Looking for a advice for a once a week (at least for straight up "gym") workout regiment. I just don't have the time to go any more than that, and most regiments I find online are for 3+ times a week. That would be great and all, but it just isn't going to happen. I potentially can do an extra at-home day of stuff that doesn't really require extra equipment, but at this point I'm just looking to build a habit and currently only have one day that I'm potentially able to get to the gym.
I'm just looking to cram as much of a well rounded workout as I can into an hour or so. I'm not looking to get buff, and not to lose weight, just to generally improve health. More of a something is infinitely better than nothing kind of approach.
I'm going to be by myself, so I generally prefer machine stuff but am not opposed to some free weights. I'm not a total weightlifting noob, as in a previous life I had more time for such and used to go a few days a week, but that's been years. Even then, I kind of just did a bunch of assorted stuff to try to hit the main muscle groups, but never had a real "plan".
For one day a week honestly it is not worth it. You would for the most part be wasting your time. You could go every third day and see benefits though. Better to stick to bodyweight exercises at home whenever you can fit them in.