Cardio Programs

Begginer Workout Summary

Main Goal:
Lose Fat
Workout Type:
Full Body
Training Level:
Beginner
Days Per Week:
6
Equipment Required:
Barbell, Bodyweight, Cables, Dumbbells, Kettle Bells
Target Gender:

Recommended supplements for this workout:

Workout Description

This workout plan is designed to help you shred fat and get in shape in only 12 weeks. This might sound like hype, but it's not. The following plan is not easy. It starts slowly, but builds rapidly.
Every detail of your diet and training for the next 12 weeks will be laid out for you. You will be told exactly what to eat, how much cardio to do, and how to weight train.
The goal is simple: lose fat, maintain muscle mass, get in shape and transform your physique as much as possible over the next 3 months. You want to not only look better, but have the fitness level and strength to match your new body.

12 Week Program Expectations

Over the next 12 weeks your goals and expectations are:
  • Fat Loss - To lose at least 20 pounds of fat.
  • Muscle Mass - To maintain, or even gain lean muscle mass.
  • Conditioning - To be in amazing shape; perhaps the nest shape in years.

The 12 Week Diet Plan

Each week will consist of 3 different types of eating days.
  • High Carb Days - 1 day per week
  • Moderate Carb Days - 3 days per week
  • Low Carb Days - 3 days per week
You may structure these days in any preferred manner. I suggest keeping the high carb day for special occasions. That way you can attend family functions, or eat out with friends, and indulge a little more than normal.
It should be noted that calorie intake can be adjusted based on metabolism. The follow changes are recommended:
  • Men 40+ - Reduce daily calories by 300.
  • Men 20-25 - Increase daily calories by 300.
  • Women 40+ - Reduce daily calories by 200.
  • Women 20-25 - Increase daily calories by 200.

12 Week Eating Plan for Men

  • Week 1 - 3 low carb days with 2300 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2400 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 2 - 3 low carb days with 2200 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2400 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 3 - 3 low carb days with 2100 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2400 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 4 - 3 low carb days with 2000 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2400 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 5 - 3 low carb days with 2300 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2300 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 6 - 3 low carb days with 2200 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2300 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 7 - 3 low carb days with 2100 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2300 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 8 - 3 low carb days with 2000 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2300 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 9 - 3 low carb days with 2300 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2200 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 10 - 3 low carb days with 2200 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2200 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 11 - 3 low carb days with 2100 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2200 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
  • Week 12 - 3 low carb days with 2000 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 2200 calories, 1 high carb day of 2700 calories.
Protein intake should be a minimum of 180 grams per day. If you are a bigger guy, or have a fair amount of muscle mass, then eat 200 to 220 grams of protein per day. If you eat a little more protein the drop your daily fat intake to make up for the calories.
Fat intake should be approximately 20-30% of your daily calories. Once you have determined your daily calories from proteins and fats, fill in your eating plan with carbohydrates.
Also, you are allowed up to 10% of your daily calories from dirty foods/junk foods. You do not have to eat any junk if you prefer. This option exists as a convenience, should you be battling a craving, or attending a social gathering where you would prefer to have a small snack.

12 Week Eating Plan for Women

  • Week 1 - 3 low carb days with 1500 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1600 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 2 - 3 low carb days with 1400 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1600 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 3 - 3 low carb days with 1300 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1600 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 4 - 3 low carb days with 1200 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1600 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 5 - 3 low carb days with 1500 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1500 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 6 - 3 low carb days with 1400 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1500 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 7 - 3 low carb days with 1300 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1500 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 8 - 3 low carb days with 1200 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1500 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 9 - 3 low carb days with 1500 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1400 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 10 - 3 low carb days with 1400 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1400 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 11 - 3 low carb days with 1300 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1400 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
  • Week 12 - 3 low carb days with 1200 calories, 3 moderate carbs days with 1400 calories, 1 high carb day of 1900 calories.
For women, protein intake should be a minimum of 100 grams per day. If you are in good shape and have a fair amount of muscle mass, then eat 120 grams of protein per day. If you eat a little more protein the drop your daily fat intake to make up for the calories.
Fat intake should be approximately 20-30% of your daily calories. Once you have determined your daily calories from proteins and fats, fill in your eating plan with carbohydrates.
Also, you are allowed up to 10% of your daily calories from dirty foods/junk foods. You do not have to eat any junk if you prefer. This option exists as a convenience, should you be battling a craving, or attending a social gathering where you would prefer to have a small snack.

