If you followed yesterday’s advice, you are well into a couple of months of exercising. Now it’s time to kick things up a notch. This next couple of months you will be adding in some additional cardio time and changing your workout routine. Change is what keeps your body improving and moving forward so change your routines frequently.
Intermediate: You are an intermediate exerciser if you participate in moderate activity on a regular basis.
M - Upper body strength training of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of stretching
T - Cardio at moderate intensity for 50 minutes at 75-85% HR Range
W - Off
T - Cardio intervals for 30-40 minutes
F - Lower body strength training for 45 minutes with 15 minutes of stretching
S - Long cardio session for 60 minutes at 75% average HR Range
S - Off
This program introduces you to a variety of cardio styles. You should also continue to change your strength training exercises periodically to challenge the body. Tomorrow we will discuss an advanced training schedule.