I try to get to the gym 5 times per week...mostly I vary between 3-5 times. I try to get in at least 2 "high intensity" 2-hour sessions per week...at least an hour of weights and a full hour of cardio. My other sessions are likely 40-60 minutes total.
Whatdo I do?
Full weight circuit - 7 machines arms, 8 legs...3 sets of 12 reps each, and I step the weights down after each set by 5 lbs).
Then I do cardio -- typically 45 min of elliptical running, then either 15 minutes of bike or 15 minutes of skiing, or 15 minutes of Stairmaster. I used to do 60 min of stairmaster, but I find it gets to my knees if I do it too often.
Then I do between 100-150 situps/crunches and some stretching, and I'm done.
Now...I *was* a bit more svelte last summer when I did 3-4 long sesions per week and added three Step classes to this routine. I've been slipping recently -- gained 10 lbs and eliminated the Step class, etc -- thanks to a job with lots of travel and stress. <sigh>
It's a never-ending battle and I need to get re-engaged. Thanks for reminding me!
Oh, and good luck!!
