I can't find a personal trainer or fitness consultant that will take me without a gym membership so I need help with my workout plan?

I consulted with my own personal trainer and this is what he told me: The light stretching is useless in this case. 25 min in the elliptical should be enough for the warm up (which is what you need in this case). 5 mins at 155 strides/min, resistance 5 (basically sprinting) this is too much, you are not burning fat at this stage, just accelerating the heart do not trust what the machine says about the calories you've burnt, this is just a calculation and depends on the person.

Instead of the planks, he recommends sit-ups and spinals. youtube.com/watch?v=C8nbcxJ6UW4&feature=... If you are going to do biceps, you should take care of your triceps too. Same intensity.

youtube.com/watch?v=aTbTY0Miz2A&feature=... Work the muscles of the legs. Back squats and walking lunges. youtube.com/watch?v=xYTNEh4r5PI&feature=... youtube.com/watch?v=4glve4Oi9Wc It would be better to let the muslces rest between sessions instead of working the same muscles everyday.So you could break this routine in two and do the parts in alternate days.

I think that you're off to a great start. I would add some squats and lunges though so that you get some more lower body work done. Have you ever though of joining a fitness boot camp?

That's what I'm doing right now because I lack the discipline to push myself. Fitness boot camps are a great way to get in shape, and is much cheaper than hiring a personal trainer. I looked at your blog, and you mention that you live in Ontario, so here's a fitness boot camps in your area that you can check out: bootcampontario.com/index.html ontariocorebootcamp.com/ bodybyubootcamp.com.

Check this site out : myhomepersonaltrainer.com/ You can join for FREE! I looked it up for you but might join it myself! Looks good!

Don't worry about voting me as "best answer", or "tips". I don't need it. Just a thought, hope it helps... I'm sorry to hear that they won't take you without an expensive membership.Is it at all possible you could find a place like a YMCA or YWCA that will let you have a coach on an hourly basis?

Maybe in a group class? Maybe a local hospital health center has ideas for you. They offer such classes in our area, but I'm not where you are.

:) good luck!

Simpleabs.com. You may find the programs to be great for your core and ab exercises!

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