Hi ,
I'm really trying to transform flabby , get some firm muscles by May {when I'm hitting 30 :[ }
So , I'm wondering how often I should do the following :
Cardio {how long each session 15-30 }
weight training {upper +lower body together ?}
Pilates { okay for everyday or twice a day ? Upper and lower ?}
Is that confusing - as you can tell I am ? I just want to be serious and commited to getting the results I need so I'm willing to train hard but I know that everyday not alternating might be a big mistake ? I really need a plan I think for main target areas : Glutes, Quads , Chest and triceps shoulders ..very narrow - love to swap for a swimmers ;}}
Advice from anyone is really very appreciated !
Many thanks ,
Solitare x
How often weights , cardio, Pilates...need a plan ?
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Hi there,
There isn't really a specific number of times a week you should do each. Hitting all the elements (cardiovascular, strength training and flexibility) is a really good idea.
For cardio you can alternate the types of sessions with some being short, high intensity and some longer, slower sessions. For strength training upper body workouts can be very effective. Splitting upper and lower body is really fine as well. You could do full body 2-3 times a week, or do an upper/lower split, doing each twice a week. Do make sure you are hitting all your muscle groups, not just the ones you feel you want to improve. I wouldn't do pilates every day. A couple times a week is adequate.
With weight training I suggest trying plenty of good free weight exercises using dumbbells and barbells, and even body weight exercises. Compound exercises are great--those are the ones that hit more than one muscle group: for example bench press works chest, triceps, and the fronts of the shoulders.
I hope info was helpful. Please let me know if I can help more!!
Sarah
There isn't really a specific number of times a week you should do each. Hitting all the elements (cardiovascular, strength training and flexibility) is a really good idea.
For cardio you can alternate the types of sessions with some being short, high intensity and some longer, slower sessions. For strength training upper body workouts can be very effective. Splitting upper and lower body is really fine as well. You could do full body 2-3 times a week, or do an upper/lower split, doing each twice a week. Do make sure you are hitting all your muscle groups, not just the ones you feel you want to improve. I wouldn't do pilates every day. A couple times a week is adequate.
With weight training I suggest trying plenty of good free weight exercises using dumbbells and barbells, and even body weight exercises. Compound exercises are great--those are the ones that hit more than one muscle group: for example bench press works chest, triceps, and the fronts of the shoulders.
I hope info was helpful. Please let me know if I can help more!!
Sarah