Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

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4-Week Workout Plan #9 (with Healthy Eating Meal Plan)

Download your FREE Monthly Workout Plan PDF! A 4-week workout challenge designed to build strength and burn fat at home. Daily guided workout videos ranging from 20-40 minutes a day, 5-6 days a week. All you need is a set of dumbbells. AND this free monthly workout plan includes a 4-Week Healthy Eating Meal Plan!

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

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Download the PDF calendar for this 4-week workout plan so you can easily access your daily workouts.

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A new 4-week workout plan to test your strength and endurance capabilities (if you like our longer 35-45 minute strength and HIIT workouts, this one’s for you)!

From upper body sculpt workouts to lower body power lifting and core conditioning – this monthly workout plan hits every major muscle in the body.

BONUS: our amazing friends The Real Food Dietitians created a FREE 4-Week Health Eating Meal Plan to accompany this workout plan.

This Four Week Workout Plan and Healthy Eating Meal Plan is all brought to you for FREE thanks to our brands partners — the MN Beef Council and MN Pork Board.

If you’ve been a follower for awhile, just reading those partner names should make you excited! The MN Beef and MN Pork workouts are known for being some of the most high-intensity workouts on NML (and we’ve got some new one’s dropping during the month too)!

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

4-Week Workout Program Details

1. Gym Equipment Needed:

A Set of Dumbbells. Most of the daily workouts require a set of dumbbells. Each weight training workout will have a recommended dumbbell weight, usually between 8-20 pounds. You want a weight heavy enough that your last few reps are a struggle, but you are still able to complete the workout with good form.

Optional Exercise Equipment: 

Mini Loop Resistance Band. You can add a resistance band to the leg exercises to increase the intensity. These are the mini loop resistance bands I have (DISCOUNT CODE: NML).

Foam Roller. A great way to release sore muscles post workout or to use on active recovery days.

2. Time Requirement: 

Varies from 20-45 minutes a day, 5-6 days per week. You can always take more rest days as needed!

If you’re a runner and want to incorporate running into this full body workout plan, I suggest completing three of the strength training workouts each week. Choose three full body workouts OR choose:

  • One Leg Day (lower body)
  • One Arm Day (upper body)
  • One Full Body Training Day

You just want to make sure you are strength training your major muscle groups three times per week. Add running on the other days or add a run to arm days if time allows.

3. Fitness Level:

Intermediate to advanced, with modifications offered for all fitness levels. If you’re a fitness beginner try starting with one of our 30-Day Beginner Workout Plans.  

If you need to adjust this plan for pregnancy/postpartum, modifications are noted next to the daily workouts to make this fitness plan accessible for all fitness levels. If I don’t recommend a workout for pregnancy, I’ve linked an alternative, pregnancy-friendly workout.

4. Cost:

FREE! No sign up needed, this is a FREE Monthly Workout Plan.

This Monthly Workout Plan is for Anyone Looking to:

  • Burn fat and build muscle at home
  • Improve athletic and cardio performance
  • Establish a solid weekly workout routine at home for weight loss

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Program FAQs

Want to know more about adapting this plan for runners, cycling, pregnancy or postpartum? Check out our FAQ page.

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Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

How To Download and Use This 4-Week Workout Plan

  1. Download the Monthly Workout Plan PDF by clicking here, or bookmark this webpage for reference as weekly workouts are outlined below. 
  2. Save this workout calendar to your mobile device home screen for easy access.
    1. Open this workout calendar pdf in the safari browser on your phone.
    2. Tap the bottom arrow in the center of your screen.
    3. Select ‘Add to Home Screen’.
  3. Hover over and then click on the bold text each day to access the full-length, real time workout video on nourishmovelove.com. Or scroll down to find the daily workouts on YouTube below.
  4. You can also access all of the home workout videos on this workout challenge calendar on YouTube via this YouTube Playlist: 4-Week Challenge #9.
  5. Share your daily workouts with me by tagging @nourishmovelove on social and ‘Pin’ the daily workouts on Pinterest so you can do them again.

