stacejam Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hey all! Getting back into an exercise routine while starting a whole30! My goal is to start light with zumba, spin, walking, and yoga with 1 strength training class a week. I would ideally like to work my way up to 2 strength training classes a week, and replacing zumba with another more high intensity spin class. I would still like to keep yoga as a part of that routine- but more high intensity yoga, like bickram. Does this sound doable/productive/ultimately a good routine? Background on me: 23 years old, 5 ft tall, and 107 lbs. Have done P90X lean, as well as strength training in the gym, yoga, and regular biking- so I'm not an exercise newbie- but I am trying to get my routine started again after a long exercise break. Thanks in advance for any tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergatron Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hey and welcome. For my clients that I train, I usually forward them to this site for a broader picture to better their nutrition. A lot of people seem to think more is better. But in reality it isn't! I'd highly recommend 3 days strength work in the form of a beginners or armature program. Practise body weight exercises. Work on movement and recover alot. I tend to think spin classes are a bit much for everyone and cause more problems then enough. I dont like my clients going to them. If you need the cardio, do some spints once or twice a week. But go by how you feel. Keep the yoga as you'll benefit from it greatly! But I know you might think this sounds a bit crazy, but trust me. It really really works! With good nutrition, progressively heavy weights and body weight exercises, with some sprint work threw in...you'll be in amazing shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Fergatron, have you ever checked out articles/Fb page by Jason Seib, I think you guys are very much ont he same page. p.s I didn't know you were a trainer (p.t?), cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergatron Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Yeah I'm a pt and strength coach. Ill check him out! It's a smart way of training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenderbender Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I 100% agree.... BTW... I do attend an interval spin class once a week or so and the only reason is that after warm up the whole class Is Tabata drills .... I won't attend the regular run of the mill spin as I feel it is to much ..... My coach has us do Tabata burpees and KB as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Hefta-Gaub Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 FWIW, the quality of a spin class has everything to do with the quality of the instructor. When done right, it's a great cardio AND resistance workout. I gained the most muscle mass when I attended a spin class with a great coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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