Christine:

There are many ways to organize your training routine depending on you're lifestyle and level of training.

Remember start with the basics, weight training is like building a house you want to build a strong foundation before you ever think about putting on the roof.

Here are a few routines ranging from beginner to advanced trainee to help get you started.

Try a full body workout. Pick 1 exercise for each body part and do 2-3 total sets per exercise. Complete this workout 2-3 times a week with at least 1 day of rest between each training session. This workout allows you to hit each body more frequently but the low volume of sets gives you're body plenty of time to recover.

This routine is great for people who are just starting to lift weights, those who have taken off for a long period of time or people interested in toning up and dropping weight.

Add a little volume by progressing to a 3 day training split. Divide you're workout into 3 body parts per day and double the volume with 2 exercises and six total sets per body part. This workout allows you to hit each muscle group with more intensity but still let's you get everything done in 3 days.

This workout is a step up from the full body but can be finished without adding an extra day to you're training schedule. It's a great transition from beginner to intermediate lifter.

You may even want to try a 4 day training split by working only 2 body parts a day. This program is much more intense than the others I've mentioned above because each body part is trained with 3-4 exercises and a total of 9-12 sets.

This program is more advanced and is generally for more experienced lifters that are more focused on adding size and strength.

Some people even prefer training 1 body part a day. This program allows you to pay full attention to detail by training each body part with 4-5 different exercises and a total of 12-15 sets. The advantage is that you can hit each muscle from every angle with a high volume of work. The disadvantage is it will take a full 7 days to complete one full training cycle.

This routine is generally reserved for body builders and hardcore lifters that are much more serious about training than the average person.

As you see there are endless ways of organizing you're training program. Don't be afraid to try different things. With trial and error you will eventually find a system that works best for you.

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