3 Day A Week Workout For Weight Management

Days 1, 3, 5

  -5 minute warm-up
  -2 to 3 sets of 12-20 repetitions with manageable weight-focus on form:


     -Leg Press (Hips and Thighs)
     -Leg Extension (Quadriceps)
     -Leg Curl (Hamstrings)
     -Chest/Bench Press (Chest/Triceps/Front of Shoulders)
     -Seated Row (Back/Lats/Biceps/Back of Shoulders)
     -Shoulder Press
     -Lat Pull-Downs
     -Bicep Curl
     -Triceps Extension
     -Abdominals/Crunch/Flutter Kick/Etc.

  -40 minutes of cardiovascular activity at 65%-75% of predicted maximum heart rate**

  -5 minute cool down

  -5 minutes of stretching




Days 2, 4, 6, 7

  -Rest


  **Predicted maximum heart rate (MHR is 220 less      your age.  For example, for a 22 year old, the             MHR=220-22=198.