Super Woman ???
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Corrine1086
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Super Woman ???
Here is situation… I am sure many of you can relate to this! It is hard to keep me motivated to go to the gym! I know it is VERY good for me and I enjoy workouts when I go, but I can’t seem to make myself go as much as I like! I would like to go about four to five times a week, but I only go twice a week… maybe three times if I really push hard! I work Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm and when I get home I just want to relax! I have sooo much to do at work and at home (cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc.), so when I go to the gym I don’t get to do cleaning and cooking and other things I have to do, not to mention that it drains energy and I always feel soar for a day or two afterwards (DOMS)! Also by the time I get to the gym it is 7pm and I usually spend about 2 ½ hours there, so entire night of ANY relaxation is shot! When I first started to go to the gym I went about 4 times a week for a while and was doing great but then I noticed that meals were half a$$ and house was looking like a tornado ran through it! So I started to go less and motivation went down the drain! Then I decided to hire a personal trainer to push me, which is nice because he does, but now I only go when I have appointments (about twice a week)! fiancé does not go to the gym (which he should)… he makes every excuse in the book not go that I gave up trying to make him go! I figure when he realizes that he gained 30 pounds since we have been together, that he will be like holy mother I need to go and he would come with me! On the weekends he wants to be with me and doesn’t want me to go, he will make me feel bad if I go to the gym by saying that I spend sooo much time at the gym (2 ½ hours) and not enough with him! Does anyone understand pain, lol! Can anyone give me advice on what I should do to get motivation back and keep home clean and a decent meal on the table! I feel like I have to be Super Woman to get everything I need done and work out at the same time! AHHH… someone please help!
Change your training then. You only need even with some post-weights Cardio, 1hr 30 max really.
I would suggest the following
Do total body workouts, coupled with Cardio 2x a week, like Sprints HIIT etc etc.
Day 1 Weights
Day 2 Cardio
Day 3 Weights
Day 4 Day off
Day 5 Cardio
Day 6 Weights
Day 7 Day off.
Thuis gives you 2 days off, and no more than 3 days of triaining straight, so it shouldn't feel like a hard slog.
You shouldn't need to go really beyond about 1hr 10 on any of those days, especially as you can keep the Cardio to about 30 minutes a pop.
That should give you more spare time, without the feeling that it's a hard slog to get through it all, so you'll be more motivated hopefully by the shorter sessions, and extra spare time.
I would suggest the following
Do total body workouts, coupled with Cardio 2x a week, like Sprints HIIT etc etc.
Day 1 Weights
Day 2 Cardio
Day 3 Weights
Day 4 Day off
Day 5 Cardio
Day 6 Weights
Day 7 Day off.
Thuis gives you 2 days off, and no more than 3 days of triaining straight, so it shouldn't feel like a hard slog.
You shouldn't need to go really beyond about 1hr 10 on any of those days, especially as you can keep the Cardio to about 30 minutes a pop.
That should give you more spare time, without the feeling that it's a hard slog to get through it all, so you'll be more motivated hopefully by the shorter sessions, and extra spare time.
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Corrine1086
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Thanks!
WOW... Thank you! That sounds like a great idea! I don't know why I did not think of it before! 
If I do what you are suggesting then I can have a lot more time for myself and still workout! I think I am going to try that!
Do you think I should still do cardio on muscle days... and should I do it before or after muscle workout and how long? Sorry for such a long questions, lol!
*Corrine
If I do what you are suggesting then I can have a lot more time for myself and still workout! I think I am going to try that! Do you think I should still do cardio on muscle days... and should I do it before or after muscle workout and how long? Sorry for such a long questions, lol!
*Corrine
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Hi Corrine!
You might also consider working out in the mornings instead of at night. I've found that morning workouts are much more convenient for me! I also work the 8 to 5 shift (and am a full time college student) and I totally understand what its like to be exhausted after work and/or not have time to hit the gym. When I work out in the mornings (before work) it starts day off better and gets the workout out of the way so I don't have to worry about making excuses and not going after work. It does kind of stink sometimes having to wake up at 5am to get in workout... but it is so worth it in the long run!
