cardio vs. weight training????

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Registered: 06-28-2006
cardio vs. weight training????
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Wed, 06-28-2006 - 9:03pm

Hi I have recently decided to commit to losing weight and getting into shape. I have been walking for about 30-45 minutes at the gym everyday. Getting to the gym was bigger than life. Any suggestions from anyone...is weight training better than cardio or is cardio the way to go...I would love to lose 70 pounds BUT 100 would bring me to my ideal weight....HELP!

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Registered: 01-02-2006
Wed, 06-28-2006 - 9:23pm
Cardio is great, but add in some weight training as well. It will help tone up your muscles, and as you lose weight, you'll be able to see your muscle definition. Also, it's great for keeping osteoporosis (sp?) away as we age. weight training helps build bone density, and also, the more muscle mass you have, the faster you burn fat. you could weight train every other day from your cardio and get the benefits of both. Good luck! Hope you find some exercise routines that you enjoy!
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 06-29-2006 - 10:05am

Hi there Helen, and welcome to the board!


Recently I posted an article, and it had some good points about cardio work with weight training.


The whole article is here:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fbfitthirty&msg=11175.1&ctx=128


But this is the part I was thinking of;



Weight training is the cornerstone of a lean body and a fast metabolism. The more lean muscle you have, the more calories your body burns throughout the day. If you’ve been doing tons of cardiovascular activity, but slacking on the weights, that could be one of your sticking points. On the flip side, if you’ve been faithfully pumping iron but you can’t get shed the fat; perhaps a little more aerobic activity is in order. The two modes of exercise compliment each other. The weights strengthen and tone the body, and the cardio defines it. Together with stretching, they form the basis of any well-rounded program.

~IslandGirl





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Registered: 12-04-2003
Thu, 06-29-2006 - 11:05am

I agree with the others - it is important to incorporate both - they play different roles in your journey to weight loss, but equally important ones!