Does this sound like a good workout plan?

Question

I am not fat, I would just like to do some toning.

1. Run on treadmill for 5 min

2. Do crunches

3. Run 5 min

4. Push ups

5. Run 5 min

6. Squats

7. Run 5 min

I am working on toning my stomach, sides (love handles) and thighs. Will this work if I do it every other day? Other workout suggestions? Am I doing this all wrong? Thank you!

Answer 1

not enough.....increase your 5 mins to 15 mins at least otherwise u will stay plump.

Answer 2

Your body will get used to it eventually so you should come up with another work out plan to switch it up with every few weeks. Watch your diet too. Squats are amazing things for your thighs and butt. So way to go on that. If you do different kinds of crunches that would be good. I don't know the names of any but I'll try to describe a few. There's the one wher eyou lay on your back, put your legs together and feet flat on the floor with your legs bent, then bend your legs so your left leg is on the floor (or as close as you can get, legs still together) with shoulders still flat on the floor. then do crunches in that position. do 10-12 reps then put your right leg on the floor with your legs together and do another 10-12 reps. then there's the kind where you lay on your back, put your legs together and lift your feet up with your legs slightly bent so that when you do your crunches your head is almost hitting your knees. you can also, in this position with your hands behind your head, do a crunch and bring your right elbow to your left knee and then do another crunch with your left elbow going to your right knee..  make sure you work out all your abs, you have to do more than just the typical crunch. make sure you do lots of stretching too. You don't really need to run so much especially if your just trying to keep your heart rate up..a five to ten minute warm up is enough.  but the running will def. help your core strength. Walking is fantastic for you legs, stomach and sides.  

Answer 3

that sounds alright. you could start by doing that once a day, and as you get fitter you could bump up the time on the treadmill or go through the routine twice or three times.