Gym Workouts

Gym Workout Routine

Gym Workout Routine

Gym Workout Routine

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Here's a great gym workout routine that has worked well for me. Over the years, I have floundered around with different free workout routines. Probably the worst times were when I had absolutely no plan (sound familiar?). I just went to the gym or the exercise room in my house and just started doing stuff on the gym equipment with no end in mind. After 15, 20, or 30 minutes, I stopped working out and proceeded to the next adventure.

Since this gym workout routine is only used 3 days each week, you will not be able to include each body part and sufficient cardiovascular training during each workout. So, you'll need to be efficient in order to get a complete workout.The neat thing is that you will be performing a complete body workout in just a few days.

Traing programs are typically intended to be completed within a 7-day cycle, the idea being that you would complete one set of exercises each day of the week. One of the benefits of this particular routine is that it can be scheduled on any given day of the week depending on your availability and the days you feel like going to the gym.

Even though you can choose which days to go to the gym, it is recommended to leave at least one day of rest between each workout.

Here is the suggested schedule for this routine:


  1. Day 1 - Chest, back, abdominal muscles, and cardiovascular exercises (30 minutes)

  2. Day 2 - Day off

  3. Day 3 - Shoulders, legs, abdominal muscles, and cardiovascular exercises (30 minutes)

  4. Day 4 - Day off

  5. Day 5 - Biceps, triceps, abdominal muscles, and cardiovascular exercises (30 minutes)

  6. Day 6 - Day off

  7. Day 7 - Day off



For each set of exercises in this workout program, you should choose from the equipment available to you. Pick your favorites and plan to enjoy your workout.

You can work each muscle group adequately in a short time. Just make sure you complete 3 sets of 3 exercises for each group. Your entire circuit training gym workouts should not take more than 90 minutes, including the cardiovascular training.

Each of your sets should consist of 8 to 15 repetitions in order to allow your muscles to work adequately. It is not worth lifting heavy weights at low repetitions because this routine is not designed for people who want to build up strength and mass. This routine is targeted at people who want to maintain their current physique while losing a little weight.

From getting to work on time to picking up the kids from school, many people lead a lifestyle that rarely leaves room for an adequate workout program. Staying healthy, however, doesn't take as much time as you might think. All you need are 3 days each week with this gym workout routine and you'll be well on your way to staying in shape, in spite of your hectic lifestyle.

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