Also... Like Bossman suggested... Definitely cut down the time of those workouts. Its about quality not quantity! You should be able to get in a very adequate workout in an hour to and hour and a half.... Anything over that is must likely overkill. :)
Hope this helps!
Cassie
You might also consider working out in the mornings instead of at night. I've found that morning workouts are much more convenient for me! I also work the 8 to 5 shift (and am a full time college student) and I totally understand what its like to be exhausted after work and/or not have time to hit the gym. When I work out in the mornings (before work) it starts day off better and gets the workout out of the way so I don't have to worry about making excuses and not going after work. It does kind of stink sometimes having to wake up at 5am to get in workout... but it is so worth it in the long run!
Also... Like Bossman suggested... Definitely cut down the time of those workouts. Its about quality not quantity! You should be able to get in a very adequate workout in an hour to and hour and a half.... Anything over that is must likely overkill. :)
Hope this helps!
Cassie
I was starting to find workouts taking too long so I've switched to upper/lower splits
Mon and Thurs Upper Body takes about 40 minutes
Tues and Fri lower Body takes about 30 minutes
Wed and sat is cardio and takes 30-60 minutes depending on what I do.
Full Body workouts do burn more calories but I'm finding I can get a more intense workout on the split right now. That and less time at the gym right now is great because I'm on some heavy overtime at work.
Cheers
Mon and Thurs Upper Body takes about 40 minutes
Tues and Fri lower Body takes about 30 minutes
Wed and sat is cardio and takes 30-60 minutes depending on what I do.
Full Body workouts do burn more calories but I'm finding I can get a more intense workout on the split right now. That and less time at the gym right now is great because I'm on some heavy overtime at work.
Cheers
Cardio is often better after workouts, as Cardio before hand might use quite a bit of Glycogen which could affect lifting.
However if you try the system I showed you, you'd be doing 2 sessions a week anyway of high impact, 2 sessions of total body training, and get two days off, with no more than 3 days straight training at any one time.
So I don't think you'd need mroe cardio sessions than that. The weightlifting will be good for increased metabolism, and physical health, the short levels of high impact Cardio has a good impact on Metabolic function and physical health anyway, and two days off for recovery, so you should be fine with that in opinion, or I would have probably suggested something else.
Good luck
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However if you try the system I showed you, you'd be doing 2 sessions a week anyway of high impact, 2 sessions of total body training, and get two days off, with no more than 3 days straight training at any one time.
So I don't think you'd need mroe cardio sessions than that. The weightlifting will be good for increased metabolism, and physical health, the short levels of high impact Cardio has a good impact on Metabolic function and physical health anyway, and two days off for recovery, so you should be fine with that in opinion, or I would have probably suggested something else.
Good luck
.Welcome Corrine! Trust me when I say I can relate to you feel! If working out were easy, everyone would do it. But it's a fine balance. With kids, working full time, and a house to take care of, some things just never get done. But I discovered that putting yourself makes everything else fall into place. I am a much better wife, mother, and friend because I make exercise and the foods family and I eat a priorty. I think once you get in a good routine, you will find that what motivates you is the results you begin to see with dedication. workouts never exceed and hour and a half and I find working out in the morning is more benificial. Yes, that means waking up early, but once I'm done, I feel so much better and day at work runs pretty smooth. I know I'm done for the day and can get home to catch up on a few chores and then relax. I usually do workouts as follows:
Monday: Legs and 30 minutes cardio
Tuesday: Arms and 30 minutes cardio
Wednesday : Off
Thursday: Back and 30 minutes cardio
Friday: Chest & Arms and 30 minutes cardio
Sat and Sun I usually take one day off and the other I will do 45-60 minutes cardio only depending on work schedule.
