i know...i used to be a meat head. i used to hit the gym for 3 hours a day 6 days a week. got down to 172lbs lean and swole..but now im 182lbs and fat and uncut

 

August, I was actually doing something very similar to what you described for the past 4-6 months. I changed everything up and will keep this routine for a month or two. Even with changing the workout the way you said, the body still gets used to them. I am changing the way I am hitting them and when I work them. I grow no matter how I workout but I think that also has to do a lot with me changing up everything drastically every once in a while.

 

I dont change my workout that often, contrary to most people.

I have gotten to a weight that I am content with (rep wise) and I just stick with that for the most part. I dont really see any reason to change it as long as I am still seeing gains in muscle and definition, maybe I am just an exception :dunno:

 

I finished my max for my class today. I did shoulder press, leg press, curls and pushups. It was alot of fun. I was hoping to do more leg though.

 

I really feel this workout is the only way to go, but that's just me:
http://www.ast-ss.com/max-ot/max-ot_intro.asp

 

Just joined a gym last week since biking became impossible with weather/daylight savings/etc. Need to get a routine to tone up my muscles. Don't want to be a meat head, just get some tone.

 

I had to change my workout habits too since mtn biking season is almost over with the rain and DST.

So Mon/Thurs is pushup/crunches/running day, plus I still have to bike about 6 miles a day to and from school. Tues/Fri is squats/running, and Wed/Sat is stretching.

 

im still weight lifting 2x a week.. still the same total body supersetting for 1.5 hrs a day.. try to do it before breakfast to maximize wt loss and the fat content in the blood is at its highest then, so that helps burn the blubber. i have changed the amount of wts.. one day lighter the other heavier.. this week im trying the lifting off the exercise ball.. the ball really makes u work it.. esp the core..if im rushed i pass on the ball but most times im on it..i use the ball to stretch out after, makes a big difference. i use the ball separate from lifting too.. it works the back, abs, chest, butt and legs.. great for tight hamstrings sort of a weak point for women..improves balance..havent really done much cardio, walking..i just started back up with the wt lifting like 2 weeks ago maybe so i know ill hit a plateau.. muscle has memory so it adapts fast..have to toss in a kick boxing, or step tape about 90mins each...those r real sweat makers..

 

You really need guidance. I recommend checking out the link I posted above.

 

lies