How's this for a fitness routine ?

[Mickalino]

I created this routine for myself, which incorporates 3 different types of training on a weekly basis, and keeps my body in a constant "change-up" mode. Can any of you hard-core fitness enthusiasts give your take on this ?


Sun - HIIT (High Intensity Interval Trainiing)
Mon - Weights
Tue - Jog (Long Distance)
Wed - Weights
Thu - HIIT
Fri - Weights
Sat - Jog

[codeorama]

Your boy Scott Stap got arrested for domestic violence... I guess he's been working out too...

[Mickalino]

I'm not too proud of him - he evidently needs some sessions in Anger Management.

[codeorama]

I'm not too proud of him - he evidently needs some sessions in Anger Management.

[KDawg]

You need a full active rest day somewhere in there. Probably Sunday.

[Mickalino]

You need a full active rest day somewhere in there. Probably Sunday.

If I eliminate my Sunday routine, then I only have 2 of each type, unless I double up and do 2 different routines on the same day, once or twice during the week.
Would that be advisable ?

Like, say, do both the weights workout, and a separate HIIT workout on the same day, and then take Sunday off ?

[swisha]

What's your goal for this workout?

[herrmag]

Always have one or two days of rest a week. Unless you're a professional athlete, not only will you break your routine on a regular basis (life just happens that way), but your body will break down without it. I used to make that mistake a lot. I overtrained like crazy, and found myself getting sick a lot more often because of it.

[Mickalino]

What's your goal for this workout?

Increased endurance and stamina (physical, not sexual)

[Spaceman Spiff]

Increased endurance and stamina (physical, not sexual)

You'll need to work on your grip and your forearm strength for your sexual endurance and stamina, Mick

[Mickalino]

You'll need to work on your grip and your forearm strength for your sexual endurance and stamina, Mick

Yea, that's what Scott told me the other night


(not really - I was just anticipating what the next person was going to say, and wanted to beat him to the punch)

[nace14]

you should throw in some plyometrics and look up that crazy new exercise regiment that reggie bush is doing that he says is some form of ancient chinese exercise i think.
and don't forget to include the ricky williams smoke till you feel alright cool downs.

[TheLongshot]

Increased endurance and stamina (physical, not sexual)

If so, I'd either drop one of the weight workouts, or drop one of the HIIT's and make one of the weight workouts more of a circuit training thing, so you get some cardio with your strength.

As others have said, you need that rest day or else your body is going to break down at some point. The important thing with any excercise regimin is being able to keep to the schedule and not getting hurt in the process.

Jason

[KDawg]

you should throw in some plyometrics and look up that crazy new exercise regiment that reggie bush is doing that he says is some form of ancient chinese exercise i think.

Reggie Bush does that routine because he's a professional football player with freak-like ability and any supplement/other substance he wants he uses. A normal person should not do Reggie Bush's routine. It's overkill.

Plyometrics shouldn't be utilized until you've established a good base of strength, but if that base is established, plyos are a great way to go.

I said full active rest day earlier, I apologize. I meant a full rest day. Where you do nothing other than your daily duties. I'd recommend two of them, honestly. You can do HIIT on Monday and Friday along with your weights AFTER you've lifted.

[SkinsD]

My routine, which has helped me lose 170 pounds thus far:

Day 1: Shoulders & Back
Day 2: Legs & Chest
Day 3: Biceps & Triceps
Day 4: Off

I usually lift 45 mins a day, immediately followed by 45 mins of cardio. Weight training is intense and has resulted in some impressive gains. I truly hate cardio so I mix it up, either a stationary bike, swimming, or basketball.

Diet is probably most important. I eat 6, half-sized meals per day. A ton of protein and fiber, moderate cards, and low fat. A lot of chicken, egg beaters, beans, fish, ect (all low-fat protein). I incorporate Protein shakes between main meals and before and after workouts.

Protein shake before workout: 25g protein, 5g L-Glutamine
After workout: 50g protein, 5g L-Glutamine, 5g Creatine



I weighed 500 pounds at my worst, yesterday I weighed in at 335. It just takes a strong commitment to diet and exercise, no gimmicky crap needed. I also find that prayer or meditation is extremely important to keep oneself motivate.


Good luck! I can detail this whole thing more if needed.