beginner questions about workout schedule

[kinnikuman]

Hi, I'm new here, these forums have already been a great help. I'm 19, 190 lb, I think I have decent core strength, mostly working on fat loss. I just had some quick questions.

I've been trying to work out 4 to 5 days every day but there's overlap, is that bad? For example, I do lateral raises one day and the next day I do shoulder press. I don't really know much at all, is it bad to do it this way? I'm want to revise my workout schedule, would something like this be ok?

Mon - 30-40 min cardio, 10-15 mins HIIT, abs
Tues - lifting (upper and lower body), 30-40 min cardio
Wed - 30-40 min cardio, 10-15 mins HIIT, abs
Thurs - lifting (upper and lower body), 30-40 min cardio
Fri - 30-40 min cardio, 10-15 mins HIIT, abs

I do the 30 -40 min cardio on elliptical and HIIT on a bike.

I guess my main question is doing a full body weight lifting workout just twice a week enough? I'm still stuck in this beginner mindset of doing as much as possible.

Thanks!

 

[evolution]

You're fine on the twice a week full body workouts, but why in the world are you doing so much cardio?

 

[kinnikuman]

Is that too much? Dunno, I remember reading that doing 5 to 7 days of cardio is optimal? Haha, I'll be glad to cut back if I don't need it. Thanks for your help.

 

[Hoss]

I think 4-5 is best. So maybe just lift on Tuesday and Thursday..

 

[kinnikuman]

Ok, sounds good. I'll give it a shot. Thanks!