workout advice

[saden1]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I have gotten back into training in the last two months and have had realy good success with a sort of alternating pattern.

MWF - Cardio hardcore. I started at 30 minutes on the elliptical or bike and now depending on time will 45. If I had the time I'd do an hour.
TTh - Weights hardcore. I'll do some real light cardio first just to keep the metabolism rolling and then do a significant weight routine. Malcolm is right about the alternating muscle groups. It will help with overall tone too to tone symetrically.
Sat - I do a combo of both. I have more time so I do 300 cardio and then a comparable weight routine.
Sun - Off

The key is to commit to it for the long haul. If you do then even if it takes a while within a year you'll be in seriously good shape.

After a certain time I find that I have alter my routine because my body adjusts. This is specially a problem after winter hibernation. Every three weeks I alter my workout pattern to keep my body from adjusting.