gym time advice needed...

turbosgirl · April 2013

so my local ymca just added "baby hour" at the child watch 5 days a week from 9:30-10:30. I am committing myself to making it at least 4 days a week, but striving for 5. My problem is... what do I do when I get there?? all cardio? weights? classes? how many minutes of cardio? how much time on weights? the weather here in upstate ny is starting to get nice, so im planning on taking my kids for walks with the double stroller a few times a week too...

im trying to lose 35 lbs im watching what i eat as much as possible, and starting this gym routine.

BabeDebolt · April 2013

I recommend you change it up everyday. Do weights one day, cardio the next, etc. the more you switch it up, the more your body won't get in a routine. Always keep your body guessing!

SummerBeans · April 2013

For me I like to make sure I am buring as many calories as possible so I always do some cardio, but I try to mix the rest up. Focusing on arms and legs on opposite days.

Angela814 · April 2013

I do (did) a split weight lifting routine.

Day 1 - back, biceps
Day 2 - chest, triceps, shoulders
Day 3 - legs, abs

Each day would take me 45-60 minutes. I'd add some higher intensity cardio on the other days you're there, and th

MKapper · April 2013

I would definitely do the weights! You can get cardio done at home and outside with the kids. A previous poster said they they always do cardio to burn more calories, but I have to say that's not quite the way to burn the most. While lifting for

Want a personalized experience?

gym time advice needed...

Re: gym time advice needed...

Choose Another Board

Search Boards