Good Luck
Monday: Legs and 30 minutes cardio
Tuesday: Arms and 30 minutes cardio
Wednesday : Off
Thursday: Back and 30 minutes cardio
Friday: Chest & Arms and 30 minutes cardio
Sat and Sun I usually take one day off and the other I will do 45-60 minutes cardio only depending on work schedule.
Good Luck
I agree with everyone that your workouts have been much to long. You know they are too long if they leave you feelng drained. You should feel great after.
I also agree with trying morning workouts. Even if you aren't a morning person I encourage you to give it a try for a while.
Another thing to consider in motivating yourself is having a very specific goal. Enter a get in shape challenge or something that you will be excited about and want to do well for.
I also agree with trying morning workouts. Even if you aren't a morning person I encourage you to give it a try for a while.
Another thing to consider in motivating yourself is having a very specific goal. Enter a get in shape challenge or something that you will be excited about and want to do well for.
I agree, about taking on challenges, although I would stipulate the following, if you choose to explore such an option.
Don't take on any sort of 12-16 week challenge programmes, that stipulate you must use any sort of specific Fat Burner, Protein powder etc etc.
They are doing it to make it look, like the product you have to use is good, whether it is or isn't. Plus they are often affiliated to a supplement company, or it's run buy a supplement company, and are doing it to make more money out of you, regardless of the fact they might have something like a $500 or £500 winning enticement, as an example.
It's their job to market and promote sales and profits of theirs or affiliated companies products, not to force you to boost theirs or someone elses sales margins, and be a guinea pig or marketing tool for them or the associated company. It's not fair to expect you to pay extra for supplements that in normal circumstances you wouldn't use or want. If they have a possible problem getting enoughpaid for sign-ups, (if it's one you pay ot register for), to afford give out cash prizes, trophies, medals etc etc, that's their look out not yours.
Any decent challenge might require before, during and after photos, and might require a small sign up fee, of perhaps $10 or £10 as an example, but you then pretty much have carte blanche over how you train, how often you exercise, supplement eat, what you eat etc etc, not a free or paid for signup, but then forced or forced extra charges, (depending on a paid or free registration type), through use of specified supplements.
So when you look at any challenge type things like that, (if you choose too), make sure you know the rules regarding any supplementation, and additional costs therein from having to buy them, and where possible choose one with basic rules, no catches, no potential forced additional expenditure as part of the rules etc etc, basic sign-up before, during and after pics and that's it, so you're getting the motivation from it, with no sneaky extras as part of the deal.
Don't take on any sort of 12-16 week challenge programmes, that stipulate you must use any sort of specific Fat Burner, Protein powder etc etc.
They are doing it to make it look, like the product you have to use is good, whether it is or isn't. Plus they are often affiliated to a supplement company, or it's run buy a supplement company, and are doing it to make more money out of you, regardless of the fact they might have something like a $500 or £500 winning enticement, as an example.
It's their job to market and promote sales and profits of theirs or affiliated companies products, not to force you to boost theirs or someone elses sales margins, and be a guinea pig or marketing tool for them or the associated company. It's not fair to expect you to pay extra for supplements that in normal circumstances you wouldn't use or want. If they have a possible problem getting enoughpaid for sign-ups, (if it's one you pay ot register for), to afford give out cash prizes, trophies, medals etc etc, that's their look out not yours.
Any decent challenge might require before, during and after photos, and might require a small sign up fee, of perhaps $10 or £10 as an example, but you then pretty much have carte blanche over how you train, how often you exercise, supplement eat, what you eat etc etc, not a free or paid for signup, but then forced or forced extra charges, (depending on a paid or free registration type), through use of specified supplements.
So when you look at any challenge type things like that, (if you choose too), make sure you know the rules regarding any supplementation, and additional costs therein from having to buy them, and where possible choose one with basic rules, no catches, no potential forced additional expenditure as part of the rules etc etc, basic sign-up before, during and after pics and that's it, so you're getting the motivation from it, with no sneaky extras as part of the deal.