How does this programme look?

[aramis_is]

MON: RPM (spin)

TUES: rest

WEDS: Kickboxing class and abs

THURS: Legs, shoulders and back

FRI: rest

SAT: Kickboxing class

SUN: Body Pump.


I am looking to build lean muscle, 5'6 112lbs and 17 years old female.
Heavy weights and 10 reps 3 sets on typical exercises for those areas.

Is this too much cardio? Three days of it, one hour each. I know it can have negative effects when trying to gain.

I have to fit it in around studying and work so evenings during the week and mornings at he weekend.

Any advice is appreciated!

[Mindi912]

MON: RPM (spin)

TUES: rest

WEDS: Kickboxing class and abs

THURS: Legs, shoulders and back

FRI: rest

SAT: Kickboxing class

SUN: Body Pump.


I am looking to build lean muscle, 5'6 112lbs and 17 years old female.
Heavy weights and 10 reps 3 sets on typical exercises for those areas.

Is this too much cardio? Three days of it, one hour each. I know it can have negative effects when trying to gain.

I have to fit it in around studying and work so evenings during the week and mornings at he weekend.

Any advice is appreciated!

Where's chest and arms in all this?

It's a very usual set up you've got there. I don't see it being very effective though, sorry.

[nicoledominique]

I agree with Mindi...a bit too much cardio - especially if building lean mass is your goal.

Make sure you're working all of these muscle groups (at least once per week):

Back
Chest
Quads
Hamstrings
Calves
Biceps
Triceps
Deltoids (shoulders)

Try something like this:

Mon: Back & Chest
Tues: Cardio/some kind of class
Wed: Biceps, triceps, deltoids
Thurs: Cardio/some kind of class
Fri: Quads, hams, calves
Sat: Rest
Sun: Rest

Cardio activity is absolutely great for heart health and losing bodyfat, but if your goal is to gain muscle mass you will have to lift heavy and persistently with minimal cardio. I agree with lifting a weight where you are at failure after by 8-10 reps - this will help build some nice mass.

Good luck!