The 12 Week Cardio Plan

It doesn't matter which form of cardio you use for these 12 weeks. Pick something that gets your heart moving, be it treadmill, elliptical, or swimming.
The first thing you will notice about this cardio plan is that it starts slow. That's ok. Right now you are out of shape. This program is designed to get you in shape over the course of 12 weeks.
Be patient. Trust the plan and stick to the plan. After the end of 12 weeks your level of conditioning may surprise you.
During the first 6 weeks take at least one day of rest between cardio workouts. After week 6 it is recommended that you perform cardio using a 2 days on, 1-2 days off pattern.
  • Week 1 - 3 cardio sessions. 5, 8 and 5 minutes.
  • Week 2 - 3 cardio sessions. 8, 10 and 8 minutes.
  • Week 3 - 3 cardio sessions. 10, 12 and 10 minutes.
  • Week 4 - 3 cardio sessions. 12, 15 and 12 minutes.
  • Week 5 - 3 cardio sessions. 15, 20 and 15 minutes.
  • Week 6 - 3 cardio sessions. 20, 20 and 20 minutes.
  • Week 7 - 4 cardio sessions. 20, 22, 20 and 22 minutes.
  • Week 7 - 4 cardio sessions. 22, 25, 22 and 25 minutes.
  • Week 9 - 4 cardio sessions. 25, 27, 25 and 27 minutes.
  • Week 10 - 4 cardio sessions. 27, 30, 27 and 30 minutes.
  • Week 11 - 4 cardio sessions. 30, 35, 30 and 35 minutes.
  • Week 12 - 4 cardio sessions. 35, 40, 30 and 45 minutes.

12 Week Gym Workout Split

You will be using an upper/lower workout during the next 12 weeks. Rep schemes are merely guidelines.
When a weight becomes manageable using the given set and rep schemes, add weight to the bar. For sake of convenience, use the same weight for each of the sets for a given exercise.
  • Day 1 - Upper A
  • Day 2 - Lower A
  • Day 3 - Off
  • Day 4 - Upper B
  • Day 5 - Lower B
  • Day 6 - Off
  • Day 7 - Off
12 Week Gym Workout
Upper A
ExerciseSetsReps
Incline Bench Press38-10
One Arm Dumbbell Row310-12
Seated Barbell Press38-10
Pull Ups310
Skullcrushers310-12
Dumbbell Curl310-12
12 Week Gym Workout
Lower A
ExerciseSetsReps
Squats38-10
Leg Curl312-15
Leg Extension312-15
Leg Press Calf Raise315-20
Plank360 sec
Twisting Hanging Knee Raise320
12 Week Gym Workout
Upper B
ExerciseSetsReps
Dumbbell Bench Press310
Barbell Row38-10
Dumbbell Lateral Raise312-15
Lat Pull Down310-12
Cable Tricep Extensions310-12
EZ Bar Preacher Curl310-12
12 Week Gym Workout
Lower B
ExerciseSetsReps
Leg Press315-20
Still Leg Deadlift38-10
Walking Dumbbell Lunge310
Seated Calf Raise315-20
Cable Crunch320
Russian Twist320

Intermediate Workout Summary

Main Goal:
Lose Fat
Workout Type:
Split
Training Level:
Intermediate
Days Per Week:
6
Equipment Required:
Barbell, Bodyweight, Cables, Dumbbells, EZ Bar
Target Gender:


Recommended supplements for this workout:
  1. Fat Burner
  2. Whey Protein
  3. CLA
  4. Amino Acids
  5. Essential Fats (EFAs)

