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Which workout program should I chose

skibum18_m Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/12/09	2005/01/08, 12:24 PM Which workout program should I chose I am 5’ 10” and weigh 225. I could loss 20 to 30 pounds. I have been weight training to build muscle. Twice a week I do this exercise routine. I do a 1 HR Kempo Karate class first then U do the workout bellow. I also try to do 3 45 minute cardio workouts. I have built muscle but have not lost as much weight as I would have liked to. I am much stronger. I still have a lot of weight in the stomach are. I also do sit-up. Which exercise program should I pick. 3 sets bench 6 to 12 reps 3 sets incline bench 6 to 12 rep 3 set reverse incline bench 6 to 12 rep Biceps Bar bell curls 3 sets 12 reps Triceps pushdown with rope 3 sets 12 reps Machine row 3 sets 12 reps Lat pull down 3 sets 12 reps Shoulder press 3 set 12 reps Leg extension 3 sets 12 reps Leg curls 3 sets 12 reps Standing calf raise 3 set 12 reps Leg press 3 set 12 reps
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2005/01/08, 01:47 PM Do you want to lose weight or build muscle?? & what is your diet like? -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
skibum18_m Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/12/09	2005/01/08, 08:06 PM I have been building muscle but i should lose weight. I have been eating to meny sweets. I have eat better. If I change my exercise routine to lose weigth will I lose the muscle I had gained
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/01/08, 08:17 PM Providing you eat the right foods, and train, you will not lose your lean mass. Add on more arm work and don't forget your forearms and abs unless you do them at Karate. Also you may want to try 12 reps-10-8-6 adding weight each time when you can. This will help you for what you want. -------------- If you can dream it, if you can imagine it, then you can be it, you can do it. If it is meaningful enough, and you commit the energy of your passion, you will. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
skibum18_m Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/12/09	2005/01/08, 08:34 PM Thanks - should I try one of the training programs on this sit or continue the workout I have been doing plus adding the arm exercise and forarm exercise
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/01/08, 08:42 PM If the program you are doing is working, stay with it for a maximum of 8-12 weeks. If it is time for a change then try a program from here. The "weight loss and definition" program might suit you according to what you have posted here. Good luck and keep up your dedicated work. Please fill out your profile so you can get more precise advice. -------------- If you can dream it, if you can imagine it, then you can be it, you can do it. If it is meaningful enough, and you commit the energy of your passion, you will. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
skibum18_m Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/12/09	2005/01/08, 09:14 PM Thanks I will stay with it for 8 - 12 weeks.
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/01/09, 06:54 AM Is it possible to do your weights workout on a different day from the karate? Your muscles may already be tired after karate and lead to a less effective workout. Normally we suggest doing weights first, but in your case, I imagine this could cause problems with your karate - is it possible to do them different days?
skibum18_m Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/12/09	2005/01/10, 12:21 PM I was thinking of breaking up the weight routine. I will do legs and abs after karate. And chest, back and arms the day after karate. I am a ski instructor on weekends. I only have mon thru friday too workout. I was thinking of Mon Karate, then legs and abs Tue arms, chest and back wed Karate , then legs and abs Thurs arms, chest and back Friday off or cardio Ski sat Ski sun Would breaking up the routine be better
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/01/10, 05:31 PM Breaking it up is up to you. But I would put in a rest day, while instructing, do you get intense? If so, look at a rest day. -------------- If you can dream it, if you can imagine it, then you can be it, you can do it. If it is meaningful enough, and you commit the energy of your passion, you will. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/01/11, 07:50 AM I don't know that there would be any great benefit doing weights workouts for each body part twice a week - you need time to rest for optimum growth. how about: mon - Karate then abs tues - arms chest and back wed - Karate thurs - legs and abs fri - cardio or rest (as carivan says depending on whether you get a dacent rest on your ski days) sat - ski sun - ski this would allow you to give your legs workout 100% effort. what do you think?
skibum18_m Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/12/09	2005/01/11, 08:59 AM I did not know you only had to do a body part or group once a week. I though I had to train a group twice a week. This schedule would give me more time to do cardio after the the weight training. If i get alot of time to ski my legs get a good work out. The legs on thrus would work. I could rest them on Friday.
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/01/12, 06:49 AM let us know how you get on :)