Working out questions? Am I on the right track?

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Working out questions? Am I on the right track?
I started working out again, targeting two core groups every other day. My second week in, I am missing today's workout. Can I double it up tomorrow? Should it effect me?

I was supposed to work on my legs and tris and do 30 minutes of cardio and 200 crunches
Does that mean tomorrow I have to double up on everything?

Also, sometimes i do the reps of 10, then go to 8, then 7, or switch off to 3 reps of 10 if im comfortable with the weight.

Does that mean that Im teasing my muscles?

I am 6'1, 190 lbs but am trying to pack on muscle, possibly around 10 to 20 lbs and am using protein shakes and vitamins. When should I take the vitamins?

I also plan on doing an hour of yoga a week on one of my days off not at the gym to supplement my workout.

Any critiques, opinions, suggestions and advice are welcome.....

Answer 1

As I have been in the gym for the past twenty years, I have found to get the best results you need to be consistant in going. That doesn't mean you freak out if you miss a day but just stay consistant. Take your supplements, i.e. protein etc... and keep going to the gym. I have found there is no magic or big secrets to working out. Remember that rest between workouts is important too. The idea being that working out fatigues the muscle and between workouts the muscle rebuilds. The protein supplements help the rebuilding process. This is the simple version anyway. Hope it helps

Answer 2

You've got a good plan for the next few months.