Most effective/efficient way to train at the gym?

[AuntLydia]

I joined a gym a couple of months ago. I try and go 3 times a week but I don't seem to be noticing much progress in my strength.

I got given a program which focuses on different areas of your body in 3 different work outs. I've been stuck using the same weights though and can't seem to move on.

Should I be doing a whole body workout each time? I don't have longer than an hour to spend there. I also run 3 times a week and don't want to drop any of that so can't realistically go more than 3 times to the gym.

To be clear, I'm not looking for a ripped, body building physique but I'd just like to see some progress up through the weights I'm using!

A few BodyPump classes would also give you some ideas of some free weight exercises you could do on your own in the gym as well as give you some initial pointers on technique.

I also love instagram gym videos for ideas

It's taken me a bloody year to progress from girly knee press ups to ten proper good form toe press ups. A bloody year. Keep at it!

Thanks again! I'm going to work out my own free weight work outs I reckon.