Obviously I'm brand new & don't have a full body shot available just yet, but I will get one up ASAP and it should give you a pretty clear idea of "problem" areas. The excess weight that I want to shed is mainly isolated to upper thighs & hips. I have lordosis & need to work on core strength.
Here's an idea of current routine - PLEASE let me know where to adjust it!
cardio:
30 mins - stationary bike Level 12 (random terrain/hills)
15 mins - crosstrainer Level 10 (random terrain)
assisted weights:
3 sets 12-15 reps pectoral flies
3 sets 15 reps assisted chin-ups
3 sets 15 reps tricep rope pull-downs
3 sets 15 reps EACH 45degree leg press (feet together/feet apart straight/feet apart & toes out)
free-weights/aerobic:
20 deep lunges
4 sets 15 reps roman chair lifts
3 sets 15 crunches
3 sets 15 medicine ball (2kg) crunches - lying on back with legs raised & bent, I lift the ball from above head to let it rest on shins and then lay back down, reach up and grab it again, etc (what are they formally called?)
3 sets 15 reps 2kg medicine ball twists
3 sets 15 crunches with medium fitball - I lay on back, raise one leg to 45degrees & roll the ball up to toes (that one is PAINFUL)
3 sets 15 reps seated dumbell press (2kg) - palms forward lifting from shoulders to above head
I think that's the whole thing. I've been going 3-4 days a week, but have only just upped the cardio from 20mins to 45mins in the last week (been eating more crap
). I also do a 1 hour yoga class 2-3 days a week.PLEASE hit me up with your suggestions - particularly if you have well-rounded routines/exercises that you've seen results from!
I'm off to go do the newbie thing and snoop about in some other forums like diet/nutrition, etc. to get some more advice.
Thanks everyone!
Colette
