Hey, so for the past 6 months I would usually work out everyday and on those days i do 10 min run on tridmill as a warmup then i begin my weight training. Now i am thinking about doing this every other day because ive heard weight lifting everyday would lessen the results, is that really true? Well my main question is if a Moderate upper body workout and a low end lower body workout is a good routine for 4-5 days a week (every other day). Thanks !

I think 4 days a week is sufficient unless your an advanced lifter. My guess is most people don't eat enough to accommodate a 5+ day workout routine. Try two upper body workouts, and two lower body workouts a week... or two push, and two pull days a week.

Psst.. buy "New Rules of Lifting" buy Lou Schuler...

welcome to the forum. Got to the weightlifting section and read the sticky notes. They are the threads that stay on the top.

Again Welcome, and congratz on doing something to learn and stay fit!!!

FF

Rather than 'moderate' upper body and 'low end' lower body 6 days a week, how about a solid upper body workout and high end lower body workout 4 days a week? Or even an intense full body workout 3 days a week.

My point being that if you increase the intensity of your workouts, you won't feel the need to do them so often. Just a thought, but FF's right...check the stickies.

Ive recently started running for 10 mins as my cardio workout, then onto warming up for my strength training, and lastly the upper / lower body workout which last for about 40 mins. Would this be a good routine? DEF, im also going to try what you advised, thanks .