Weekly Workout Routine
You're already aware that no great accomplishments were achieved without preparation and planning. The same goes for getting in shape, building muscles, and improving your healthy. Staying organized is imperative to getting the results that you want, and developing a weekly workout routine that is easy to follow will keep you motivated on the days you don't feel like getting out of bed.
First you have to cover the basics of what days you're going to workout, and what major muscle groups you're going to target on those days. You're aware of the idea that your muscles do need a recovery time to repair themselves and grow, so it's important to incorporate those rest days into your routine. However, some overlap is just fine.
For example, let's say that on Mondays you are going to focus on chest and shoulders. Then Tuesday you workout your biceps, triceps, and forearms, and how about some abs. Of course you're shoulders are going to have to input some energy during the arm exercises, but their use is only casual and you're not demanding much from them. They'll be OK.
Wednesday would be a great day to incorporate some cardio. This could be a run outside, a kickboxing class, swimming, a bike ride or whatever you enjoy. And don't overlook yoga either.
Stretching is incredibly important for overall physical health, and it doesn't get any better than the stretch you'll get in yoga while making your entire body sweating like mad from the demanding positions. A weekly workout routine is never complete without incorporating time for stretching.
Thursday we bring the weights back in and focus on back muscles and your legs and hit the abs one more time. Notice that we only targeted the legs once, and that's all you need. With all of the cardio work you'll do and your other adventures outdoors, your legs will get plenty of work.
Friday we return to some intense cardio of your choice. Saturday, get out of your house, get out the gym, and go for a crazy long bike ride or an awesome hike in the mountains.
Have fun, and guess what...you're working out at the same time. Sunday is a fantastic day to rest and allow your body to catch up. Many studies have shown that taking a complete day off from any form of difficult labor is good not only for your muscles, but your mind and soul as well.
Always track your activities so you can approach your exercising with intention and focus. And keeping track of what you've done will be fantastic motivation when you look back two months later and see how far you've come.