start of a new week....new program?

I've been thinking a lot about the last 3 weeks. The training program I was following was ok-until I looked at weeks 4,5,and 6. I'm going to be whining about the next 3 weeks too. It's just not for me. It's too specific to bodybuilders--working smaller muscle groups after already having built their muscular frame. SO. where to go from here.

I have several programs that I've saved that are waiting to be utilized. At some point, I'd love to do a full bodyweight one. However, I don't think I'm ready for that. Plus, I'd like to keep using the gym equipment for now. I'll be ready by the time it gets warmer to back off the gym a bit, but for now--it gets me out of the house and I'm loving all their shiny machines.

I found a full body plan that's 3 days/week. I'm thinking of doing this MWF with my cardio kick class Saturdays and other cardio Tu and Th. I just got Tae Bo amped in the mail....!! It may be time to break those out. I do sometimes enjoy the stepmill or eliptical at the gym, but I know those also get a lot of criticism. Ideally, I'd be running outside. However, it's REALLY COLD in Chicago. If the wind isn't a factor, I can do it (i run along the lakefront), so I guess I'll take it as it comes. Anyway, here's the NEW plan for lifting:

Workout #1 (Day One) Exercises

Barbell Chest Press: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Pull Ups (Can be performed on a pull-up station with assist or a traditional pull-up bar): Perform as many pull-ups as you can for 3 sets.
Standing Military (Barbell or Dumbbell) Shoulder Press: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Barbell Squat: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Seated Calf Raise: 15 Reps for 3 Sets
(Optional) Dumbbell Bicep Curls: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
(Optional) Tricep Bench Dips: Perform as many dips as you can for 3 sets.*
(Optional) Back Extensions: One Set of 15**
Swiss/Stability Ball Ab Crunches: 20-25***

Rest and Recover for at least 48 hours.

Workout #2 (Day Two) Exercises

Dips: Perform as many reps as possible for 3 sets*
Cable Rows: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Presses: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Barbell or Dumbbell Deadlifts: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Smith Machine Standing Calf Raises: 15 Reps for 3 Sets
(Optional) Dumbbell Hammer Curls: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
(Optional) Overhead Seated Dumbbell Tricep Press: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
(Optional) Back Extensions: One Set of 15**
Hanging Leg Raises/Roman Chair (Abs): Perform as many as you can for 3 sets***

Rest and Recover for at least 48 hours.

Workout #3 (Day Three) Exercises

Dumbbell Chest Press (Vary the position of the bench from flat to incline across sets): 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Bent Over Dumbbell Rows (can be performed in a Smith Machine as well): 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Upright Rows (Dumbbell or Barbell): 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Lying Leg Press: 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
Seated Calf Press (Performed on Leg Press Machine): 15 Reps for 3 Sets
(Optional) Reverse Bicep Curls (Palms down): 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
(Optional) Lying Tricep Dumbbell Extensions (”Skullcrushers”): 8-10 Reps for 3 Sets
(Optional) Back Extensions: One set of 15 **
V-Crunches/Jack-Knife Sit Up (Abs): Perform as many as you can for 3 sets.***

Alright. Still looking at it---it looks great! I think it could really work for me. Plus--you're not doing the same movements at all over the 3 days. The plan for now is 3 weeks minimum. I'm going to do some research and see if I can stretch it out a bit more.....but I guess I should make sure I like it first!

Wish me luck!