Workout Debates

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
Workout Debates
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Sat, 04-02-2005 - 12:56pm
Let's discuss our opinions on different topics and what works for you or what you do.





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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 12:59pm
Abs--daily or take a day off?

Jean,






iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 1:01pm
I've heard so many things back and forth on this.





iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 1:02pm

Strength training or cardio: which first?

Jean,






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Registered: 11-15-2004
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 1:51pm

I"ve heard people debate about:


whether it is okay to work abs every day


If jazzercise is a challenging enough workout


how fast the music should be for safe step classes


which sneakers are better


to look in the mirror or not to look while working out


how many positions there should be for spinning


whether it is important to wear a heart monitor


when or how to breathe during pilates


whether it is important to work larger muscles first


the list goes on and on.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:02pm

If jazzercise is a challenging enough workout


Depends on what "enough" means. It's enough for daily functional fitness.






iVillage Member
Registered: 03-15-2004
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:07pm

This will not be a popular opinion, but that's why it's an opinion...

Aside from core strength and functionality, I think working abs is generally a waste of time. I don't think it's going to hurt you to do core training every day, but I don't think it's extremely helpful either.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-15-2004
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:09pm

My feeling on this (assuming you're working out in a gym with machines or free weights) is that it's best to do strength training first because you aren't fatigued yet. From a safety perspective, I think it's safer to do weights first.

However, my focus as of late has been on my running so I do that first (not to mention that I'm working out at home with bands and I think my chances of harming myself with a Spri are much smaller than if I were tossing dumbbells around :).

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-15-2004
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:10pm
Hey, I thought that you just wanted to know what we hear debated, I didn't think you were looking for a debate.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:13pm
Interesting!





iVillage Member
Registered: 03-15-2004
In reply to: cl_jeanwl
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:14pm

whether it is okay to work abs every day

*I think it's okay but not necessary.

If jazzercise is a challenging enough workout

*Never done it, but my guess is that you get out of it what you put into it.

how fast the music should be for safe step classes

*No idea.

which sneakers are better

*Very personal decision as everyone's biomechanics are different.

to look in the mirror or not to look while working out

*Ehhh... I will sometimes to check form and keep myself from cheating but admit to getting discouraged as I find I start picking myself apart rather than focusing on my form.

how many positions there should be for spinning

*No idea.

whether it is important to wear a heart monitor

*I think it's a good idea and for me, it makes doing cardio (and lifting) a little more interesting. I like to see how my heartrate varies from workout and workout and it gives me important information.

when or how to breathe during pilates

*I assumed you would exhale during the "hard part", like you do with lifting.

whether it is important to work larger muscles first

*I think it's important, from a safety aspect. I think it's also a quality issue because I want to have the most energy available to me when I work legs and/or chest. If I've done biceps or back first, my energy has been compromised.

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