Guys, What is your workout routine

[liguy 5]

I had the sleeve done on March 3rd, and I have been going to the gym, doing the elliptical for 60 minutes, and some weight training (nothing spectacular). I heard some people say that 60 minutes of elliptical is too much, and I can burn muscle by doing that much cardio, is that true?

[AvaFern 3,516]

Not sure if you meant "guys" as in men, or as in all of us...but as a woman, my workout routine involves running 3 miles a few times a week, doing boxing, mma, and jiu jitsu classes, and biking. Since you're about two months out...I remember when I was at that point I had started running again, a few miles a day and going back to jiu jitsu classes. 60 minutes of the elliptical is not too much...good for you for doing that much.

I think the best advice my doctor had about exercise is....if it hurts, don't do it...if you're tired, but it doesn't hurt, then keep going. My incisions felt like they were pulling the first few weeks, but around week 5-6 any incision soreness was completely gone and I was back to being able to do normal workouts.

Good luck with your weight loss!

[DSMCasey 15]

I started working out at 3 weeks post surgery. I'm 5 weeks now and my routine has been this:

-6 days of Elliptical @ 40- 60 mins. 350-480 calories burned per day

-3 days of light weights. Mostly upper body.

My legs have really started getting defined more just by doing all the elliptical workouts. My upper body has always been an issue in terms of definition, especially my arms so I focus on that when doing weights.

I don't know if this is "right" but my weight loss seems to be steady and I am not losing strength.

[Urbanlamb 56]

^{I know I'm only pre op, but in a past life, I was quite the gym bunny.}

^{Cardio is great, keep it up...but I would throw more weights in there. Keep in mind that muscles burn more calories than fat, and help your metabolism to burn fuel more efficiently.}

^{Having a decent amount of muscle mass will be a great help when you hit those plateaus. When you're in a real long one, bump up the weights.}

^{I'd alternate cardio and weight days. One day upper body (with a smidge of light cardio), next day long cardio. Next day lower body. Next day long cardio, Next day rest day. That's probably the easiest and most efficient routine. (I used to work out Mon-Thurs, rest Friday, do a fun outdoor cardio Saturday or Sunday, depending on the weekend....something like tennis with a friend or skiing or hiking in the park)}

^{Upper body weights are great, but girl...work out that lower bod. That's where all the mega muscle mass is...work out those glutes and calves and thighs. The increased muscle mass will get your metabolism gunning.}

^*hugs*

^{Of note...sometimes it's hard to do a cardio day after a lower body weight day, so if that's the case, just do enough to get those sore muscles loose. I found it helped after doing lower body to follow it up slow cardio and a lovely 20 minutes stretch to cool down completely. Use this time to connect with your body and to provide it with the love, care, and discipline that it needs. Do a schedule that's right for you.}