Workout Description

This workout is designed for people who have finished bulking and have some excess fat they'd like to lose. It combines heavy weight training with 3 days of cardio, and 1 day of rest. The choice of cardio is yours, whatever works for you. You can use low intensity early morning cardio or HIIT (high intensity interval training) in the evenings.
With this workout you get out what you put in. Your diet is more important that your workout. Make sure you're around 500 calories per day deficient.
Monday - Chest and Triceps
Chest
ExerciseSetsReps
Dumbbell Bench Press48, 8, 6, 6
Incline Bench Press48, 8, 6, 6
Cable Crossovers48
Triceps
ExerciseSetsReps
Close Grip Bench Press38
Lying Tricep Extension38
Rope Pulldowns38
Notes
Each week switch dumbbell bench press with barbell bench and incline bench with incline dumbbell press.
Abs and Cardio
Workout Schedule
ExerciseSetsReps
20mins core strength exercises (see ab exercises section for core strength exercises), followed by 1 hour of low intensity cardio or 45mins of HIIT
Wednesday - Back and Biceps
Back
ExerciseSetsReps
ExerciseSetsReps
Wide Grip Pull Up48 (slow)
Close Grip Pull Down48, 8, 6, 6
Cable Row48
Biceps
ExerciseSetsReps
Barbell Curl38, 8, 6
Incline Bench Dumbbell Curl38
Dumbbell Preacher Curl38
Biceps
Wide grip pull up - finish sets off with slow negatives if you cannot do 8. If you can't do pullups, replace with heavy lat pull downs.
Abs and Cardio
Workout Schedule
ExerciseSetsReps
20mins core strength exercises (see ab exercises section for core strength exercises), followed by 1 hour of low intensity cardio or 45mins of HIIT
Friday - Legs and Shoulders
Legs
ExerciseSetsReps
Squat48
Stiff Legged Deadlift38
Leg Curl38, 8, 6
Leg Extension38, 8, 6
Standing Calf Raise415, 12, 10, 8
Shoulders
ExerciseSetsReps
Military Press48, 8, 6, 6
Dumbbell Lateral Raise38
Bent Over Rev Fly38
Notes
None.
Abs and Cardio
Workout Schedule
ExerciseSetsReps
20mins core strength exercises (see ab exercises section for core strength exercises), followed by 1 hour of low intensity cardio or 45mins of HIIT
SUNDAY - REST DAY - NO TRAINING

Intermediate Workout Summary

Main Goal:
Lose Fat
Workout Type:
Full Body
Training Level:
Intermediate
Days Per Week:
2
Equipment Required:
Barbell, Bodyweight, Cables, Dumbbells, EZ Bar, Machines, Other
Target Gender:
Male & Female
Author:

Workout Description

This is a 2 day full body workout aimed at those individuals wanting fat loss and muscle tone. This routine was put to the test and after 4 weeks the clients actually loss fat (some 8 to 9 pounds) while gaining lean muscle mass (some 8 to 12 pounds).
The routine is designed for NO rest time in between exercises with 5 minute cardio sessions. Toughness of the routine will depend on the intensity of reps and cardio performed.
For optimal results, one should add cardio in an additional 2 days a week and be on a calorie deficient diet.
Day 1
Fat Loss & Tone Workout - Day 1
ExerciseSetsReps
Sandbag Situps150
Oblique Crunches (each side)130
X Lunges holding dumbbells130 each leg
5 Minutes of Cardio (Eliptical or Tredmill)
ExerciseSetsReps
Preacher Curl (machine or free weight)130
Seated Calf Raises130-50
Jumping Lunges130 each leg
5 Minutes of Cardio
ExerciseSetsReps
Shoulder Press Machine130
Tricep Machine130
Seated Leg Curls130
5 Minutes of Cardio
ExerciseSetsReps
Inner Leg Machine130-50
Assisted Pull Ups130
Lunges130
5 Minutes of Cardio
ExerciseSetsReps
Leg Raises130
Jump Rope11.5mins
Smith Machine Pull Ups130
5 Minutes of Cardio
ExerciseSetsReps
Mountain Climbers130
Push Ups on Smith Machine Barbell130
Outer Leg raises on mat130 each leg
Butt Kicks (weighted)150 each leg
Day 2
Fat Loss & Tone Workout - Day 2
ExerciseSetsReps
Knee Raise130
Rope Tricep Push down120-30
Seated Rows120-30
5 Minutes of Cardio
ExerciseSetsReps
Outer Leg Machine130
Leg Press120-30
Standing Calf Raises130
5 Minutes of Cardio
ExerciseSetsReps
Static Crunch11.5mins
Seated Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press120-30
Leg Extensions120-30
5 Minutes of Cardio
ExerciseSetsReps
Muffin Tops130 each side
Lat Pull Down120-30
Ball Chest Flys120-30
5 Minutes of Cardio
ExerciseSetsReps
Rope Upright Rows120-30
Standing on One Foot Hammer Curls110 each foot
Dumbbell Lat Raises120-30
5 Minutes of Cardio
ExerciseSetsReps
Hyper-Extension130
Plank (Hover)1To failure
Fireman Butt Kicks150 per leg

Notes For This Workout:

Typical heart-rate should be 75-85% of max heart-rate. This is a tough routine, so start yourself off easy and increase the intensity as capable.
  • Jumping Lunges are done without weight.
  • Butt Kicks are done with 10lb ankle weight on each leg.
  • Muffin Tops should be completed with 25lb weight min.
  • IF you have a friend, during static crunch (torso should be 45 degrees to floor) have him play “catch” with a 5 to 8 pound medicine ball. Tossing over head (where client has top reach above his head to catch it) adds a little extra “kick” to this exercise.

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