CalicoKat Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'd like to find a weight lifting routine that targets my apple-shaped body. I have access to cybex machines, free weights and band. Any one have experience putting together a routine? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well... I'm a personal trainer, so I put together plans for people all the time. But plans are for target goals, not body type. Weight training doesn't address where/how your body stores fat. What are you looking to gain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 You'll look better no matter what you do--as long as you do it regularly. :) A cybex routine is probably easiest in the beginning. You'll have a circuit to do...and usually you go through 2-3 times. Add in some cardio. And you're done. 3x/week for the circuit Then after 2-3 months, you can get a bit more specialized and go for a 4-day split routine. You might keep using some Cybex machines, but may add in other free weights, etc. You can try and work on your "V" shape... think shoulders/back which will make your waist look smaller... but really...at this point... just try and get a regular routine going. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Well... I'm a personal trainer, so I put together plans for people all the time. But plans are for target goals, not body type. Weight training doesn't address where/how your body stores fat. What are you looking to gain? I'd like to loose the bulge. My legs & arms are skinny and the weight around the middle has stopped going down. I'd like to work on reducing the middle areas a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 You'll look better no matter what you do--as long as you do it regularly. :) A cybex routine is probably easiest in the beginning. You'll have a circuit to do...and usually you go through 2-3 times. Add in some cardio. And you're done. 3x/week for the circuit Then after 2-3 months, you can get a bit more specialized and go for a 4-day split routine. You might keep using some Cybex machines, but may add in other free weights, etc. You can try and work on your "V" shape... think shoulders/back which will make your waist look smaller... but really...at this point... just try and get a regular routine going. :) Yup, doing the cardio adding in the cybex routine. It's only been a month so I need to give it time I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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