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Learn more about how refueling with high-quality, complete proteins like beef and pork, helps aid in muscle recovery: 

  • A 3-ounce serving of lean beef provides 25 grams of high-quality protein, which is the optimal amount to help active individuals recover from exercise (Beef Council Strength Guide).
  • Similarly, a 3-ounce serving of lean pork is an excellent source of protein, selenium, vitamin B-6, zinc and beta-alanine (form of amino acid found in pork and a crucial element in muscle development).

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

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A made-for-you meal plan with four weeks of family-friendly meals AND a grocery list!

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Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Day 1: 45-Minute Arms and Abs Workout

  • Workout Time: 45 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 45-Minute Arms and Abs Workout
  • Pregnancy Modifications:For the second trimester we suggest substituting this 25-Minute Arms and Abs Superset Workout and for the third trimester substitute this 30-Minute Pregnancy Arm Workout.

Day 2: 25-Minute Leg Supersets

  • Workout Time: 25 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 25-Minute Superset Legs
  • Pregnancy Modifications: There is a modifier in this workout video, follow Rachel on the left in the video, for low impact modifications. Note, Lindsey was pregnant when we filmed this workout, but you might have to take more modifications as your pregnancy progresses.

Day 3: 35-Minute Full Body Cardio + Strength Training

  • Workout Time: 35 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 35-Minute Cardio and Strength
  • Pregnancy Modifications: Lindsey filmed this in her second trimester of pregnancy, but alternatively you can follow this 30-Minute Full Body Pregnancy Workout.

Day 4: Rest Day 10-Minute Recovery YogaOR 10-Minute Weighted Abs

  • Workout Time: 10 Minutes
  • Equipment: Bodyweight for Recovery Yoga, Dumbbells for Weighted Abs
  • YouTube Links: 10-Minute Active Recovery Yoga OR 10-Minute Weighted Abs

Day 5: 35-Minute Legs + Back Workout

  • Workout Time: 35 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 35-Minute Legs + Back Workout with Dumbbells
  • Pregnancy Modifications: Follow the low impact modifications and option to make all bent over back exercises single-sided and add a chair/bench for core support. And substitute prone back flys with bird dog.

Day 6: 40-Minute Strength + Cardio Kickboxing Workout

  • Workout Time: 40 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 40-Minute Strength + Cardio Kickboxing Workout
  • Pregnancy Modifications: There is a modifier in this workout video, follow Rachel on the left in the video, for low impact modifications. Note, Lindsey was pregnant when we filmed this workout, but you might need to modify some of the kickboxing moves with greater core twists as your pregnancy progresses.

Day 7: Rest Day 10-Minute Stretch + Mobility OR 10-Minute Foam Rolling

  • Workout Time: 10 Minutes
  • Equipment: Optional Foam Roller
  • YouTube Links: 10-Minute Full Body Stretch Routine + Cool Down for At Home Workouts OR The 8 BEST Foam Rolling Exercises (10-Minute Full Body Foam Roll Routine)

Monthly Workout Plan: WEEK 2

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Day 8: 45-Minute Leg Day Drop Set Workout

  • Workout Time: 45 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells and Optional Mini Loop Resistance Band (affiliate)
  • YouTube Link: 45-Minute Leg Day Workout for Women
  • Pregnancy Modifications: Slow it down and drop weights as needed.

Day 9: 25-Minute Chest and Arms Workout

  • Workout Time: 25 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 25-Minute Chest and Arm Workout

Day 10: 35-Minute Full Body HIIT Pyramid

  • Workout Time: 35 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: PYRAMID WORKOUT: 30-Minute Full Body Strength + HIIT Workout with Dumbbells
  • Pregnancy Modifications:This is a TOUGH one, but you can take it at your pace and make it low impact. Take all push ups and planks from an incline. Alternatively substitute this 30-Minute Low Impact HIIT Workout.

