: Correct workout regime I am a complete beginner. I have started with the cardio exercises in the gym. The treadmill, the elliptical stepper and the cycle. On the treadmill I run at 10kmph for 10 minutes. On the cycle I burn

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Hi Prakhar,

Before addressing your workout regimen, I will talk about your diet. You must take your diet seriously or you'll be wasting your time at the gym. Your calorie intake needs to be controlled.
Cooking your own food is encouraged because it allows you to control what goes in it and the quantity; however, it's not a requirement.

Whether you cook your meal or purchase pre-made, you want to ensure the following:

Protein should be a core part of your meal.
Fiber should be a core part of your meal; your veggies should be close to raw as much as possible (so, no over-boiling or over-cooking).
Endeavor to make your snacks fruits or vegetables; it fills you up while reducing your calorie intake.
Drink lots of water.
Reduce your sodium (salt) intake.
Reduce your fats intake.
Reduce your carbs intake (unless needed on high-energy exercise days).

Many people have lost weight by controlling their diet and just minimal exercises.

That being said, endeavor to be physically active. The more active you are, the less gym time you'll need to lose weight.

Your current regimen is too light (it's okay as a beginner); you need to start ramping it up.

While I'll personally go a different route, here's what you can do to your current regimen:

Gradually increase your treadmill to about 20-30 minutes.
Gradually increase the cycling to burn about 200-300 calories.
Replace the elliptical with skipping . Jumping exercises allow you to burn more calories in a shorter timeframe
Endeavor to do this at least 3 days a week.
Endeavor to add weightlifting to your regimen; it'll help your short-term and long-term weightloss goals.

Above all, persevere and continue challenging yourself. Oh, you need to be patient too; otherwise, you might give up fast because the weight isn't dropping as fast as possible. As long as you keep working at it, you'll see results.

Have fun at the gym, buddy :)

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As long as it's actually physically taxing (i.e. you get sweaty and winded) and not dangerous, there is really no wrong way to exercise if weight loss is your goal (well, some will tend to replace fat with muscle rather than reducing weight, but I doubt you would mind that).

Your biggest challenge will be to keep motivated in the long run. That's where most people who decide to "exercise more" fail. Instead of what workout is "correct", think about what workout you're most likely to stick to every week, even when you're stressed and unmotivated.

This is different for everyone, but in general: do things that are fun (team sports!) or useful (cycling to work). Eliminate barriers to exercise (a 20 minute drive to the gym = bad), add barriers to skipping exercise (fixed appointments). Inside the gym, regular classes (Pilates, Zumba, whatever the fad of the week is) are good, as is working out with others instead of alone. Gamification may help.

Also, diet is a huge factor in losing weight. If cooking is the issue, you could at least augment or partially substitute an unhealthy diet with fruit and snackable vegetables. If you can change your habits so that e.g. you'll eat an apple, banana or carrot instead of a chocolate bar as a snack between meals once a day, that makes a big difference in the long run.

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If you are going to start the workout regime.You thought about the perfect exercise routine.It is not very hard to begin the exercise.There are the few things which you have to follow before starting the workout.First set the time,how much time you will give to your exercise. Join a cardio center or fitness center for the workout.Find out the proper time for the workout it doesn't matter which time it is.Make a proper time table for the perfect workout regime.