Is my workout routine good enough?

[Anonymous]

Im not consistent in the gym but im working n it now by myself so I don’t know if I’m doing enough. So I start on the treadmill for 15 minutes then I do four exercises with the dumbbells 3-4 sets of each exercise depending on what I’m working on the sets are like in sets of 5-10-15. Or more. Then I end on the stair master. I’ve been consistent is week but i haven’t noticed my scale weight going down which is my goal will this work?

[Oliverlogan263]

Here are some things I considered about your workout routine:

1. Consistency is key - The fact that you're now working to be more consistent is great. Consistency will yield the most results over time.

2. Duration - 15 minutes of cardio and a few dumbbell exercises is on the shorter side. For effective weight loss, aim for 30-60 minutes of cardio and resistance training combined.

3. Resistance training - Dumbbells can be effective, but ideally you'd want to incorporate compound exercises that work multiple muscle groups at once, like squats, lunges, pushups, etc.

4. Reps and sets - Aim for higher reps (15-20) at lower weight for weight loss, versus lower reps at higher weight for muscle gain. 3-4 sets of each exercise is good.

5. Cardio - Stairmaster and treadmill are great options, but mixing it up with something like jogging or HIIT workouts can help accelerate fat loss.

6. Diet is key for weight loss - Your workout routine alone may not lead to major weight loss. Focusing on a calorie deficit through diet is the most impactful for losing weight.

7. Measure other progress - Don't rely solely on the scale. Take measurements and notice changes in strength, endurance and body composition over time. The scale can fluctuate.

if you're not seeing results after a few weeks, you may need to make some changes.

One thing you might try is to increase the intensity of your workouts. This could mean doing more reps or sets of each exercise, or increasing the weight you're using. You could also try adding some new exercises to your routine, or mixing up the order in which you do them.

Make sure that you're eating a healthy diet. This means eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It also means avoiding processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive amounts of unhealthy fats.

If you're not sure what kind of workout routine is right for you, or if you're not seeing results after a few weeks, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor or personal trainer. They can help you create a plan that's specific to your needs and goals.

In summary, your routine has some good pieces but could use some tweaks for optimal fat loss results. Focusing on consistency, increasing duration, higher rep ranges and mixing up cardio could help, along with managing your diet and calories. Hopefully this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[SBC_XTC]

I would separate your workouts into cardio/leg days, arm days, and core/back days.

For cardio I highly recommend sprinting as soon as your body can handle it. It burns fat, builds leg muscles, makes you faster, improves your heart, and works your core too. Treadmills are a good start but jogging isn't going to build muscle but instead will deplete it.

Also forget sit ups, spend time on crunches and planks instead.

The 5-10-15 system is good because the progression trains your body to build natural endurance, but continue to increase the weight every few weeks to build muscle. Staying at 5lbs forever will only burn fat.

[Whatthefluff]

That sounds pretty good. Other commenters are not realizing that you are still building up a tolerance, so you’ll naturally increase your cardio length and total workouts with time. If you really don’t see a difference on the scale, increase your cardio by 5-15 minutes or go on an additional walk around the neighborhood every day.
My advice, weigh yourself only once a week. Your weight really fluctuates day to day, so the most accurate thing to do is weigh yourself once a week after your first pee in the morning.

[jennifer_bloom]

I think those sound excellent. I loved the stair master when I used to go to the gym and there was no competition cause nobody ever used it. Not like the treadmills where you have to line up.

[pascal_climbs]

A scale number does not tell anything. If you loose fat but gain muscle, your weight may go up, but you will look more toned. Have your fat/muscle ratio measured on a special scale to follow that up. Fat going down and muscle mass up is the good evolution

[Mariammhan]

At least your trying that’s a lot these days