gingerbabe
New member
Just curious what everyone else does on a weekly basis. I usually do weights (not-free), treadmill, and eliptical. And I don't really have a set schedule. I'm thinking a more rigid schedule would help me. What do you guys do?
What's your weekly work-out like?
- Thread starter gingerbabe
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My workouts keep changing because of my children and my husbands work schedule.
I try to do some of the following with my children at least once a week for cardio
- mountain climbing
- family bike ride through the hills
- brisk walking
- beach (I walk in waist deep water while my husband watches our children)
Otherwise I use dvds when they are resting/napping for
- yoga
- dance
- pilates
Then at night when they go to sleep I lift free weights, do my ab work and some stretching under the guidance of my husband.
Through out the day I try to incorporate little exercises as I play with the kids or do housework too. We are pretty active so if I miss any of these things during the week, we make up for it on the weekend.
When I was at the gym my routine was very different. And I found I could push my body very differently. Lol air conditioned exercise, what a luxury.
I try to do some of the following with my children at least once a week for cardio
- mountain climbing
- family bike ride through the hills
- brisk walking
- beach (I walk in waist deep water while my husband watches our children)
Otherwise I use dvds when they are resting/napping for
- yoga
- dance
- pilates
Then at night when they go to sleep I lift free weights, do my ab work and some stretching under the guidance of my husband.
Through out the day I try to incorporate little exercises as I play with the kids or do housework too. We are pretty active so if I miss any of these things during the week, we make up for it on the weekend.
When I was at the gym my routine was very different. And I found I could push my body very differently. Lol air conditioned exercise, what a luxury.
jeffisbig
New member
My cardio is lack. Fri/Sun I goto the gym (if I do) and treadmill for 30minutes to 1 hour depending on time. Usually do 1 hour.
Sunday, Monday, Wed I goto the gym for strength training. I've made it past the month mark, and barring some big injury, this is definitely something I can see myself doing for life. I enjoy it. Even when I'm on my second set of squats and each one is like "errrrrr ugh" I enjoy it.
I do 2 groups,alternating days. This will probably be my routine for the next few months with the only deviation being the amoutn of weight.
Group A
Squats 3 x 10 is goal.
Push-Ups 3 x 10 is goal
Dead Lift 1 x 10 is goal, I go to fatigue (like basically 1 before failure)
Chin Ups 2 sets to fail
Group B
Squats 3 x 10 (goal) Might substitute lunges eventually
Overhead Press 3 x 10 (goal)
Rows 3 x 10 (goal)
Dips 2 sets to failure.
Finish with crunches/planks on Group B days (The first time I did planks after not having done them in months showed how much I progressed. I did it for 4x what I could do before, before even feeling fatigued.)
Do push-ups after each time. Working on real push-ups. Doing inclined push-ups on the smith machine bar. I don't imagine it will be long before I am on the ground. This is in a fatigued state, so its tough. Especially on A days with Sqats and deadlifts.
I go up about 10-15 lbs on leg exercises (squats, DLs) -- Woah, crazy sound outside. Like a ig banging. Its 2am. Suspsicious. anywho... if I get 2 sets of 10 Ill add 15 lbs on next time (Im a beginner so its easier to progress it seems. Note my squats and DL are severly behind. 55 squats 95 DL compared to 65 overhead press and 105 bench.
Arms I go up 5 lbs if i was able to do 2 good sets 10 and like 8ish. Bench I went up 2 1/2, I did 3. I was sick though. I totally attribute it to that. IF i can do 2 sets of 10, I'll move up 5 next time.
We just switched up to doing rows on the equipment in the weight room. I did 70lbs both hands, 3x10. Seemed easy. Definintely considring 10 next time, but will see what my friend things. He seems to know more than me.
Ive taking to doing one set of curls after chin-ups. I dont know if its good to do or not, since im fatigued, but Just curious how i cna progress. 15, 20, try 25 next time.
Not too concerned with with overtraining, more concerned with taking longer than and hour to finish the workout. Minus the abs and push-ups.
Sunday, Monday, Wed I goto the gym for strength training. I've made it past the month mark, and barring some big injury, this is definitely something I can see myself doing for life. I enjoy it. Even when I'm on my second set of squats and each one is like "errrrrr ugh" I enjoy it.
I do 2 groups,alternating days. This will probably be my routine for the next few months with the only deviation being the amoutn of weight.
Group A
Squats 3 x 10 is goal.
