Question about changing up my workout routine every couple of weeks...?

Question

Ok, I read that changing up my routine every couple of weeks will help me lose weight better so I won't hit this plateau (not sure if that's spelled right, oh well) with my weight loss and it not go anywhere or get gained back. This is my workout routine:

*Mon, Wed, Fri*

Back Extension 2 12-15

Crunches with Twist 2 12-15

Modified Pushups 2 12-15

Wall Pushups 2 12-15

Lying Adduction 2 12-15

Standing Abduction 2 12-15

Stretch After Strength Training

*Tue, Thurs, Sat*

Cardio for 1 hour

*Sundays*

Rest

So, would the best thing be to just switch up the exercises and up the reps or what? Thanks!

Answer 1

have you tried the ll jack workout ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezr...

Answer 2

You are in the right direction, good set and rep range (12-20 is ideal actually) but to lose weight through strength training, you need to work more of the larger muscles and start the exercise with the largest muscles first.  The exercise selection could use some minor modification, suggested below.  Also, do a -5-10 minute cardio warmup and cooldown when you do strength training.

Stretch Before

Lying Adduction 2 15

Lunges 2x20

Row or Lat Pulldown 2 15

Modified Pushups 2 15

Wall Pushups 2 15

Step up to Balance 2 20

Crunches with Twist 2 15-20

Stretch After Strength Training