Thursday, January 21, 2010

Back to basics- Muscle toning

I have maintained a steady regime which works for me, my days are jam-packed , but i have managed to steal an hour first thing in the mornings 5 days a week.
Cardio 35mins
Muscle toning workouts 2 nonconsecutive days
3 sets of 15 reps: chest- chest press
                           back-seated row
                           shoulder- shoulder press
                           front of arm- bicep curls
                           back of arm- tricep extensions/triceps push-downs
                           Thigh- leg press
                           Abs- Trunk curl-
Body shaping workouts  3 nonconsecutive days
2 sets 12 reps:     Chest
                            Back
                            Shoulder-shoulder press
                            Biceps- preacher curl
                            Triceps- Triceps extensions(dumbells)
                            Thigh-Lunges
                             Abs-trunk curls (various)
strength training work outs 3 nonconsecutive days
2 sets 10 reps:      Chest
                             Back
                            Shoulder
                            Biceps
                            Triceps
                            Thigh
                            Abdomen
stretching or core toning movements and stretching.

reps sets and weights can be increased gradually.

Alternating workout is recommended in order to allow recovery time.

happy 2010 keep the regime going and share your tips!

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