Push-Ups 3 x 10 is goal
Dead Lift 1 x 10 is goal, I go to fatigue (like basically 1 before failure)
Chin Ups 2 sets to fail
Group B
Squats 3 x 10 (goal) Might substitute lunges eventually
Overhead Press 3 x 10 (goal)
Rows 3 x 10 (goal)
Dips 2 sets to failure.
Finish with crunches/planks on Group B days (The first time I did planks after not having done them in months showed how much I progressed. I did it for 4x what I could do before, before even feeling fatigued.)
Do push-ups after each time. Working on real push-ups. Doing inclined push-ups on the smith machine bar. I don't imagine it will be long before I am on the ground. This is in a fatigued state, so its tough. Especially on A days with Sqats and deadlifts.
I go up about 10-15 lbs on leg exercises (squats, DLs) -- Woah, crazy sound outside. Like a ig banging. Its 2am. Suspsicious. anywho... if I get 2 sets of 10 Ill add 15 lbs on next time (Im a beginner so its easier to progress it seems. Note my squats and DL are severly behind. 55 squats 95 DL compared to 65 overhead press and 105 bench.
Arms I go up 5 lbs if i was able to do 2 good sets 10 and like 8ish. Bench I went up 2 1/2, I did 3. I was sick though. I totally attribute it to that. IF i can do 2 sets of 10, I'll move up 5 next time.
We just switched up to doing rows on the equipment in the weight room. I did 70lbs both hands, 3x10. Seemed easy. Definintely considring 10 next time, but will see what my friend things. He seems to know more than me.
Ive taking to doing one set of curls after chin-ups. I dont know if its good to do or not, since im fatigued, but Just curious how i cna progress. 15, 20, try 25 next time.
Not too concerned with with overtraining, more concerned with taking longer than and hour to finish the workout. Minus the abs and push-ups.
MotherOf2
New member
First thing in the morning I do 30 minutes of fast paced step to music with my mp3 player while my kids eat breakfast
in the afternoon I walk my daughter to school (fast paced on the way home and to pick her up) and put my son down for a nap. Then I start up my wii fit
the excersizes i focus most on are :
Tricep Extention with 10 lb wieght (20 Reps/Arm)
Push up and side plank (10 Reps)
Rowing Sqaut (45 Reps)
Single Leg Twist (20 Reps/Leg)
The Lunge (20 Reps/Leg)
The jackknife sit up (some days i only do 30 some days 100)
I also do some yoga poses. These are the ones i do most frequently:
The Warior
The Chair
The Bridge
The Triangle
Downward Facing Dog
The Standing Knee Pose
I do these in nor particular order just in whatever order i feel like doing them. They usually add up to about 40 wii credit minutes.
Then i do another 30 minutes of step to the beat of fast paced music
I do all of this 5 days a week. I find it too complicated to switch things up every day (strength this day, cardio that day kind of thing) outside of just doing things in the order i feel like doing them. I also do some step first thing in the morning on the weekends for the sake of getting something in.
in the afternoon I walk my daughter to school (fast paced on the way home and to pick her up) and put my son down for a nap. Then I start up my wii fit
the excersizes i focus most on are :
Tricep Extention with 10 lb wieght (20 Reps/Arm)
Push up and side plank (10 Reps)
Rowing Sqaut (45 Reps)
Single Leg Twist (20 Reps/Leg)
The Lunge (20 Reps/Leg)
The jackknife sit up (some days i only do 30 some days 100)
I also do some yoga poses. These are the ones i do most frequently:
The Warior
The Chair
The Bridge
The Triangle
Downward Facing Dog
The Standing Knee Pose
I do these in nor particular order just in whatever order i feel like doing them. They usually add up to about 40 wii credit minutes.
Then i do another 30 minutes of step to the beat of fast paced music
I do all of this 5 days a week. I find it too complicated to switch things up every day (strength this day, cardio that day kind of thing) outside of just doing things in the order i feel like doing them. I also do some step first thing in the morning on the weekends for the sake of getting something in.
LowFatMilk
New member
Right now, 6 hours of walking per week and that's it. I'm planning to switch it up after New Years.
JulieKaragani
New member
Weights 3x a week followed by cardio, usually 30 minutes or so and finally stretching.
every couple of weeks i also do yoga and spinning.
every couple of weeks i also do yoga and spinning.
