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Hi there! I'm new to the forum and it looks like there is a ton of information and advice, so that's great.
I have lost weight over the past few years, somewhat slowly but it has stayed off. Most of it with off and on exercise. Prior to the weight gain I worked out regularily, mostly cardio, a lot of tennis (2-3hrs x3/week). Some weight training but I was one of those girls afraid of the bulk.
I am 5'4", 141lbs. Not sure of B/F%. My measurements are chest36/waist30/hips36.5 and upper thighs are 22.5", arms are 12" at 'bulkiest' area. I am pretty much an hourglass shape so the weight is distributed evenly, although I consider myself to have heavier thighs and arms. I HATE THAT! I find that the tennis slims my legs down really nicely, but I have not been able to much of that as it's off season right now where I live.
My question is I need a workout schedule, probably a 4 or 5 day split. I want to increase strength and muscle in upper body and strength and tone lower. I also do like to jog and want to improve this area as well. Can someone show me a great split where I'm not overtraining but getting overall benifit. I don't know the best way to incorporate everything I want to do. Can I do legs twice a week, but a little lighter, higher reps to begin...my lower body is probably weaker than upper. What about HIIT? Can I do this same day as weights?
Any words of advice and wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I'm serious about the commitment and want to continue my success toward athletic achievement.
I have lost weight over the past few years, somewhat slowly but it has stayed off. Most of it with off and on exercise. Prior to the weight gain I worked out regularily, mostly cardio, a lot of tennis (2-3hrs x3/week). Some weight training but I was one of those girls afraid of the bulk.
I am 5'4", 141lbs. Not sure of B/F%. My measurements are chest36/waist30/hips36.5 and upper thighs are 22.5", arms are 12" at 'bulkiest' area. I am pretty much an hourglass shape so the weight is distributed evenly, although I consider myself to have heavier thighs and arms. I HATE THAT! I find that the tennis slims my legs down really nicely, but I have not been able to much of that as it's off season right now where I live.
My question is I need a workout schedule, probably a 4 or 5 day split. I want to increase strength and muscle in upper body and strength and tone lower. I also do like to jog and want to improve this area as well. Can someone show me a great split where I'm not overtraining but getting overall benifit. I don't know the best way to incorporate everything I want to do. Can I do legs twice a week, but a little lighter, higher reps to begin...my lower body is probably weaker than upper. What about HIIT? Can I do this same day as weights?
Any words of advice and wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I'm serious about the commitment and want to continue my success toward athletic achievement.
