Sake1000
I'm 21 years old, 5' 5.5", and weight 146lbs.
So my current exercising routine is:
Monday - Lifting dumbells 15lbs, both arms, for an hour altogether, alternating reps. 3 mile run after.
Wednesday and Friday - Same dumbell lifting routine, 2 mile run after
I'd like to tone my arms, lose some fat in my belly before I start doing core exercises, and keep my legs in shape.
I plan on increasing my weights to either 20 or 25lbs this december because it's kind of getting easy with the 15lbs.
What do you think? Can I add more to my routine? Lessen it? Any thoughts?
Thanks for your time
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So three days a week with cardio and some weights. That's not bad if you're just starting, but if you want to get serious you need a lot more.
First, you need more weight on those, I think. The proper way to lift for general purposes (assuming you're not looking to bulk like a pro) is to put on as much weight as you can do for 10 reps, and the last two of those should be a real, hard struggle.
Second, as Stuffed Lion already said, study up on all the different things you can do with your dumbbells and have different days where you work different muscle groups.
Third, you need squats in there, badly. Everyone needs to squat, always. Look up some videos on youtube on how to properly perform a weighted squat. It's best if you have a bar on your shoulders, but you can do it with dumbbells as well. The same principles apply as for lifting: the last two you squeeze out should be a struggle. If you don't almost fall into the toilet the next day after the first time you do 30 of these (in reps of 10), you didn't do it right.
Fourth, you do need to consider diet if you want results regarding fat loss (you'll still get toned and fit, though). That's a whole science in and of itself, but all I'll offer is this simple rule: eat a lot of protein and a moderate amount of good fats. Minimize carbs. I love bread and rice and pasta but those keep you fat.
I could probably say more, but that's a good start for now.