LandonsBaby
New member
Right now, weights 2-3 days a week and yoga 1-2 days. We're going to a health plex adjacent to a hospital tomorrow to see if we want to join them instead of the ymca. If not, we'll pick up our Y membership again. Then I will hopefully add swimming, bicycling, walking and jogging.
thecabbie
New member
Upper body strength training and core 3 days per week with about 40 - 60 minutes of cardio.
Light strength training for lower body 2 days a week with heavier cardio 45 -90 minutes, or HIIT.
Yoga on Sundays, maybe more cardio, depends on time.
Cardio sessions tend to be either (in season), cycling 15 - 25 miles or (off season) cross training indoor track, arc trainer, spinning bike, mag trainer etc.
Light strength training for lower body 2 days a week with heavier cardio 45 -90 minutes, or HIIT.
Yoga on Sundays, maybe more cardio, depends on time.
Cardio sessions tend to be either (in season), cycling 15 - 25 miles or (off season) cross training indoor track, arc trainer, spinning bike, mag trainer etc.
Layri
New member
It all depends; I really don't have any sort of rigid workout schedule that I strictly follow on a day-to-day basis. I will certainly get my exercise in, but the means in which I'll do that depend on my mood. Here are some things I like to do:
Ride my stationary bike, hula-hoop, dance, jump-rope, use my hand weights, do situps, jumping jacks, do squats, crunches, run in place, walk the dogs, hike, etc.
I'll do any combination of the above depending on the day.
Ride my stationary bike, hula-hoop, dance, jump-rope, use my hand weights, do situps, jumping jacks, do squats, crunches, run in place, walk the dogs, hike, etc.
I'll do any combination of the above depending on the day.
Fat Lazy Guy
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I'm currently getting physio on my knee, so that's pretty much my lower body. Upperbody weights 3 times a week. And my cardio is the occasional walk, and a game of touch football every Sunday which lasts a couple hours 
It's not very structured, but I like it, and it's working for now
It's not very structured, but I like it, and it's working for now 
Bigguy
New member
mine right now:
A:
DB bench
Squat
BB row
Core
B:
BB or DB overhead press
Lunges
Cable row
Arm iso weights (vanity I know)
C:
BB bench
Deadlifts
DB row
Step ups
Off days I run for 45 or so. I do about 25-35 min of cardio after wt to wind down a bit.
I also stretch after every workout regardless.
1 hoour to 90 min in the gym a day
I take 1-2 days completely off dependant on schedule.
A:
DB bench
Squat
BB row
Core
B:
BB or DB overhead press
Lunges
Cable row
Arm iso weights (vanity I know)
C:
BB bench
Deadlifts
DB row
Step ups
Off days I run for 45 or so. I do about 25-35 min of cardio after wt to wind down a bit.
I also stretch after every workout regardless.
1 hoour to 90 min in the gym a day
I take 1-2 days completely off dependant on schedule.
gingerbabe
New member
Thank you all so much for the responses! What I'm doing isn't too far off from some of you, so I think I'm doing okay. Keep it up guys, I'm pretty impressed with some of you.
Quite pathetic right now.
Twice a week I do lower body.
Twice a week I do cardio (walking the dogs everyday does not constitute cardio for me).
4-5 times a week I do rehab for my latest injury.
I swear that in 2009, if I injure any other body part, I'm going to order a new chassis
Twice a week I do lower body.
Twice a week I do cardio (walking the dogs everyday does not constitute cardio for me).
4-5 times a week I do rehab for my latest injury.
I swear that in 2009, if I injure any other body part, I'm going to order a new chassis
Muggwuffin
New member
monday-chest and tri
flat benchpress
incline benchpress
chest flys
dips
skullcrushers
tues-legs
squats
hack squats
leg curls
leg exstentions
thursday-back and biceps
deadlift
bentover rows
millitary press
barbell curls
alternating dumbell curls
friday-abs and core
planks
crunches
woodchops
reverse crunches
side bends
i have had some succsess with this but i feel its far less than ideal so a overhaul is due!
flat benchpress
incline benchpress
chest flys
dips
skullcrushers
tues-legs
squats
hack squats
leg curls
leg exstentions
thursday-back and biceps
deadlift
bentover rows
millitary press
barbell curls
alternating dumbell curls
friday-abs and core
planks
crunches
woodchops
reverse crunches
side bends
i have had some succsess with this but i feel its far less than ideal so a overhaul is due!
That's pretty close to what I used to do ... except I don't do leg extensions and I don't do dips.