workout program suggestions for my new routine..

[mom2one]

It's been over 6 months now since recuperating from adrenal fatigue and my dr. has now given me the green light to move on with more execise! However, I'm now rethinking of my routine so not to wind up back to state I was in! I have decided this time to try and work out, not so much MORE, but SMARTER and I'd love your program/workout suggestions for my new routine (see below).

Monday: A total body workout utilizing heavy weights using kettlebells, dumbells, and/or resistance bands. Compound exercises, exercises that work multiple muscles of the body at one time.

Tuesday: Yoga

Wednesday: Pilates, Ballet/Barre and Core Exercises

Thursday: A total body workout using body weight exercises, lighter weights/bands in intervals and or higher reps (toning with bursts of cardio)

Friday: Rest/stretching or restortative yoga

Saturday: Kickboxing

Sunday: hiking, kayaking, gardening, walking

dvds that I currently own (but am open to suggestions!):

1. X-Train (I preordered and received around Christmas time, but was unable to do due to the adrenal fatigue..it's still in the shrink wrap!!!)
2. STS (including Total Body workout and Abs Circuit)
3. Gym Style (including Muscle Max)
4. L.I. Trisets
5. L.I. Afterburn
6. Butts & Guts
7. Kick, Punch & Crunch
8. High Reps
9. Travel Fit
10. HIIT
11. Cardio Core Circuit
12. MMA Kickbox

Note: I am not looking to lose any weight, only to maintain, build strength and add muscle tone back! Any suggestions as to what workouts would fit with this new routine of mine would be greatly appreciated! So happy to be feeling strong again and looking forward to working out with you all again!

Thanks!

 

[Justinef]

Hi there! You've a similar list of dvds to the ones I own. I've done the 90 day Xtrain programme, and loved it. It is 'do-able' in the sense that she mixes things up really well. If you want a full body workout, I recommend Supercuts. It's easier than STS Total Body, so you could use it for your lighter total body days. The Hard Strikes is fun - not as intense as Kick Punch Crunch, because it doesn't involve kicking.
For the yoga, I don't think you can beat Travis Elliot Ultimate Yogi. It's a complete programme - I've just started. It's both tough and stress-relieving. I've nearly found myself in tears halfway through, just from all the tension released. I got it from Deep Discount at a very reasonable price
The Ultimate Yogi [12 Discs] DVD | Free Shipping at DeepDiscount.com
although it's a bit dearer now (I used a SAVE25 coupon and got another 25% off).
I think your ideas for a routine look wonderful - living life as well as excercising.
Wishing you the very, very best for a continued recovery,
Justine

 

[mom2one]

Hi Justine!

Thank you so much for your advice/input! I so appreciate it! I'm definitely going to look more into that yoga program! It sounds like what I've been looking for! I've started viewing the X-train series and hope to be incorporating it soon too.

Thanks again!
Amy