Need help with a 3-month plan

genEus · 11-Jun-08, 08:48 AM

Hey everyone,

Well, after a very long break from the gym, this forum, and the world of bodybuilding I am finally starting to see that I need to get back into it as my body shape is starting to seriously deteriorate. Unfortunately I only have a few months before my schedule will be crazy once again with work and school.

So, do you have any suggestions for a 3 month plan to get my arse back into shape? I will be able to hit the gym 3-4 times a week. Or, even easier - are there any considerations for a short-time program versus a long-time one? I hope I will find the time to continue even after the summer but I am not holding my breath.

Thanks for any input!

**LiftGirl** · 11-Jun-08, 01:26 PM

It's important to understand, that to maintain any results you may get in three months over the summer, you'll have to make a long-term commitment to fitness. Once you stop exercising, you will lose your results and go back to how you are currently.

Fitness is not something you find time for, you simply have to make it.

I would do three full body workouts a week incorporating large, full-body exercises like DL, squat, bench, row and ohp. Then you can do 20 minutes of HIIT 2-3 times a week.

genEus · 11-Jun-08, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LiftGirl

It's important to understand, that to maintain any results you may get in three months over the summer, you'll have to make a long-term commitment to fitness. Once you stop exercising, you will lose your results and go back to how you are currently.

Fitness is not something you find time for, you simply have to make it.

Oh yeah I know, that's something I would say to people

The reality of it is when you work 12-16 hour days and have to choose between seeing your loved ones an extra hour a day or go work out (assuming I even have the energy), it's a tough decision to make.

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Originally Posted by LiftGirl

I would do three full body workouts a week incorporating large, full-body exercises like DL, squat, bench, row and ohp. Then you can do 20 minutes of HIIT 2-3 times a week.

Thanks for the recommendation!