Day 11: Rest Day 10-Minute Recovery YogaOR 5-Minute Intense Abs

  • Workout Time: 10 Minutes
  • Equipment: No Equipment, Bodyweight Only
  • YouTube Links: 10-Minute Active Recovery Yoga OR 5-Minute Intense Ab Workout At Home
  • Pregnancy Modifications: Substitute this 10-Minute Pregnancy Abs Workout

Day 12: 10-Minute Arms and 15-Minute Cardio Workout

  • Workout Time: 25 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Links: 10-Minute Arm Workout and 15-Minute Cardio Workout At Home

Day 13: 40-Minute Legs and Butt Workout

  • Workout Time: 40 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells and Optional Mini Loop Resistance Band (affiliate)
  • YouTube Link: 40-Minute Legs and Glutes Workout
  • Pregnancy Modifications: There is a modifier in this workout video, follow Rachel on the left in the video, for low impact modifications.

Day 14: Rest Day 10-Minute Stretch + Mobility OR 10-Minute Foam Rolling

  • Workout Time: 10 Minutes
  • Equipment: Optional Foam Roller
  • YouTube Links: 10-Minute Full Body Stretch Routine + Cool Down for At Home Workouts OR The 8 BEST Foam Rolling Exercises (10-Minute Full Body Foam Roll Routine)

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Monthly Workout Plan: WEEK 3

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Day 15: 45-Minute Arms and Abs Workout (Drop Set)

  • Workout Time: 45 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 45-Minute Arms and Abs Workout | Dumbbells, Drop Set Format
  • Pregnancy Modification: For the second we suggest substituting this 25-Minute Arms and Abs Superset Workout and for the third trimester substitute this 30-Minute Pregnancy Arm Workout.

Day 16: 30-Minute Leg Workout

  • Workout Time: 30 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells and Optional Mini Loop Resistance Band (affiliate)
  • YouTube Link: 30-Minute Lower Body Workout
  • Pregnancy Modification: Option to sub this 30-Minute Leg Workout, No Lunges if lunges don’t feel good for you.

Day 17: 35-Minute HIIT Circuit (Full Body)

  • Workout Time: 35 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 30-Minute Full Body HIIT Circuit
  • Pregnancy Modifications: Lindsey filmed this in her late second trimester of pregnancy, but alternatively you can follow this 30-Minute Full Body Pregnancy Workout.

Day 18: Rest Day 10-Minute Recovery YogaOR 7-Minute Abs

  • Workout Time: 7-10 Minutes
  • Equipment: No Equipment, Bodyweight Only
  • YouTube Links: 10-Minute Active Recovery Yoga OR 7-Minute Abs
  • Pregnancy Modifications:Substitute this 10-Minute Pregnancy Abs Workout.

Day 19: The Best Strength + HIIT Workout for Women (35-Minutes)

  • Workout Time: 35 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 35-Minute Home Workout: FULL BODY Strength + HIIT Dumbbell Workout
  • Pregnancy Modifications: There is a modifier in this workout video, follow Rachel on the left in the video, for low impact modifications. Alternatively, you can substitute this 30-Minute Full Body Strength Workout.

Day 20: 25-Minute Core + Cardio Kickboxing

  • Workout Time: 25 Minutes
  • Equipment: None, Bodyweight Only
  • YouTube Link: 25-Minute High Intensity Cardio Kickboxing Workout
  • Pregnancy Modifications:Slow down the movements, move at your pace and add an incline to all plank/core exercises by placing your hands on a chair or bench.

Day 21: Rest Day Full Body Stretching RoutineOR Full Body Foam Rolling

  • Workout Time: 10 Minutes
  • Equipment: Optional Foam Roller
  • YouTube Links: 10-Minute Full Body Stretch Routine + Cool Down for At Home Workouts OR The 8 BEST Foam Rolling Exercises (10-Minute Full Body Foam Roll Routine)

Monthly Workout Plan: WEEK 4

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Day 22: 45-Minute Leg Day Drop Set Workout

  • Workout Time: 45 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells and Optional Mini Loop Resistance Band (affiliate)
  • YouTube Link: 45-Minute Leg Day Workout for Women
  • Pregnancy Modifications: Slow it down and drop weights as needed.

