One body part per day v. total body workouts

[Lean Lori]

I am wondering which is the better way to go for me. I am a new lifetime member of Weight Watchers after losing about 90 lbs, and I am looking to firm and tone my body. But I'm not sure which is better: a total body workout 2-3 times per week, two body parts per day every other day, or one body part per day? Or should I do one week of each and then start over?
Also, I currently do cardio (walking/slow jogging) 3 times per week for an hour. Is this much cardio counterproductive at this point, or should I continue it?
Sorry to bombard all of you with so many questions, but I know this is the best place to ask!

Thanks, Lori

P.S. The workouts I have are: PUB/PLB, BS&BF, MM and PS.
BC and ME are coming this week.
I am open to buying more if necessary!

 

[kathryn]

If you are new to resistance training, I recommend starting with a full-body workout 2 times a week. Then increase to three times a week. After you've done full body workouts for a while (to build up a strength base), then progress to a split routine, first a two- day split (upper body two days a week, lower body two days a week), then a three-day split. After you've built up a good base of strength and endurance, you could do a one-body-part-per-day routine (which I think is more effective for advanced trainers, who have built up to heavy weights so that they are working intensely even though they are not working long).

 

[Lean Lori]

Thanks for your response Kathryn. Actually, I'm not new to resistance training as I've been working out with weights for about 18 months now (about five months with Cathe). I'm currently doing a full body workout (like Muscle Max) twice a week and an upper body workout (like PUB) once a week. I was just curious if I would have better results if I changed my routine.
Lori