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Suggest an exercise plan for me?

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Wishimaywishimight · 16/05/2023 20:40

I do a bit of a mish-mash of exercise but would like to refine it a bit according to my needs.

I am 54, in good health. Weight is fine. BMI just under 22.

Currently I do the following;

Mornings (before work): 40/45 mins of either cardio, handweights, kettlebells or Pilates plus a few mins of skipping.

Lunchtime: 20/25 min walk

Evenings: 20 mins (weighted) hoola hoop or 30 min walk.

It's really the morning session I'm wondering about i.e. what should I be doing more (or less) of?

My goals are: to maintain a healthy heart/body, strong bones, flexibility and mobility and tone up a little.

Can anyone offer any tips or advice?

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florenceandthemac · 17/05/2023 15:37

I'm not too sure I can suggest a plan to suit you, but I'll explain how I plan my training.
I try to plan ahead for the next week, or fortnight, making sure I cover enough cardio and strength, and also breaking down the strength training into what areas I need to work.
I'd love to do solely strength training, but know I need cardio fitness and would also hate to lose the level of cardio fitness I've built up, so I make sure I do a couple of 30 minute runs a week to maintain this. I no longer work on my running to improve it though, I run for the sole purpose of getting cardio in.

I do strength training at least every other day, but also will try to do it on the days I run too.
I try to target upper body on the days before I run so that my legs aren't heavy/sore when running, then I'll target legs on other days.
I'll also try to get a half hour stairmaster workout in each week, as although this is intense cardio for me, it targets the glutes etc a lot more than running does so I feel I'm getting the best of both worlds.

With the upper body training, I'll do chest & triceps one day, back & biceps another day, shoulders another.

Most of these strength sessions are only 30-45 minutes, so I might try to tag on 15 minutes of Pilates for some core work and stretching benefits.

I'll also get out for fast, long walks where possible for some easier cardio option

Wishimaywishimight · 17/05/2023 16:00

Wow @florenceandthemac I am in awe! You have really put thought into your schedule whereas I feel I just flip flop around really without any sort of structure. I am going to read through your schedule again and structure something a little more 'planned' for myself going forward. Many thanks for your response, it is really helpful.

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florenceandthemac · 17/05/2023 16:03

Check out Caroline Girvan on YouTube. Following her programmes, or even just her videos from any random programme, helps me with my schedule.
If you haven’t got access to lots of different dumbbells though she still has great body weight only workouts, and a Calisthenics programme.

florenceandthemac · 17/05/2023 16:06

I’ll also add, I do have a full time job and DC. I fit this in around that, often training at lunch time and then again on an evening when DC are at clubs.
I didn’t want the post to come across as though I have all day every day to spend time working out!

Wishimaywishimight · 19/05/2023 11:46

@florenceandthemac I will check her out, thank you. I think I have heard the name before. I do have a few sets of dumbbells and a couple of kettlebells so hopefully sufficient.

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