Need help figuring out fitness plan

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6Swans4me

Cathlete
I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the (at times, conflicting) information on the internet, and how to translate it to reach my goals. I lost 8 pounds last month mainly stepping. Currently, I'm 5'3" and 114 pounds. It's mostly fat carried on my legs since I'm pear shaped. Also, my legs haven't gotten thinner in the past month. They look firmer but they're the same size. I'm under the impression that my legs easily bulk up. I'd like to get back to my former weight of 107-110 pounds. I was able to maintain that weight without looking sickly skinny for almost 2 decades. Since my muscles aren't the same as back then, I don't want to get to 110-107 as a skinny fat. Does that make sense?

My diet is healthy as far as I can tell. I've cut down on junk foods. I don't eat very much. So, I don't think cutting down on calories any more than I already have is going to get me to where I'd like to go.

I'm not very strong. Last night, I tried Jari Love's Slim and Lean using 3, 5, and 8 pound dumbbells. I'm feeling the pain today. Should I combine that with one of my Cathe cardio dvds every other day? I don't want to buy anything in the next month since I just purchased the gray/black club step and high step this week. My high step will include one of Cathe's dvds. I could purchase one more if needed.

This is what I have to use for now:
Basic Step w/o the fusion part
Low Impact Step & Total Body Sculpting
KPC
Legs & Glutes
Low Max
Cardio Fusion
Jari Love's Slim and Lean

I have a few other dvds that are easier than Basic Step. I also have a treadmill (collecting dust), weight bench, dumbbells, jumprope, and an exercise bike.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I appreciate any advice you have to offer.
 
I've been doing a three days of strength/three days of cardio rotation lately, based ont eh results of another poster. I haven't had too much luck with weight loss though.

I'm not very good at creating rotations, but you might be able to arrange your workouts to follow this pattern, which is what I've been trying lately:

Day 1 - Total Body Weight Lifting + Abs

Day 2 - HIIT - like one of the IMAXs

Day 3 - Circuit (cardio and strength) + Abs

Day 4 - Step or Kickbox or something just cardio

Day 5 - Upper Body + Abs

Day 6 - Lower Body



Like I said, I'm not really that good at creating rotations. I steal my ideas from the educated crowd! HeeHee!

HTH.

Susan L.G.
 
Hi Susan,

Yes, this does help. I like the fact that I've lost weight, but my body shape sure looks the same to me. Does this sound good then?

Day 1: Jari Love's Slim & Lean
Day 2: LowMax
Day 3: Low Impact Step with Total Body Sculpting Premix
Day 4: KPC or the dvd that comes with the High Step
Day 5: Slim & Lean + Total Body Sculpting - upper body only
Day 6: Legs & Glutes

Thanks so much!:)
 
I think you need to focus on adding a balanced lifting to routine to your regimen. I tend to have a thicker lower half, but once I better balanced my cardio with lifting, I started to really get results. A big part of this, too, is to keep your routine varied on both the cardio and lifting front. Pair this with a relatively clean diet and you will be amazed the difference you will see.


Debbie


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Bill,

You are very blessed to have a beautiful wife, 3 children and 5 grandchildren! :) Thank you for posting the link. I like to work up to doing something similar to Diane's rotations. Was she always so fit? Amazing!
 
Thank you Debbie,

It's encouraging to hear that a balanced weight/cardio rotation worked for you. I'll work at getting stronger. The Lord knows I'm weak! ;-)
 
I've been trying to vary my workouts quite a bit since I have such a variety. This is what I've been doing lately to shake things up:

WEEK ONE

Mon....circuit
Tues....gliding
Wed....upper body strength
Thurs...step
Fri....rebounding
Sat....total body strength
Sun...rest


WEEK TWO

Mon....circuit
Tues....rebounding
Wed....upper body strength 30 min./step 30 min.
Thurs....gliding
Fri....kickboxing
Sat...total body strength
Sun..rest


WEEK THREE

Mon...circuit
Tues...gliding
Wed....upper body strength
Thurs....rebounding
Fri....dance
Sat...total body strength
Sun...rest


WEEK FOUR

Mon...circuit
Tues...rebounding
Wed...upper body strength 30 min./aero hi-lo 30 min.
Thurs...gliding
Fri...kickboxing
Sat....total body strength
Sun....rest
 
6Swans4me,

Thank you, I am very lucky. She is amazing for any age let along 54 years old. She has been doing her work-out for almost all of our 34 years together. From Jack LaLanne, Jane Fonda, and now Cathe.
 
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