Day 23: 15-Minute Tabata Arms and 10-Minute Cardio Tabata 

  • Workout Time: 25 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Links: 15-Minute Tabata Arms and 10-Minute Cardio Tabata

Day 24: 35-Minute Full Body Circuit Workout

  • Workout Time: 35 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 35-Minute Full Body Circuit Workout with Dumbbells
  • Pregnancy Modification: Option to modify as needed OR substitute this 30-Minute Full Body Pregnancy Workout.

Day 25: Rest Day 10-Minute Recovery Yoga OR 10-Minute Standing Abs

  • Workout Time: 10 Minutes
  • Equipment: Bodyweight for Recovery Yoga, One Dumbbell for Standing Abs
  • YouTube Links: 10-Minute Active Recovery Yoga OR 10-Minute Standing Ab Workout
  • Pregnancy Modifications:Substitute this 10-Minute Pregnancy Abs Workout.

Day 26: 30-Minute Cardio + Abs Workout

  • Workout Time: 30 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 30-Minute Cardio and Abs
  • Pregnancy Modifications:This is a core intense workout and, after the first trimester I suggest subbing this 30-Minute Full Body Strength Workout for Pregnancy or 30-Minute Low Impact HIIT Workout for Pregnancy.

Day 27: 40-Minute Full Body HIIT Pyramid

  • Workout Time: 40 Minutes
  • Equipment: Dumbbells
  • YouTube Link: 40-Minute Dumbbell HIIT Workout At Home (Intense, Full Body Pyramid Workout)
  • Pregnancy Modification: Slow it down and follow Rachel (workout modifier on the left in the video). Add an incline to push ups and modify the cross body chop (move 5) with a half kneeling front raise.

Day 28: Rest Day Full Body Stretching RoutineOR Full Body Foam Rolling

  • Workout Time: 10 Minutes
  • Equipment: Optional Foam Roller
  • YouTube Links: 10-Minute Full Body Stretch Routine + Cool Down for At Home Workouts OR The 8 BEST Foam Rolling Exercises (10-Minute Full Body Foam Roll Routine)

Wondering Which Workout Program To Do Next?

  1. SplitStrong35 is a strength-focused split training workout plan. SplitStrong is designed to build a solid base of foundational strength. We recommend completing our SplitStrong strength training program x 2-3 times before moving on to HIITStrong.
  2. HIITStrong35is the HIIT version of SplitStrong. HIITStrong adds some additional intensity and advanced compound exercises to the strength base you built in SplitStrong.

Cardio and weight training schedule for weight loss pdf

Note: before beginning any new exercise program you should consult with your physician or midwife. The information provided with this workout challenge is intended for general information and use; it does not include specific, individualized recommendations and is not intended as medical advice. Before you begin any new exercise program Nourish Move Love, LLC recommends that you consult with your physician. Nourish Move Love, LLC primarily educates clients to assume more personal responsibility for their health by adopting a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Should I mix cardio and weight training to lose weight?

Studies show that doing a combination of the two is best for overall health, increasing muscle and reducing body fat. If you want to do both cardio and weight training at 100% effort, then you can try doing them on separate days, allowing your body to recover in between.

How many days should I do cardio and strength training to lose weight?

Perform cardio exercise three to five days a week for 30 to 60 minutes each session. Strength training. Perform two to three days a week of strength training exercises that involve all major muscle groups.

What is the best combination of cardio and strength training for weight loss?

Increase your amount of cardio while weight lifting to increase the amount of caloric expenditure that you have. Decrease the amount of weight and increase the amount of reps will help you go for a slightly longer duration. Instead of squatting 200 pounds for 10 reps, try squatting 50 pounds for 20 or 25 reps.

What is a good gym schedule for weight loss?

Here's the basic breakdown of what you'll be doing: Strength training three days a week, one hour per session. High-intensity interval training one day a week, 20 minutes per session. Steady-state cardio one day a week, 35 to 45 minutes per session. Two days of active recovery.