Is workout routine correct ?

[haiMaddy]

Hi I am a newbie to this forum, need inputs from you pro's

I weigh 221 lbs...height 6.0''..with large frame
goal is to shed 30 pounds in six months..
I started workouts 2 weeks back..

6 days a week

I start excercise with 15 min running in Treadmill and 12 min in Eclliptical Trainer ( doing the cardio daily)

Mon - Chest ( 3 variations x 10 Rep ), Back ( 3 variations x 10 Rep ), Shoulder ( 3 variations x 10 Rep ) , Tri & Biceps ( 2 variations x 20 Rep )
Tue - Legs and Abs
Wed - Chest ( 3 variations x 10 Rep ), Back ( 3 variations x 10 Rep ), Shoulder ( 3 variations x 10 Rep ) , Tri & Biceps ( 2 variations x 20 Rep )
Thur - Legs and Abs
Fri - Chest ( 3 variations x 10 Rep ), Back ( 3 variations x 10 Rep ), Shoulder ( 3 variations x 10 Rep ) , Tri & Biceps ( 2 variations x 20 Rep )
Sat - Legs and Abs

Sunday - Rest


Please suggest me..

1) Can I do cardio daily ( in some forum its said, to shed excess fat daily cardio is necessary)
2) are workout routine is right
3) I have doubt that I am not giving proper rest to muscles

Goal is to be look and feel great...

Please help me and clarify doubts.

[Packard]

initial response is that a 6 day per week training schedule for a neophyte is going to be quite trying after a few weeks. I worry that you risk quitting the program because it is too ambitious in the earliest phase.

For the first 6 to 12 weeks I would consider either a 3 or 4 day per week routine.

If you choose a 3 day routine, then you would work your entire body with each workout.

If you choose a 4 day routine you would train upper body/lower body splits.

In any event you seem to have addressed everything but your needed rest/recovery.

You will need to address all four components of a training routine:

1. Exercises
2. Nutrition
3. Rest/recovery
4. Sleep

[haiMaddy]

Thanks for the reply Packard..

If I'd choose a 4 day routine..shall I continue the workout routine as follows

Monday - Upper body ( routines mentioned as earlier )
Tuesday - Legs & Abs

Frid - Upper body ( routines mentioned as earlier )
Sat - Legs & Abs

Wed/Thur/Sund - Rest

Regarding cardio workout ?

1) Can I continue to do cardio daily ? or Shall I do that in the days when I am not doing weight training ( Wed and Thur )

Thanks in advance..

[RK19]

it should look something like this:

mon-upper

tue-cardio

wed-lower

thu-cardio

fri-upper

sat-lower

sun-rest

try not have 2 day gaps inbetween weight sessions.

alternatively you could do cardio on weight days after weights, that way you get a full days rest to yourself!

[Packard]

I also like one hard workout per week and one lighter one. I like the hard one on Monday/tuesday, and the lighter one on Thursday/Friday.

This gives you both the lighter day workouts and the day off for extra recovery.