc.)?

No matter, that is a poor routine. Most people benefit more from a every other day resistance session with cardio on the alternate days. And as you postulated most people can benefit from lower reps with higher weight on their resistance training and HIIT at least two of their weekly cardio sessions.
 
That's a poor workout. First of all, for optimal weightloss, you need to make sure you're caloric intake is less than the calories your burning. So be sure to nail down your diet if you haven't already done so.

As for your workout, I would suggest doing a fullbody workout three times a week with a day of rest inbetween. You can do cardio on your off-days if you desire. When you strength train, you want to work the biggest muscles hardest and first. The bigger the muscle, the more calories it consumes over time.

Also, lifting heavier for fewer reps is better for power. Going longer (more than 8 reps) will build size.
 
more details,
height 5'9
weight 200lbs
age 25
training experience mainly sports training,

Typical diet
10am Brown scone, Flora, Coffee
12.30 homemade soup, brown sandwich
3 pm handful nuts
6pm Bowl chilli, or Stew
Go to gym about 8
10pm handful of nuts

Drink loadsa water during the day, approx 4 litres

I had a feeling that routine was rubbish, hence why i posted. This is just what was set out for me. So what exercises should I be doing instead?
 
I'm a 5'9 female 75kg told to do similar to you but with a cardio every other day between weights which was ok, but I wanted more muscle so I added 2 days high weight, less reps which is working well. I still do cardio every day but alternate cardio eg. rowning one day, stairs and skipping another and bike interval training the next. Keep going it's worth it.
 
Thanks for the reply. Keeping at it anyway, just trying to see what would be best to maximise results. Glad things going well for you.
 
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