Please give me your advice on this workout

viper1549

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Hello im Donovan,

I am 22 years old im 6'1 273 LBS i have always been a bit chunky and i finally decided that i dont want to be anymore. Im muscular pretty much everywhere except my mid section, but anyway this is what im doing.

I get to the gym i get on the tredmill i jog off and on for 20 min joging probably 60% of the time i push myself to go as long as i can jogging. Then i get on the bike and cycle for 10 min keeping the bike between 90-100 rpms. Then i get on an incline tredmill for 5 min.

After that depending on the day i do 3 sets of 20 crunches on the big ball, 3 sets of 15 side crunches each side using a 45 pound weight, then 3 sets of 15 back ups. I do this only 3 times a week do to soarness.

After that i get my bathing suit on and sit in a dry sauna for 10 min, then go do 12 laps in an olympic pool then sit in the steam room for another 10 mins. finishing it off in a relaxing hot tub.

depending on the day i lift weights 3 times a week for arms and chest but i been doing this routine 5-6 days a week, its only been a week and a half ive lost a couple pounds but before i continue i wanted to get some advice so i know im doing the right thing.. Is what im doing considered a good "almost everyday" workout or should i be doing more? Please give me ur advice.. THANKS
 
Welcome.

You've been doing all of that 5-6 days a week, or just the weight training for arms and chest?

Id argue that strengthening your back is more important than chest, but of course its harder to see that in the mirror.
 
I would say it sounds like a great plan. You have a nice mix and it has already payed off! The only thing to keep in mind when switching to so many diffrerent things, is to keep the time between cardio excersizes to a minimal. You get the most benefit from cardio when you are within50 to 85% of your targetheartrate. But dont over do it!!!
Some info if interested.
Also drink lots of water when the saunas! Good Luck!
 
You'd see alot more if you worked the body as a whole with the weights. Take a look at an anatomy chart and compare the size of the muscles of the arms or chest to the muscles of the legs. Working chest without back is like putting up siding on your house, but not putting up drywall on the opposite side. From the street the house looks good, but really its only halfway done.
 
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