Question about Strength Training and Rest
Treadmillmom1st
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I hope you help me.
On a Mon, Weds & Thurs I do cardio with 0.5 kg weights on each ankle and each wrist.
On a Tues & Thurs I do weight training with a pair of dumbells weighing 2 kg each (don’t smirk )
I’ve heard when lifting weights you should rest your muscles a full day following.
So what are your opinions on what I’m doing, is it too much?
On a Mon, Weds & Thurs I do cardio with 0.5 kg weights on each ankle and each wrist.
On a Tues & Thurs I do weight training with a pair of dumbells weighing 2 kg each (don’t smirk )
I’ve heard when lifting weights you should rest your muscles a full day following.
So what are your opinions on what I’m doing, is it too much?
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Ankle weights can damage your joints if you're wearing them while doing cardio. The box even says NOT to do that.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/534719-risks-of-using-ankle-weights-for-walking/
http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/danger-walking-ankle-weights-13395.html
2kg is about 4lbs.
I bet your purse weighs more than that.
And your username has "mom" in it, I can almost guarantee that your child weighs waaaaaaaaay more than that.
You're not overdoing it since you aren't lifting enough for any benefits.
If you're injured, then yeah 4# weights are beneficial but you should be discussing that with a physiotherapist, not MFP0 -
Lifting far too little for any benefit (unless you have some undisclosed condition).
Do your cardio properly (without ankle weights), do your strength training properly with weights that will actually stress your muscles.
You aren't alone - there seems to be an irrational fear of lifting things in the gym that weigh far less than objects you would pick up in everyday life.
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As your weights are light theres no need to have a rest day - you would know if you were over doing things as you'd have serious DOMs the next day which would let you know you needed the rest day.0
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Thanks for the ankle weights warning, I genuinely did not know this, will read the links later, in the office at the moment. Re lifting heavier, I'm not afraid of looking muscular I like it, I just physically can't lift heavier for any prolonged period. I have a pair of 3 kg weights and I really struggle after a few reps and fear I'll hurt myself if I push it.0
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drop the weights with the cardio - not good. Yes, you should wait a day before doing THAT SAME SET OF MUSCLES. do upper one day, lower the next. If 2 is your weight, but try a 3.0
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All of the above!
Your purse, your child, your grocery bags, the laundry basket, a full trash bag weighs a lot more than you are exercising with.
The Barbie weights won't do a thing when you are already picking up the stuff I mentioned.
Skip the ankle and wrist weights when doing the cardio like everyone said.. NO need to rest unless you really stress those muscle fibers out!!!0 -
Sir. Yes. Sir
Nah, seriously, thank you, I did not know the little weights were ill advised.
Ooh, what about Kickboxing, don't they wear weighted gloves?0 -
Treadmillmom1st wrote: »Thanks for the ankle weights warning, I genuinely did not know this, will read the links later, in the office at the moment. Re lifting heavier, I'm not afraid of looking muscular I like it, I just physically can't lift heavier for any prolonged period. I have a pair of 3 kg weights and I really struggle after a few reps and fear I'll hurt myself if I push it.0
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like you couldn't do it even if someone held a gun to your head? - this one
I do work outs I find on YouTube, I did this today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGFcjflwRUQ 15 reps an exercise, I could not do 15 reps per exercise and see to the end a 30 minute workout with 3 kg weights.
Boo hoo I'm a whimp.0 -
Treadmillmom1st wrote: »Sir. Yes. Sir
Nah, seriously, thank you, I did not know the little weights were ill advised.
Ooh, what about Kickboxing, don't they wear weighted gloves?
They're not ill advised, just in the way you're using them. For instance, I can squat and deadlift a decent amount for my size, but I can't lateral raise more than a 10# dumbbell.0 -
ditch the weights for your cardio I agree that it could potentially do more harm if you insist on it look into a weighted vest I dont think you are lifting an amount of weight that you need to be worried about rest but when you do rest will be vital for the muscle fibers to repair .......and lastly listen to your body you know it best if it feels good do it if not don't just keep up the hard work0
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Thank you guys, greatly appreciate...eBay here I come (sell not purchase).0
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Treadmillmom1st wrote: »like you couldn't do it even if someone held a gun to your head? - this one
I do work outs I find on YouTube, I did this today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGFcjflwRUQ 15 reps an exercise, I could not do 15 reps per exercise and see to the end a 30 minute workout with 3 kg weights.
Boo hoo I'm a whimp.
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Yup, lower reps. Progressively heavier weights.0
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Treadmillmom1st wrote: »like you couldn't do it even if someone held a gun to your head? - this one
I do work outs I find on YouTube, I did this today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGFcjflwRUQ 15 reps an exercise, I could not do 15 reps per exercise and see to the end a 30 minute workout with 3 kg weights.
Boo hoo I'm a whimp.Re lifting heavier, I'm not afraid of looking muscular I like it, I just physically can't lift heavier for any prolonged period.
Definitely look into some programs like strong lifts or starting strength (and I'm sure I've forgotten a few that others will mention.)
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