Workout ideas Options

[Spectatrix]

I've been really psyched about going to the gym lately, but I need some ideas on how to supplement my workouts without completely killing myself. My current program has alternating workouts, as follows:

A: 5x5 squats, 5x5 bench press, 5x5 rows
B: 5x5 squats, 5x5 overhead press, 1x5 deadlifts

Weight ideally increases by 5 lbs each time, but sometimes I'll stall... no biggie, really.

Anyways, those workouts are too intense to do on sequential days, it's more of an every-other-day thing (3x a week, effectively). What I need is some ideas on stuff to do on in-between days. Cardio is an option, though I really love strength training. Any thoughts?

[impala454]

What you can do is go get caliper or dunk tested for fat % then calculate from there. If you get your lean body mass then you can figure out via desired fat % to get your goal. Muscle gain can make a difference but probably not that much in your case (it's not like you're going to put on 10 lbs of muscle between now and 145. I think women generally shoot for what, like 15-20%? Someone correct me if I'm wrong (as if I really have to say that one here ).

Just don't put all your goals on the scale. Clothes fit is probably the easiest, most reliable thing to watch.