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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
I've been going to the gym for 10 days now. I had been concentrating on
cardio, to see how I managed. But this also let me control my exercise, as I was familiar with the equipment. I have my first 121 session with a trainer tomorrow. But I'd like some opinions please. Talking to a friend, her personal trainer is recommending she only do weights, as this will have the pounds "dropping off". I had never heard this before. I don't care what type of exercise I do, as long as I do it. Whatever I do, I'll probably not enjoy. (Unless someone can start a raquet ball club for me in this part of England!) But I would like to at least do the most ideal exercise for losing weight and keeping it off...... Let me know your thoughts! Thanks JD 262/208.5/140 Started 5th Jan, 2004 May Challenge 8lbs/so far 5lbs |
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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
Both.
Alternate them. They give you different benefits. Jennifer JCD wrote: I've been going to the gym for 10 days now. I had been concentrating on cardio, to see how I managed. But this also let me control my exercise, as I was familiar with the equipment. I have my first 121 session with a trainer tomorrow. But I'd like some opinions please. Talking to a friend, her personal trainer is recommending she only do weights, as this will have the pounds "dropping off". I had never heard this before. I don't care what type of exercise I do, as long as I do it. Whatever I do, I'll probably not enjoy. (Unless someone can start a raquet ball club for me in this part of England!) But I would like to at least do the most ideal exercise for losing weight and keeping it off...... Let me know your thoughts! Thanks JD 262/208.5/140 Started 5th Jan, 2004 May Challenge 8lbs/so far 5lbs |
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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
Both.
LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6' 310/215/180 |
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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
Both.
Alternate them. If you go everyday alternation is good. But I can only get to the gym 4-5 times a week, so only getting maybe 2 cardio or weight training sessions a week in wouldn't be the greatest for me. If I didn't do weight training the day before (I aim for every other day) I do 45 minutes on an elliptical and 30 minutes of weights. If it's a second day in a row (usually Saturday and Sunday) I just do an hour on the elliptical. And I never let more than one day go by without going. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6' 310/215/180 |
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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
perhaps your brain needs some exercise. looser....
;-) "LCer09" wrote in message ... Both. Alternate them. If you go everyday alternation is good. But I can only get to the gym 4-5 times a week, so only getting maybe 2 cardio or weight training sessions a week in wouldn't be the greatest for me. If I didn't do weight training the day before (I aim for every other day) I do 45 minutes on an elliptical and 30 minutes of weights. If it's a second day in a row (usually Saturday and Sunday) I just do an hour on the elliptical. And I never let more than one day go by without going. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6' 310/215/180 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.684 / Virus Database: 446 - Release Date: 14/5/2004 |
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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
sorry insult was for another one, not you... my mistake
"LCer09" wrote in message ... Both. Alternate them. If you go everyday alternation is good. But I can only get to the gym 4-5 times a week, so only getting maybe 2 cardio or weight training sessions a week in wouldn't be the greatest for me. If I didn't do weight training the day before (I aim for every other day) I do 45 minutes on an elliptical and 30 minutes of weights. If it's a second day in a row (usually Saturday and Sunday) I just do an hour on the elliptical. And I never let more than one day go by without going. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6' 310/215/180 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.684 / Virus Database: 446 - Release Date: 14/5/2004 |
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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
I do light cardio (treadmill) on weightlifting days as a warmup to
weightlifting. I do more cardio on days I don't lift (swimming with hubby). I *focus* more energy on the weights, building muscle mass and strength. This has improved my cardio workout surprisingly. Good site he http://www.stumptuous.com/weights.html -- As you accelerate your food, it takes exponentially more and more energy to increase its velocity, until you hit a limit at C. This energy has to come from somewhere; in this case, from the food's nutritional value. Thus, the faster the food is, the worse it gets. -- Mark Hughes, comprehending the taste of fast food |
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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
JCD wrote:
I've been going to the gym for 10 days now. I had been concentrating on cardio, to see how I managed. But this also let me control my exercise, as I was familiar with the equipment. I have my first 121 session with a trainer tomorrow. But I'd like some opinions please. Talking to a friend, her personal trainer is recommending she only do weights, as this will have the pounds "dropping off". I had never heard this before. I don't care what type of exercise I do, as long as I do it. Whatever I do, I'll probably not enjoy. (Unless someone can start a raquet ball club for me in this part of England!) But I would like to at least do the most ideal exercise for losing weight and keeping it off...... Let me know your thoughts! if i were only going to do one or the other, weights would win out every time. deciding ahead of time that you're not going to enjoy it is a great way to fail, though. good luck. |
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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
What an idiot.
-- Slink on back to assorted.stupid.whiners, enema breath. -- MFW "Kenny" wrote in message s.com... sorry insult was for another one, not you... my mistake "LCer09" wrote in message ... Both. Alternate them. If you go everyday alternation is good. But I can only get to the gym 4-5 times a week, so only getting maybe 2 cardio or weight training sessions a week in wouldn't be the greatest for me. If I didn't do weight training the day before (I aim for every other day) I do 45 minutes on an elliptical and 30 minutes of weights. If it's a second day in a row (usually Saturday and Sunday) I just do an hour on the elliptical. And I never let more than one day go by without going. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/202/140 & hubby- 6' 310/215/180 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.684 / Virus Database: 446 - Release Date: 14/5/2004 |
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Exercise? Cardio or Weights?
Definitely do both; doing both regularly is like having the Army *and* Navy
working for you. In my own experience, low-carbing and exercise together make one look great naked ... but low-carbing, exercise, AND the right kind of resistance training will make you look AMAZING naked. It couldn't hurt to give it a shot for a few months! Good lcuk! Sheila Size 10 to 2 in 5 months (since 2001), thanks to Atkins! http://www.SugarFreeSheila.com - My Success Story, Extensive FAQ, & More! |
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