joined a gym....now what?

I should know what to do but i don't, so i'll give you some info and you tell me what to do.

I'm 32, I'm 7 months post-op, I'm down 121 pounds and feeling great.

My plan is to go at least 3 times a week, and do 20 minutes of cardio (on an elipical thing, and increasing that 20 by 5 minutes every week or so) and then do 20 minutes of weight machines.....I'd like to do them on the same day. but is this a good plan? Do i have to split them up, if i don't should i do cardio 1st or weight training? I have no idea what to do and i can't afford the gym let alone the trainer!

 

Please help

Honestly, I don't think it matters that much. Assuming you don't have some lofty goal with a deadline or want to be an elite athlete in a particular sport, that is.

I used to do 20 minutes of cardio and then one circuit of the weight machines with instructions (what I thought of as the baby machines) when I had a gym membership at a chain gym. It worked for me at the time.

I would suggest adding stretching in there at the end. Otherwise, you'll find everything tightening up from the strength training.

That's true, i should stretch! I just got back and now i'm "shakey"

Are you shaky b/c you overworked your muscles or are going hypoglycemic.

After weights I like to eat a bar or something.

I love taking the classes at the gym. They are great for trying new workouts and meeting new people. If you like to dance I highly reccommend Zumba! It's so much fun!

My gym doesn't offer classes. Zumba does look like fun and i might take that after i finish up with the Belly Dancing classes!