How is this for a Routine?
Been reading a lot on this forum for the last week and getting some great info, but I have a couple of questions regarding a new routine. I am for the most part in shape, but like most, would like to drop a few pounds. I am familiar to weights and cardio and working out, but not really been focused until now.
I am 38/5' 10" @ 220lbs about 20%BF with a muscular but soft build and my main goal is to lose weight and somewhat maintain the muscle I have.
All cardio will be on the elliptical. Also, the gym is 2 miles each way from where I live on base and will be riding my bike to the gym every morning to workout (0430 M-F)
Mon-Cardio 30min Level 3* continous @ 60 rotations a min
Tue-squat, row, bench press, DB curls (All 3X8)
Wed-Cardio 30Min Level 1* (4 mins @ 60 Rotations a min, then 1 min @90)
Thu-deadlift, pullup, military press, dips (All 3X8)
Fri-Cardio 30min Elliptical Level 3* continous 60 rotations a min
Sat-4 mile run (To gym and back)
Sun-OFF
*will try and move up levels every 2 weeks and will move up in weight for an exercise when I can complete 3x8 with good form.
I am also going to work on my diet with 1750-1900 calories (6 meals).
Please advise if this is a good routine or what I can do to tweak it to better reach my goals of dropping 20lbs in 12 weeks. Thanks for the assistance.
Been reading a lot on this forum for the last week and getting some great info, but I have a couple of questions regarding a new routine. I am for the most part in shape, but like most, would like to drop a few pounds. I am familiar to weights and cardio and working out, but not really been focused until now.
I am 38/5' 10" @ 220lbs about 20%BF with a muscular but soft build and my main goal is to lose weight and somewhat maintain the muscle I have.
All cardio will be on the elliptical. Also, the gym is 2 miles each way from where I live on base and will be riding my bike to the gym every morning to workout (0430 M-F)
Mon-Cardio 30min Level 3* continous @ 60 rotations a min
Tue-squat, row, bench press, DB curls (All 3X8)
Wed-Cardio 30Min Level 1* (4 mins @ 60 Rotations a min, then 1 min @90)
Thu-deadlift, pullup, military press, dips (All 3X8)
Fri-Cardio 30min Elliptical Level 3* continous 60 rotations a min
Sat-4 mile run (To gym and back)
Sun-OFF
*will try and move up levels every 2 weeks and will move up in weight for an exercise when I can complete 3x8 with good form.
I am also going to work on my diet with 1750-1900 calories (6 meals).
Please advise if this is a good routine or what I can do to tweak it to better reach my goals of dropping 20lbs in 12 weeks. Thanks for the assistance.
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