How to effectively mix cardio and strength training
stephaniejmnz
Posts: 30 Member
I was wondering if there was an effective method to mixing cardio and weight lifting that helps lose fat, while maintaining a little muscle. I know everyone says that you have to pick either or, but I've been hearing mixed responses lately.
I'm not looking to lose a lot of weight, the only fat that's sticking to me is my belly fat. I've seen muscle gains in my legs and arms and back, but my belly fat goes nowhere. I am currently doing strength training (I.e squats, deadlifts, barbell rows etc) with no cardio 3x a week. I am afraid of cardio because I don't want to lose the little muscle I've gained, but I'm also frustrated that my belly fat doesn't decrease
I'm not looking to lose a lot of weight, the only fat that's sticking to me is my belly fat. I've seen muscle gains in my legs and arms and back, but my belly fat goes nowhere. I am currently doing strength training (I.e squats, deadlifts, barbell rows etc) with no cardio 3x a week. I am afraid of cardio because I don't want to lose the little muscle I've gained, but I'm also frustrated that my belly fat doesn't decrease
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You lose fat in the kitchen so eat at a defecit
No reason you can't do cardio and weights if you want to ...a couple of 20 to 30 minute cardiovascular workouts will be great for your overall health
My cardio is part of my weights routine ...I do 20mins at 155-160hr to warm up0
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