is this a good routine? / any tips or suggestions?

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So,i'd say im a bit over weight, about 6 ft' , 17 years old, and just wondering if this is a good plan to lose weight/ gain a bit of muscle? to just generally become really fit eventually. anyone have any suggestions or tips?

so, ive been going to a gym for a while now and used to just do cardio for 45-60 minutes on an elliptical, but realized its probably a waste of time to just do that, so now,
i joined goodlife and changed my routine, to doing 20 minutes of cardio, then circuit training/ weight machines, 20+ reps on each, then going back and doing another 15-20 minutes on an elliptical, and repeating the weight machines afterwards. ( im trying for atleast 5 times a week). I eat fairly healthy most of the time, barely any pop ever, vegetarian diet, and i always try to take some kind of protein afterwards, like almonds and skim milk, or an ensure protein drink (i know its not the best but its better than nothing) , if i cant go home and make a whey-smoothie. anyone have any suggestions?or good supplements that could help? ( note, I was taking blueberry flavoured vege greens everyday but ran out, planning on getting more.)
 
Couple things here. The more muscle you have the more calories you are going to burn. That doesn't mean you have to be a bodybuilder, you just need to add muscle. With that being said. The first thing you should do is the circuit training with 15-20 reps and doing 2-3 circuits. Then go and do 10-15 min of cardio. You want to do the weight training first to get the most out of your muscles and body.

Second, you shouldn't be doing it more than 3 times per week. You can easily start over training your body which will start having reverse effects. If you want to do something walk or light bike ride on off days or do ab workouts on off days.

Lastly, make sure to mix things up every 4-5 weeks. different cardio and different weight training exercises. Our body's are amazing and can adapt very quickly. That's why you'll see a lot of heavier set people frustrated that they are not getting anywhere in the gym. You ask them and they tell you they do the same routine every time they are in the gym.

I hope this helps and good luck!!

To Your Success!
Randy

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Definitely avoid just sticking to cardio. I used to do that until I was told I was doing it wrong by a trainer. Definitely mix up the workout with weights and interval training is a good way to get in shape fast - but its hard work! I recently started using kettlebells and get a great workout from doing these for just 5 minutes - cardio and weights in one! :animal2
 
It is a good routine, as long as you are comfortable and you are contented of the results, it is good for you. But don't forget to consider other things that might also give a better results.
 
Your daily workout is perfectly fine until you are comfortable. I would like to recommend you to mix it up a little bit by more cardio exercise so that you would not feel bore in the long run.

We all know that Cardio is one of the most important things you can do for your body, whether you want to lose weight, build muscle or improve your health. The great thing is, there are plenty of choices for cardio exercise but there are some that work best if your goal is to blast calories and get in great shape:

1. Running is a great choice for a variety of reasons:

• It doesn't require special equipment (except some quality shoes)
• You can do it just about anytime, anywhere
• It's high impact, which helps build strong bones and connective tissue
• It gets your heart rate up more quickly than low or no impact exercise
• It helps you burn serious calories, especially if you add hills, sprints or tries interval training.

In fact, a 145-lb person can burn 300 calories by running at 5.2 mph for 30 minutes. The same person would burn about half of that with a brisk walk.

2. If you're looking to burn maximum calories, cross-country skiing is an excellent choice. Only if possible. Whether you're on a gym machine or swooshing over miles of snow, cross-country skiing is an incredible cardio exercise. Because it involves both the upper and lower body, it doesn't take much work to get your heart rate up, which is where the calorie-burn comes in.

A 145-lb person burns about 330 calories during 30 minutes of skiing.

3. Whether you're outdoors or indoors, cycling is an excellent cardio workout.
By using the power of your legs, you increase endurance while burning lots of calories, anywhere from 250-500 in 30 minutes, depending on how fast you go and how high your resistance is.

4. Swimming is another great choice because, like cross-country skiing, it's a full body exercise. The more body parts you involve in your workout, the more calories you'll burn.

Spend 30 minutes doing the breastroke and you'll burn almost 400 calories.

5. Do you like kickboxing? If not then you should. It would be fun I guess. Kickboxing is another great choice for exercisers who want to work hard with more choreographed workouts. Combining kicks and punches not only enhances your coordination, it involves both the upper and lower body, making this an excellent overall workout.

6. Walking is another great choice for cardio because, like running, it's accessible: You don't need special equipment and you can do it anywhere, anytime.
It's harder to get your heart rate up with walking since its low impact but, if you work hard at it, a 145-lb person can burn about 180 calories in 30 minutes.

7. Jumping rope is another calorie-scorcher and, as an added bonus, a jump rope packs easily in your suitcase, making it an excellent travel exercise.

A 145-lb person can burn a whopping 330 calories with a 30-minute workout, but you'll want to slowly work your way up to that.

Add couple of more cardio in your daily workout routine if possible. It would be thrilling and you would not feel bore in the long run.
 
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