James Journal

JamesMC · 02-Jun-06, 03:19 AM

well I have been working out for a while and decided to start an online journal to keep track of my goals and gains and to get adive from all of you wonderfull people.

Today I went to the gym at two different times, first I did 24mins on the eliptical trainer then i went back and did 20mins of running on the treadmill.

how is that for a cardio day?

**cursor** · 02-Jun-06, 09:14 AM

Sounds like a good start. What else will you be doing besides cardio?

JamesMC · 03-Jun-06, 04:18 AM

well i usually try and fit in a work out with weights if i am not too sore or have time.

today i didnt have much time so i did 25mins on the eliptical trainer then did 3 sets at 135 pounds on the bench press. i know i should be doing more then one exercise per muscle group but i just didnt have the time today, i will fit more in tommorow and i will also start adding my diet to this as well

**cursor** · 03-Jun-06, 10:45 AM

If you're going to do both weights and cardio in the same session, you might consider doing the weightlifting first, followed by the cardio.

JamesMC · 05-Jun-06, 04:01 AM

yesterday i worked out my biceps and chest. i did 3 sets of bicep curls, 3 sets of preacher curls, then 3 sets of dumbelll chest press, and 3 sets machine chest press.

followed with 25mins on the elliptical trainer.

i was a bit sore this morning, mainly in my biceps but overall not that bad at all..does that mean i should be working them harder?

today i took off and just relaxed.

**.V.** · 05-Jun-06, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesMC

i was a bit sore this morning, mainly in my biceps but overall not that bad at all..does that mean i should be working them harder?

No it doesn't. Soreness isn't the best indicator of a good workout. Sometimes we'll be so sore we can't move. Sometimes we won't be sore at all. If you are making a slight improvement in either weight, endurance, reps, or quality each week, then your workouts are effective. If not, re-evaluate your plan.