What's your workout schedule like?

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I was curious to some of our member's workout schedules. As I am always looking to improve my workout routine, for the sake of striving to get the best out of my time.

Currently, the most workout that I do is cardio, in the form of jogging, and bicycling.
I used to go for 5 mile runs in 1 hour, 6-7 days a week straight for a about ~3 years, until I realized that I was causing myself more future pain rather than working it out, read as bone disintegration or problems if I get to an old age like 50.

Nowadays I go for 3-4 days a week, cut down to ~3-4 miles a session. Sat. & Sundays for sure, due to the hearty meals consumed at restaurants on the weekends. I also shoot for hills and natural slopes in my jog path, as I've read these have a tremendous effect on your progression and performance.

Lately I've been thinking about incorporating standard bodybuilding workouts but all I have are a few dumbells at home ranging from 10s to 20s.

Anyone have a few pointers on that?

As a personal preference I try to avoid the gym when necessary because I am more of a "I believe working out should not cost money" person.
 
during the winter months, i run on my treadmill for one hour 5 days a week. weather permitting, i will also go for 2 hour walks.

during the spring, summer and autumn, i walk several times a day (2+ hours) 7 days a week. these consist of standard walks and power walks (with my guide dog).

i used to have a membership to a gym, but cancelled it due to the fact that i could do many of the same things (i.e. running around a track, treadmill) at home.
 
naisho said:
Lately I've been thinking about incorporating standard bodybuilding workouts but all I have are a few dumbells at home ranging from 10s to 20s.

Anyone have a few pointers on that?
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I use a combination of gym and bike riding during each week.

There are plenty of exercises you can do at home, even with light weights. Take a look at this website:

Dumbbell Exercises Complete with Animated Diagrams

Also check out this page for useful advice:

Natural bodybuilding home workouts with exercise suggestions to maximize muscle and fitness gains for beginners and advanced bodybuilders

Good luck! :)
 
Thanks for those links omega. I especially appreciate the animated diagrams.
Do you have any set number of repetitions for the methods you choose?
 
Yeah, I also use the animated diagrams as a guide, too..:)

At the gym, I usually try to do 3 set/6-8 reps depending on how well I perform. I only do 3 sets for upperbody exercises such as chest and arms. But your goals might be different than mine..:)

I have light weights at home, so I usually try to do more reps until I struggle. People say it is not good to do too many reps, but I find I am getting good results.

You seem to have a good attitude towards fitness and training, so I am sure you will get results, too..:)
 
I do walk for 2 or 3 miles during spring/summer or fall its would be good for me to exercise sometimes i walk 15 minutes from my homes kept me lose weight and also lose calories.
 
:wave: When I wake up, I sprint to the bath room, then I dash to the coffee pot. That's enough exercise for me for one day! :giggle:
 
I bought Core Rhythms its a whole lot of fun so far :)
 
This is my workout schedule so far..

Sundays (today, I had to skip cuz my hubby is out of town so nobody to watch my son) 45 min walk in the nieghborhood with the dog, weightlifting on two body parts, crunches using the medicine ball, and 30 mins on the stationary bike

Mondays: 15 mins on the bike, weightlifting on two other body parts, crunches and 45 mins on the treadmill

Tuesday: walk the dog for at least 45 mins

Wed: walk the dog for 30 mins, weightlifting on 2 body parts, cruches, and stationary bike for 30 mins

Thurs: stationary bike for 15 mins, wieghtlifting on 2 body parts, crunches, and 45 mins on the treadmill

Friday: walk the dog or take the day off

Sat: outdoor exercise..usually walking on steep hills for an hour.


Dunno if that's enough or not.
 
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