need advice
06-15-2010, 08:14 AM
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need advice
so i have been working out with my bf (hitting the weights) for about half a year now and i am seeing results there..and i have been doing cardio (treadmill and elliptical) on my own...not really seeing much of a result there though. and i have cleaned up my diet a lot...i mean i still cheat some...so i decided to start going to spinning class...today was my 2nd day doing it!i was wondering if anyone has any advice on anything else i need to be doing in order to lose weight and tone up.
i am 5'6 and weigh 136... i dont' really want to be skinny...i would just like to tone up and get in shape
thanks in advance!
i am 5'6 and weigh 136... i dont' really want to be skinny...i would just like to tone up and get in shape
thanks in advance!
06-15-2010, 10:33 AM
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I guess my question for both of you would be, "Are you getting enough protein?". That's what I struggle with the most and it's what makes that workout get the best results. Also if you're not getting enough from the cardio, maybe you need to push that a little more and maybe challenge yourself to run a 5K?
06-15-2010, 11:54 AM
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I guess my question for both of you would be, "Are you getting enough protein?". That's what I struggle with the most and it's what makes that workout get the best results. Also if you're not getting enough from the cardio, maybe you need to push that a little more and maybe challenge yourself to run a 5K?
06-15-2010, 01:02 PM
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You sound like you have established a good workout routine. I hope you are lifting heavy (not 20 reps with the 3lb weights). Utilizing the tools here on Fitday and tweaking your diet and workouts can get you to your goals. Good Luck!!
06-16-2010, 01:07 AM
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It sounds like you are doing the right things in the exercise department but from what I have read, diet is going to make the biggest difference for you in terms of what actual tone.
I second a poster's comments that you "lift heavy" - my trainer's method is to start a series at X weight and then add 2-10 lbs every set until 8 reps is the max you can do - I do four reps of every exercise. I like this method a great deal - that first set warms your muscles up and allows you challenge yourself with less risk of injury.
I second a poster's comments that you "lift heavy" - my trainer's method is to start a series at X weight and then add 2-10 lbs every set until 8 reps is the max you can do - I do four reps of every exercise. I like this method a great deal - that first set warms your muscles up and allows you challenge yourself with less risk of injury.
06-16-2010, 09:11 AM
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Its hard to understand what your problem is. You've been lifting weights and you see improvement in muscle tone. What do you expect to see with the cardio? Or do you just want weight loss?
Have you tried using a heart rate monitor to see if your intensity is high enough?
Adding intervals to your cardio might break you out of your plateau.
Have you tried using a heart rate monitor to see if your intensity is high enough?
Adding intervals to your cardio might break you out of your plateau.
06-16-2010, 02:43 PM
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Its hard to understand what your problem is. You've been lifting weights and you see improvement in muscle tone. What do you expect to see with the cardio? Or do you just want weight loss?
Have you tried using a heart rate monitor to see if your intensity is high enough?
Adding intervals to your cardio might break you out of your plateau.
Have you tried using a heart rate monitor to see if your intensity is high enough?
Adding intervals to your cardio might break you out of your plateau.
06-25-2010, 05:28 AM
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