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Cathlete
Hi - I've decided I want to improve my legs, and also to simply change up my weight routine, and I hope Cathe's weight training will help. I've ordered some of her tapes and have devised the following schedule, as well as some goals. Any advice is appreciated.
Previously, I did a half-hour full-body workout three times a week - not much, but it gave me about as much muscle as I wanted. I used some free weights for my arms. For my legs, I did squats, but also used a weight bench to do quad extensions and hamstring curls. I also did some form of cardio three times a week. In order to burn more fat, I've added a fourth day of cardio.
Specific goals:
1. MAIN GOAL: Lose the saddlebags on my thighs and improve muscle tone/definition. I don't necessarily need more bulk. But I would prefer a bit more bulk, as opposed to losing what I have.
2. Maintain arms and shoulders - don't want to increase bulk too much.
3. Do lots of cardio because I love it.
Schedule:
Monday - Weights: Arms - my own routine
Tuesday - Cardio (1 hr, intense)
Wednesday - Weights: Legs - either Legs & Glutes or Leaner Legs
Thursday - Cardio (option to do low intensity)
Friday - Off
Saturday - Cardio (1 hr, intense) + Arms - Pyramid Upper Body
Sunday - Cardio (1 hr, intense) + Legs - Pyramid Lower Body or Legs and Glutes
Within this schedule, I also work in situps and stretching, both at least three times a week.
Thank you!
Previously, I did a half-hour full-body workout three times a week - not much, but it gave me about as much muscle as I wanted. I used some free weights for my arms. For my legs, I did squats, but also used a weight bench to do quad extensions and hamstring curls. I also did some form of cardio three times a week. In order to burn more fat, I've added a fourth day of cardio.
Specific goals:
1. MAIN GOAL: Lose the saddlebags on my thighs and improve muscle tone/definition. I don't necessarily need more bulk. But I would prefer a bit more bulk, as opposed to losing what I have.
2. Maintain arms and shoulders - don't want to increase bulk too much.
3. Do lots of cardio because I love it.
Schedule:
Monday - Weights: Arms - my own routine
Tuesday - Cardio (1 hr, intense)
Wednesday - Weights: Legs - either Legs & Glutes or Leaner Legs
Thursday - Cardio (option to do low intensity)
Friday - Off
Saturday - Cardio (1 hr, intense) + Arms - Pyramid Upper Body
Sunday - Cardio (1 hr, intense) + Legs - Pyramid Lower Body or Legs and Glutes
Within this schedule, I also work in situps and stretching, both at least three times a week.
Thank you!
