If I want to start doing cardio and weight training, what would be a good way to split up my time?

[Anonymous]

I feel like I didn't phrase that correctly, but it's the only way I can think of. What I'm wondering is how I should split it up as far as what I focus on each day. I would want to do cardio 3 days a week because I enjoy it, but I've never had any experience with weight training. The people that I know who do focus on one area each day, but I'm confused about how to make like a weekly program so I don't over exert any one part of my body.

[1xadzy3dgSG]

Well, you should probably do cardio at least 5 or 6 times a week.

And, as far as weight/strength training goes, you should devote 2 days to one part of your body and switch them off (for instance, devote exercises to your legs Sunday and Tuesday, focus on your core Monday and Wednesday). And, only do 3 or 5 sets of exercises (such as, 3 sets of 15 squats, or lunges, or whatever). At least in the beginning. You can slowly work your way up to doing more. Don't rush into exercising, and stop if you start getting in too much pain (the no pain no gain thing is a myth. I mean, a little stress on your muscles is common, but if it seriously hurts, stop. Huge mistake that's very easy to make). But, I would suggest maybe start with 3 or 5 sets of 12 or 15 reps for 2 weeks, and then you can either add more weights or do more repetitions.

But, make sure to focus on technique (if you're not careful you can seriously hurt yourself, on top of it just not really doing anything for you), and remember to devote one day of the week to not working out at all (you might even need to take a few days off the week). And, lastly, make sure to do exercises you enjoy (you're not very well going to want to work out if it isn't fun).

Well, hopefully this was able to help you.

[Izzy2102]

you'd have to be more precise on what your goals are

[THE_Godfather]

Contrary to what another person wrote I work one major muscle group once per week with the exception of abs & cardio.

If you work your chest you also fatigue your tri's or work your tri's as secondary muscle group.

Back your bi's (as a secondary muscle group) & Chest if you super set pushups in between.

That's one reason I work out a bit differently then most. Most people will say their working chest & tri's today. In theory I did 4 sets of chest approximately 8 reps. (4X8=32) So I've also worked my tri's 32 times. Why would I want to work my tri's right after for another 4 sets 8 reps, giving them a total of 64 reps?

If you're going to split this up The next day you shouldn't work your tri's as they've had less then 24 hrs rest.

Follow?

A lot of this comes down to how much time you have to spend in the gym & your goals.

[Zanzibar]

The best thing to do is find a friend who uses the gym and go with them. If that isn't an option, look up some basic workouts online. I split each day of the week into a different area: chest, arms, back, legs and shoulders. Unless you really start to get into it, you won't gain ridiculous amounts of muscle (that is, you'll still have a feminine figure, just more toned).