Gym routine
02-25-2013, 09:53 AM
#1
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Gym routine
Hi all,
So I have finally bitten the bullet and joined a gym for the first time but I am unsure that my routine is going to provide the results I am looking for.
I am looking to build up my general fitness and build upper body muscle, particularly biceps.
At the moment I am going 2 days per week and am spending each session doing 20m on the upright bike, 20m on the cross trainer and 10 m on the rowing machine with a little work on the resistance machines too.
Should I be mixing it up like this or should I concentrate on piece at a time?
Also, for each piece of equipment I am just working them at a constant pace, should I be working harder for a set time and then relaxing for a set time?
Finally, I also have a set of dumb bells at home but no bench, is there a set routine I could use in between gym sessions?
Any help for a newbie would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
So I have finally bitten the bullet and joined a gym for the first time but I am unsure that my routine is going to provide the results I am looking for.
I am looking to build up my general fitness and build upper body muscle, particularly biceps.
At the moment I am going 2 days per week and am spending each session doing 20m on the upright bike, 20m on the cross trainer and 10 m on the rowing machine with a little work on the resistance machines too.
Should I be mixing it up like this or should I concentrate on piece at a time?
Also, for each piece of equipment I am just working them at a constant pace, should I be working harder for a set time and then relaxing for a set time?
Finally, I also have a set of dumb bells at home but no bench, is there a set routine I could use in between gym sessions?
Any help for a newbie would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
02-25-2013, 07:35 PM
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1
I'm pretty new to this, too, but from everything I've researched, you need at least 3 30min cardio workouts a week, and 2 strength training. If you can only make it to the gym twice a week, spend that time with a good 15-20 min cardio warm-up and spend the rest of your time there with strength training. Then just get in a good 20-30 min fast paced walk or jog in after work 3-4 days a week. I only workout around the house, so I do a 3 mile walk/jog/sprint (interval training is great!) 3 days a week, then twice a week I do a 10 min cardio warm-up and a 20 min strength training circuit (reps of home workouts like push-ups, crunches, etc.) Plan your home workout routine in advance so you can switch to the next excersize quickly, rather than letting your heart rate go down while you figure out what's next. Also, I've had success breaking up my strength training into arms/shoulders/chest one day, legs/glutes, abs the other. That way your torn and sore muscles have time to heal between workout. Good luck!
