WORKOUT NOTE: Perform 3 sets of 10 reps of each movement. Do 1 minute of jumping jacks after those 3 sets. Then, move onto the next exercise.
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Q: I always hear people suggest not to use a scale to measure progress, but why not?
A: I think the real thing to look at here is what your goals are. Many people don’t realize there is a difference between weight loss and fat loss. Weight loss is a drop in overall body weight whereas fat loss is a manipulation of body composition – you may stay the same weight, loss weight or even go up in weight while losing fat. The scale is helpful with someone who has a goal of weight loss, which is particularly beneficial at the beginning of a weight loss journey. Somewhere along that path though, many of us focus on losing the fat so that we can have a defined body to show off the muscle we work hard for in the gym. Because the scale only reads body weight, it becomes of very little help to someone with goals of fat loss and getting fit. For instance, at the beginning of my journey, I actually weighed about 8 pounds less than I do now, but back then I carried more body fat. My suggestion….toss that scale out 🙂
Q: Do you do cardio on weight training days? How many days per week would you suggest it?
A: Me, personally? If I do a cardio workout, it’s shared here on the blog. I do like to warm up at a slow-medium pace on a cardio machine for about 5 minutes prior to a weights workout. However, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, when you do LG weight training workouts, you’re getting in an unbelievable cardio workout. Cardio workouts come in all shapes and sizes. Weight training is so beneficial because 1) you’re shaping your body 2) you’re burning calories through the cardiovascular component required to do the lifting movements and 3) you’re building muscle which acts as a metabolic furnace, burning calories just to exist Because us LG girls train HARD, there isn’t as much of a need for traditional cardio. Still, cardio for me provides mental clarity, so I kind of let my mood tell me when I should go for a walk or run or sprints ((that’s when you know I’m real crazy lol)) – that’s typically 2 days per week for me.
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Loved this workout today! My back is feeling strong. Thanks, Lauren!
I love this program! I have wanted to incorporate more weights & lifting in my workouts for a while now. Unfortunately, it can be intimidating entering the section at the gym where all the serious lifters are. Plus I'm a little clueless on where to start & what I should be doing. During the last 2 weeks of you're program you've given me the courage to lift heavy, venture out of my comfort zone, & try new moves (even when I have an audience!). Thank you! Sometimes I take classes at the gym or do other workouts at the gym. I've only been able to do 4/5 of the workouts each week. What are your thoughts on doubling up to play catch up? Or skipping a workout? Or making it up on a weekend? I want to stick with this program for the full 6 weeks but also want to set realistic expectations for myself.