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Nikki B asked in SportsRunning · 7 years ago

Would I get in shape if I did this workout routine?

Hi. I am looking to lose some weight, and get in shape. By get in shape I mean not be flabby, and be able to exercise well (i.e. run for a long time without being tired). I am 18 years old, 5'5.5" and weigh about 152. I weighed about 143 before I went to college but well.... they don't call it a freshman 15 for nothing. I'm on the rugby team and our coach doesn't want us to get out of shape over our winter break so she gave us this routine to do for the next few weeks:

25 min of jogging at about 50% pace 4x/week

6x/week, 1 minute each time:

20x calf raises together, 20x right, 20x left

regular crunches

L side crunches, R side crunches

opposite elbow to knee L, opposite elbow to knee R

cross legged/butterfly

butt-ups

bicycles

6x/week:

Push-ups, 3 pyramid

wall sits: 30s/45s/30s

planks: 2x30s middle, 2x30s left, 2x30s right

This is just one of the weeks, but they get a little harder as it goes on. Right now I can run the 25 minute jog but with a huge amount of struggling. Hoping at least that gets easier! So will this get me in shape by say... mid-March if I continue it until then? My goal weight is 135.

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  • 7 years ago
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    Yes, but I would run 5-6 times a week if you're a rugby player and include some speed work 1-2 times a week.

    Source(s): runner
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