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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I think after a bit more research that I am going to do a very low impact cardio mixed with walking and some tone and weight training. If I do a higher impact, I am going to have to find an instructor that will work with me on that. I have run across those that if you stop in the middle for a rest, they will look at you funny, try to get you moving , or whatever the little sticks can do to make you feel horrid that you stopped. Can you say I'm bitter? :)
You should do a 2-3 minute warmup on any cardio machine. A little bit of light stretching and then go into your weights. If you want to incorporate 20-25 minutes of cardio AFTER your weights then go ahead (this is what I do). You cardio on your "cardio only" days should be more intense and last for a longer period.
The reason why you do cardio AFTER your weights is because you don't need perfect form while doing cardio like you do when lifting weights. If you were to do 25 minutes of cardio, your muscles would be tired and you wouldn't be lifting weights to your full potential (strength & form would be lacking). Why do cardio first on your weights only days? Excluding your 2-3 minute warmup.
Do what you feel is best for your body.
What may work for one, may not work for another.
Good Luck!
~Dana
http://pages.ivillage.com/lucyfan81/
LOL, awwww...
Nichole
Biggest Loser Challenge
LOL, please define way too body buildish.
Nichole
Biggest Loser Challenge
I am going to try and see. With the work situtation here it is hard to have the income I did before and I am trying to pay off bills as well so no money for the things I would normally get without thinking.
I hate the machines as well. I get bored too easily and will the jokes must flow. I got intubs once because i was being a goof and not as serious as the arnold wanna be on the next machine.
ROFLOL.
Nichole
Biggest Loser Challenge
Lifting is not going to bulk you up unless you are taking some kind of steroids, illegal or otherwise. Those women who look like that didn't get that way "naturally". I lift weights all the time and I don't have any plans of changing my name to Ursula. Plus, my body looks a lot better since I started.
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