Cardio and weights help

jodieelol
jodieelol Posts: 33 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
hi guys!
I started going to the gym about three weeks ago and I have noticed that I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing haha
I can't seem to do cardio for more than half an hour. So usually bike for 15 and cross trainer for 15. I'm quite heavy about 17stone, my end goal is 11 stone, I know this will take a lot of time. Is half an hour a normal amount? Should I be doing more?
What should I be doing regarding weights?
A little guidance would be so so helpful!
Thank you in advance

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Cardio isn't mandatory... it improves cardiovascular health and burns calories, so you can eat more.

    In terms of weight lifting, the whole point of doing it in a deficit is to increase strength (to a certain extent) and to preserve as much muscle mass as possible.

    Some good beginner barbell programs are;
    • New Rules of Lifting For Women
    • Strong Curves
    • ICF 5x5
    • StrongLifts 5x5

    You'll need to fuel your body properly seeing as you're lifting... these are some good macro frameworks;
    • 0.6-0.8g of protein per lb of body mass
    • 0.4-0.45g of fat per lb of body mass
    • fill rest of calories with carbs

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