Okay ladies, I need your help

[Vicious cycle]

My wife has decided to start working out. She has made this decision on her own and I want to support. She wants to lift at lunch. It would take her about 5 minutes to get to the gym and them say 15 minutes to "freshen up" and get back to work. So let's say she has a solid half hour to lift each day. I need a good routine for her to ease into. Any ideas? She has lifted before, so she knows how to do the different exercises. I just need a plan for her.

 

[jenscats5]

I would say either a full-body circuit or she could divide the lifting routine into Push, Pull, Legs days or check out Shadow's Plan stickie -- good routine & doesn't take long to complete.....

 

[Vicious cycle]

I would say either a full-body circuit or she could divide the lifting routine into Push, Pull, Legs days or check out Shadow's Plan stickie -- good routine & doesn't take long to complete.....

Thanks, I'll look it over.

 

[sdupdike]

I'm doing a five day split that she could easily do in 30 minutes a day.

Mon: Chest, abs

Tues: Back, calves

Wed: Bis/Tris, abs

Thurs: Legs, calves

Fri: Shoulders, abs

Do about 5 minutes on the elliptical or bike to warm up, then hit the weights for 20 - 25 minutes. If you do supersets, you can really speed things up. Shouldn't be too hard. If she can add in some cardio, like in the mornings or on weekends, she should be all set.

 

[Sassy69]

Also if she's just plain new to it all, Bill Philips' Body for Life book is a great place for beginners to be introduced to training, diet, cardio & how it all fits together. The workouts are designed a la upper body / lower body split and not intended to require hours upon hrs in the gym.

Props to your wife btw for pursuing "the iron"! We'd love to have her join our little conclave of lady fitness nuts here if she wants! Open invite!

 

[Vicious cycle]

Also if she's just plain new to it all, Bill Philips' Body for Life book is a great place for beginners to be introduced to training, diet, cardio & how it all fits together. The workouts are designed a la upper body / lower body split and not intended to require hours upon hrs in the gym.

Props to your wife btw for pursuing "the iron"! We'd love to have her join our little conclave of lady fitness nuts here if she wants! Open invite!

I agree. She has lifted before and had a lot of success on BFL. I think like most ladies (and guys I guess), she starts out way to fast with diet, cardio and lifting six days a week and burns out. I'm encouraging her to go a little eaiser.

I think she signed up under "Fuzzy Kitten". She was worried I would get upset since this is "my hangout". I said, no way! I'd love for you to post. You folks keep me motivated!

So post up babes!

 

[jenscats5]

I agree. She has lifted before and had a lot of success on BFL. I think like most ladies (and guys I guess), she starts out way to fast with diet, cardio and lifting six days a week and burns out. I'm encouraging her to go a little eaiser.

I think she signed up under "Fuzzy Kitten". She was worried I would get upset since this is "my hangout". I said, no way! I'd love for you to post. You folks keep me motivated!

So post up babes!

Anyone who posts with a cat name is OK in my book!!

I agree with the "burnout" thing.....start out slow and keep it interesting!!

 

[Fuzzy Kitten]

Well, Vicious Cycle convinced me that I should start hanging out here. Thanks for all of the responses so far and thank you for the invitation! I'm looking forward to all of the tips and encouragement.

Since I'm new here, I wanted to post all of my information:
1) I am 5'7", 138 lbs. and 24.5% bodyfat (at least according to the little hand held fat tester at the gym yesterday)
2) My primary goal is really just to feel better and look better. I would like to get down to about 125 lbs, but I want to increase my lean muscle as well. I don't just want to lose weight and still be flabby!
3) As Vicious Cycle said, I am just starting back into training. I've been on and off for many years. The most success I saw was when I did BFL back in 1999. I am going to weight train on my lunch hour MWF and try to fit in cardio on T, Th, Sat. I usually try to go all out for the first two weeks and then I am dead tired and sore and wondering why I started this again. I think I am going to try a different approach this time.
4) I'm following the Bill Phillip's BFL/EFL meal plan

I'm open to any/all suggestions!

 

[littlebit79]

Welcome! You will find that this is one of the best places to come for information. There are many members in here that have a vast amount of knowledge about exercise and nutrition which they share on a daily basis and are all supportive of eachother. The stickies on the top of the discussion board are full of information if you have not already been there. Congratulations on getting back into training!!

 

[jenscats5]

Well, Vicious Cycle convinced me that I should start hanging out here. Thanks for all of the responses so far and thank you for the invitation! I'm looking forward to all of the tips and encouragement.

Since I'm new here, I wanted to post all of my information:
1) I am 5'7", 138 lbs. and 24.5% bodyfat (at least according to the little hand held fat tester at the gym yesterday)
2) My primary goal is really just to feel better and look better. I would like to get down to about 125 lbs, but I want to increase my lean muscle as well. I don't just want to lose weight and still be flabby!
3) As Vicious Cycle said, I am just starting back into training. I've been on and off for many years. The most success I saw was when I did BFL back in 1999. I am going to weight train on my lunch hour MWF and try to fit in cardio on T, Th, Sat. I usually try to go all out for the first two weeks and then I am dead tired and sore and wondering why I started this again. I think I am going to try a different approach this time.
4) I'm following the Bill Phillip's BFL/EFL meal plan

I'm open to any/all suggestions!

Welcome to EF!!

Maybe check out Shadow's Project plan, and if nothing else, follow the workout portion. It changes weekly, so it stays interesting and it's short enough you should be able to do it on your lunch hour.