u/SatisfactionThen8269

PCOS/beginner work out routines

Hey yall, as the title suggests I have PCOS and that stubborn fat isn’t going anywhere. I know I need to have a more well rounded routine for working out at the gym but I don’t know what in specific to change. Any advice on my routine is appreciated.

Random info that might be helpful:

-I do deal with insulin resistance and stubborn fat

- Love CrossFit type workouts

- Love HIIT workouts

- Willing to do cardio

- Nervous about weightlifting (concern of injury) but wanting to get into it

- Working hard on keeping my diet healthy and focusing on nourishment more than calorie counting

-Mostly healed from a TBI that left me unable to walk so I had to regain all of my strength over the last 3 years.

Current Routine (Yes it was AI generated but I’ve been using it as my base)

- Mon – Strength + HIIT

Wed – Walking

Fri – Strength + HIIT

Walking days:

20–30 minutes

Pace: slightly out of breath but can still talk

2 min normal walk

1 min fast walk

repeat

HIIT days:

Workout A

Incline push-ups (bench or wall) – 3×8

Dumbbell rows – 3×8 each arm

Glute bridges – 3×10

Plank – 20–30 sec

Workout B

Lunges (assisted if needed) – 3×6 each leg

Dumbbell shoulder press – 3×8

Lat pulldown (machine) – 3×8

Deadlift (very light dumbbells) – 3×8

Plank– 3 rounds of 15 seconds

I really appreciate any and all suggestions and help.

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u/SatisfactionThen8269 — 4 hours ago