Weights vs. Cardio
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Weights vs. Cardio
| Wed, 03-17-2004 - 6:14pm |
On my program I'm supposed to do cardio and weights on alternate days, as follows:
M: weights
T: cardio
W: weights
Th:cardio
F: weights
S: cardio
But I feel like my progress has slowed down a bit, and I'd like to get an opinion on whether or not I should do a small 20 minute cardio session before I do the weights. Can someone give me some pros and cons? I don't want to tear down my muscle tissue, but I don't feel like my workout is *enough* workout on weights days.
I do intensive 45 minute sessions for weights. Maybe just an increase in time? Help!

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Well if the weight has slowed down a LITTLE...thats good then Sol concidering how much you lost already LOL
Of course, I just washed them... But that's not the point!
I'll try throwing in a little bit of cardio tonight before my weights. I'm going back to Texas on Saturday (WOO!) and thankfully I've gotten my gym membership reactivated there, but it's going to be a struggle to keep on task. I'm getting married in June and I'm supposed to do the cake tasting this trip for the wedding cake, so I've arranged for my best friend to be there so she can taste the cake for me. Even so, I'm going to be surrounded by relatives and friends plying with me food (including a bridal shower) and I want to be sure I'm doing all I can.
Right! Cardio!
You should definitely try at least a good 15 minute cardio warmup
Nichole
Biggest Loser Challenge
Your not complaining prematurely...your just staying on top things which is always good!
You're doing Body For Life, right? That routine is what I've started. I just reread the book and it does say to only do 20 minutes of cardio 3 days a week. But I was confused about that too! I was just so impressed by your results that I decided to see what this Body For Life thing is about!! I've always thought you should do cardio 5-6 days a week if you could. In the book, though, it says only 3. I'm definitely no expert. I also don't know what your weight is, but you've lost a lot of weight in a month. Chances are you are building a lot of muscle and that's why it's slowing. Plus you're shrinking so it takes more work to lose weight (you need less calories). Like someone else said, are you truly fatiguing your muscles with the weights? Are you using your cardio and making it a full effort as possible?
I'd love to hear what you think of the program. I think it makes a lot of sense, however, I, too, feel strange about only doing cardio 3 days a week.
Shannon
Other than that, I'd say trust your instincts. If you're just wanting to add more because you think it should be going faster or you think you should be doing more, I would personally try to work on changing the thinking behind that. I know that my quest to always do more & better has back-fired many a time and I ended up quitting because I couldn't live up to my own expectations.
If, on the other hand, you find your body and mind craving more excercise, I'd say go for it. Trust your instincts.
fearlessrose
If you're still going to that gym and that guy is still around, I strongly suggest asking if he's certified and if so through what agency.
Nichole
Biggest Loser Challenge
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