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Hi there:

    I have recently been looking for my rhythm/motivation to get into a regular routine so as to lose weight.  I have gone from 217 around T-giving to about 203-206.  I have a 3 day a week weight training regimen, (so that muscles can recover) but I was wondering about cardio.

     I like the idea of doing cardio after my weight training, but I wonder whether it's okay to do cardio 5 days a week? Is it okay to do cardio every day, or should I be limiting myself to 3-4 days a week as well? Thanks in advance for the tips!


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fitbrit

Cardio

I typically complete a cardio exercise on alternate days, say 3, then complete the weights on the inbetween 3 days so that I'm not combining both types of exercise on the same day, unless I go hiking or something like that.  I also typically rest for one day to completely recover.  I find that the weights require more recovery time but on the day after while recovering it does not interfere with the cardio - hope this helps!

Posted by fitbrit on Feb. 25, 2008 at 10:30PM
cwhitman

What works for me

I workout 6 days a week. I combine my cardio with my strength training. I know most routines recommend a day of rest, but I'm trying to kick-start my metabolism - and it seems to be working.

I usually workout on my lunch break, so I only have an hour (well actually 45 minutes) to workout. I start with 1 mile on the treadmill (4% incline, 4mph takes me just over 14 mins); I then move quickly through the following machines: ab crunch, leg press, lat pull downs (over and underhand); back extension; and bench/chest press. I try to keep my heart rate up by moving quickly. It helps knowing exactly what weight, reps and sets I want to complete at each machine.

If I workout on the weekend or after work, I add a few more exercises to my routine or walk longer on the treadmill.

I find that the cardio at the beginning of my routine, stretches me out and gets my muscles ready for my strength training.

Setting my goal for 6 days a week is nice because if I'm not feeling well or just too busy, I don't feel so bad if I skip a day (working out only 5 days).

Posted by cwhitman on Feb. 29, 2008 at 12:04AM
happybando

3 Day-A-Week

I've been working out three days a week, Monday-Wendesday-Friday with cardio each day in addition to weight training. It seems to be working pretty well so far, it's been about three or four weeks and I'm already building muscle and burning noticable fat. I don't think you have to work out almost every day to see results, you really just have to do it sometime. I'm thinking about moving up to four days a week, I'm not sure whether that would make a noticeable difference. If I did, I'd do cardio the fourth day as well.

Posted by happybando on Apr. 22, 2008 at 04:43AM
k1llm3kw1k

Depends

It took me months to get the work out that my body would react to and burn fat while added overall density. I would try to change it up every couple of weeks until you find what works best for you.

Here is mine:

Monday: 3 mile outdoor run (21mins) or 35 min Treadmill

Tuesday: 20 min treadmill followed by Chest and Arms

Wed: 4 mile outdoor (28 mins) or 45-50 Treadmill

Thursday: 20 mins treadmill followed by Shoulders and Back.

Friday: 5 mile (40 mins) or 50 min treadmill

Saturday: Free day for family fun but must include either Swimming, Biking, or hiking.

Sunday: none.

Posted by k1llm3kw1k on May. 22, 2008 at 12:32PM



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