jaga13 wrote: » For running, no specific program. I vary speed intervals to try to get the most mileage out of my 25 minutes possible during the week. On weekends I slow it down more for an endurance run (about an hour). For strength training I was loosely following stronglift 5X5 (I only have dumbells that go up to 50 lbs). I just started jefit.
For strength training I was loosely following stronglift 5X5 (I only have dumbells that go up to 50 lbs). I just started jefit.
mls100771 wrote: » Sun - Mon - Tues Cardio Wed - Legs Thurs - Shoulders / traps Fri - Chest Sat - Back / biceps No rest day
erickirb wrote: » For strength training I was loosely following stronglift 5X5 (I only have dumbells that go up to 50 lbs). I just started jefit. There is your answer, stronglifts 5x5 is a 3 day/week program, usually done on M,W,F. So lift... unless you are training for a particular running event.
kpodaru wrote: » how about this: lift and between sets, do 30-45secs of cardio intervals like do one set of bicep curls (example), then right after, do 45s of burpees; rest for 20s and start your next bicep set, 45s of burpees etc etc..you get the point. that keeps your heart rate up, you get cardio injection during your lifts and you also build muscle!! i will work at that intensity for 45min-1hr and burn nearly 500 cals. i do a lot of plyo as my intervals - box jumps, plank jacks, atomic pushups ....that sort of thing
emkelsall wrote: » What 5x5 exercises would be good to do on lift days. This is exactly what I want to start doing but I am not sure which exercises to do.