Do you do weights everyday?

[Kathryn]

Actually,IMO, the poundage you use is not as important as how close to 'failure' you get on each set.

For example, workouts like Jari Love's or Slim Series use 'lighter' weights, but they have a lot of reps, and by the time you're done with a set, it would be hard to do more reps. Same with some Margaret Richards workouts, IIRC.

On the other hand, "4-limbed aerobics", like in Firm workouts, don't have you getting that close to failure (at least not the way I do them).

[Kathryn]

Originally Posted by jenn38

I like to hear how other people use their workouts and what works for them. This way I can incorporate others tips and techniques. Keep what works for me and toss what doesn't.

That's the best way to do things, IMO.

[mtnmom]

Have you seen the rotation that Kelly posted here?

http://www.coffeyfit.com/catalog/files/KCM-rotation.pdf

I'm in the middle of option 1 right now. I substitute Split Sessions for Olympic Lifting and do SS LB for Body Trailing 2. I substitute TLC for Cardio Blast. It might work for you too as it alternates the more cardio focused workouts with the weight workouts.

I didn't care for the option 2 she posted as it had you do an all-cardio week and then an all-weight week.