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Regina
03-09-2007, 02:49 PM
Ok, so I was reading the latest issue of Oxygen fitness magazine. It's all about glutes. There's a regimen posted and it has intense work outs for 7 days of the week. One question, how do they expect me to start new, intense work outs every day of the way without rest in between? I started last night and I am soooooore. Don't I need time to recover? Plus I want nights to do some upper body (though I can combine).
Vito_Corleone
03-09-2007, 03:14 PM
Not giving muscle groups AT LEAST 24 hours of rest/recovery time is a mistake.
Regina
03-09-2007, 03:23 PM
Not giving muscle groups AT LEAST 24 hours of rest/recovery time is a mistake.

Yeah, I figured! I feel bad for all of the women reading it that aren't knowledgeable on this. They will just follow what it says and probably end up hurting themselves.
Frances
03-09-2007, 03:38 PM
I bet it's a typo. Oxygen is normally very clear about the need for rest days. Is it in this month's issue? I'll have to look at it again when I get home.
Regina
03-09-2007, 05:22 PM
I bet it's a typo. Oxygen is normally very clear about the need for rest days. Is it in this month's issue? I'll have to look at it again when I get home.

Well, this is how they have it page 76...

"Try this sample Booty School schedule"

Monday: Cardio Camp I
Tuesday: Strength and Conditioning Circuit I
Wed: Cardio Camp II
Thur: Strength & Cond. Circuit II
Friday: Cardio Camp III
Sat: Strength & Cond. Circuit III
Sun: Stadium Stairs

I haven't read the whole article, but if someone read that it seems like they're supposed to do that schedule.

I like Oxygen too, but I think they are wrong on this one. a

PS- those "cardio camp" and "strength & cond" are explained later and they are intense.
TotalChaos
03-09-2007, 09:01 PM
I dont know.. I usually go 7 days a week.
Vito_Corleone
03-09-2007, 09:37 PM
I dont know.. I usually go 7 days a week.

That's stupid... unless some days are just for cardio, and those days aren't the day after you've done legs... or something.
Strongest Man In The World
03-10-2007, 04:42 PM
its split up by cardio days. Cardio works a different type of fiber so it counts as a rest day. The first week youll be sore b/c its something new and your not used to it. acids build up as a defense to the strain and it takes a few days to work them out. drive on through the pain and youll be fine.
TotalChaos
03-10-2007, 05:33 PM
That's stupid... unless some days are just for cardio, and those days aren't the day after you've done legs... or something.

different days for different muscle groups
Vito_Corleone
03-10-2007, 06:49 PM
different days for different muscle groups

10:1 odds you're on a horrible routine.
TotalChaos
03-10-2007, 07:09 PM
10:1 odds you're on a horrible routine.

what would your ideal routine consist of?
Vito_Corleone
03-10-2007, 07:37 PM
what would your ideal routine consist of?

What is the goal of the routine?
TotalChaos
03-10-2007, 07:50 PM
bulk
Vito_Corleone
03-10-2007, 08:10 PM
Monday - Bench 10/8/6, Pull-ups (weighted if needed) 10/8/6, Pec Deck 10/8/6, BB Rows 10/8/6

Wednesday - Squats 12/10/8(/6, if you're feeling frisky), RDL 10-12/8-10/6-8, Calf Raises 12/10/8

Friday - Military Press 10/8/6, Upright Row 10/8/6, Rear Flys 10/8/6

That would be a good routine to add size (with the proper diet as well, diet is 80% of it), IMO. There are plenty of exercise variations, but those would be my preferences.
whitebread
03-11-2007, 04:48 AM
i don't see anything wrong with that. my routine is 7 days a week. no "rest" day. and i've seen great results.
TotalChaos
03-11-2007, 01:33 PM
:)
Bekah
03-12-2007, 12:03 PM
I like Oxygen alot too - but lately, I've been seeing alot of articles of CRAZY intense workouts! I definitely see taking a break to let your muscles build is crucial. I work out about 6 days a week- with cardio being my main thing since I'm trying to lean up. However, I flucuate my upper & lower body training and mix some CORE training (abs, obliques, lower back) in there too! What month was that article in? I probably have it and just didn't read through it yet- but I'd be curious to see what their whole "idea" was with that workout regimen.
Regina
03-12-2007, 06:10 PM
I like Oxygen alot too - but lately, I've been seeing alot of articles of CRAZY intense workouts! I definitely see taking a break to let your muscles build is crucial. I work out about 6 days a week- with cardio being my main thing since I'm trying to lean up. However, I flucuate my upper & lower body training and mix some CORE training (abs, obliques, lower back) in there too! What month was that article in? I probably have it and just didn't read through it yet- but I'd be curious to see what their whole "idea" was with that workout regimen.

It's this month. The most I can work out with juggling school and work anyway is 5 days a week.

Are some of you saying I should work out while in pain anyway? I would think that would hurt me...
Vito_Corleone
03-12-2007, 06:11 PM
It's this month. The most I can work out with juggling school and work anyway is 5 days a week.

Are some of you saying I should work out while in pain anyway? I would think that would hurt me...

Donnie was talking about the initial soreness when you first start working out (I believe).
Regina
03-12-2007, 06:40 PM
Donnie was talking about the initial soreness when you first start working out (I believe).

So I should work out while in pain? Or just do cardio?
Vito_Corleone
03-12-2007, 06:50 PM
So I should work out while in pain? Or just do cardio?

Are you still getting sore? You've been working out for way too long to still be getting sore. You might be overtraining.
Strongest Man In The World
03-12-2007, 06:58 PM
There is a difference between soreness and pain. Muscle soreness is natural when a new muscle group is exercised and is perfectly healthy to workout through it(infact the more you workout through it, the quicker it subsides). Pain is when a muscle or joint is irritated or torn. You should know the difference by now. If not, just look for signs of prolonged aggitation in a single specific spot. Muscle soreness should fade within 3-4 days of the workout.
Regina
03-12-2007, 09:18 PM
Ok, so if it's soreness I should continue to work out? I just always thought to rest that muscle group or do cardio. Thanks!

Colby, I was really sick for about 2 weeks so I hadn't worked out. That is probably why I was sore. Though I started back slow by only doing the elliptical.

While we're on the subject, I think I may have hurt my knee tonight. Woops! I'm sure it'll be fine tomorrow.
Vito_Corleone
03-12-2007, 09:35 PM
Ok, so if it's soreness I should continue to work out? I just always thought to rest that muscle group or do cardio. Thanks!

Colby, I was really sick for about 2 weeks so I hadn't worked out. That is probably why I was sore. Though I started back slow by only doing the elliptical.

While we're on the subject, I think I may have hurt my knee tonight. Woops! I'm sure it'll be fine tomorrow.

Muscles still need rest, soreness can be worked through (cardio, or whatever). Also, soreness will still hurt even if you're giving the muscle group rest. If your chest is sore and you're doing back, your chest is going to hurt even though you are working a different group.
Regina
03-12-2007, 09:48 PM
Muscles still need rest, soreness can be worked through (cardio, or whatever). Also, soreness will still hurt even if you're giving the muscle group rest. If your chest is sore and you're doing back, your chest is going to hurt even though you are working a different group.

I know it will hurt, but I won't harm myself if I rest the muscle group. That's all I meant. Well, I'm good now, we'll see tomorrow.