Should I be lifting??
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EternalSnow627_
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If I have a lot to loose should I be lifting while I do cardio or should I wait to start lifting until I'm close to goal weight?
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Lift now to help retain your muscle mass as you lose weight and have a better body composition when you're done losing the weight.0
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I agree with samanthaluangphixy. I had thought about waiting too. But upon research, decided I would start strength training now. One reason being that cardio burns calories while you're doing it. Strength training burns calories during and then continues to burn after. That right there had me sold!0
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Never not lift heavy things...all of the heavy things.6
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Start lifting yesterday!
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I have 100 or so more pounds to go and have lifted from the start. Start now! It will completely change your body and boost your confidence.3
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lift . now.2
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Lifting will give you a tight body, toight like a tiger1
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Yes. Lift. While you're losing the weight.TristaOnTrack wrote: »I agree with samanthaluangphixy. I had thought about waiting too. But upon research, decided I would start strength training now. One reason being that cardio burns calories while you're doing it. Strength training burns calories during and then continues to burn after. That right there had me sold!
How many calories does it burn after? 2? 2000?1 -
TristaOnTrack wrote: »I agree with samanthaluangphixy. I had thought about waiting too. But upon research, decided I would start strength training now. One reason being that cardio burns calories while you're doing it. Strength training burns calories during and then continues to burn after. That right there had me sold!
From everything I've read, actually it's the other way around. Plus cardio actually burns calories.
It's still good to lift. Or do bodyweight exercises, or yoga, or pilates, or calisthenics. You don't have to lift weights to maintain muscle.1 -
NorthCascades wrote: »Yes. Lift. While you're losing the weight.TristaOnTrack wrote: »I agree with samanthaluangphixy. I had thought about waiting too. But upon research, decided I would start strength training now. One reason being that cardio burns calories while you're doing it. Strength training burns calories during and then continues to burn after. That right there had me sold!
How many calories does it burn after? 2? 2000?
It burns 2 then 00 -
TristaOnTrack wrote: »I agree with samanthaluangphixy. I had thought about waiting too. But upon research, decided I would start strength training now. One reason being that cardio burns calories while you're doing it. Strength training burns calories during and then continues to burn after. That right there had me sold!
From everything I've read, actually it's the other way around. Plus cardio actually burns calories.
It's still good to lift. Or do bodyweight exercises, or yoga, or pilates, or calisthenics. You don't have to lift weights to maintain muscle.
Really? I've always been told that strength training by lifting heavy continues to burn calories afterwards. Whereas cardio burns plenty while doing it and then none once stopped.
I could be wrong though. I may have to do some more research.
Anyway to the op? Yes! Lifting is great!!!! It's empowering and is awesome for us0 -
Thanks all I will totally start lifting then!3
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@Karen_can_do_this @TristaOnTrackKaren_can_do_this wrote: »TristaOnTrack wrote: »I agree with samanthaluangphixy. I had thought about waiting too. But upon research, decided I would start strength training now. One reason being that cardio burns calories while you're doing it. Strength training burns calories during and then continues to burn after. That right there had me sold!
From everything I've read, actually it's the other way around. Plus cardio actually burns calories.
It's still good to lift. Or do bodyweight exercises, or yoga, or pilates, or calisthenics. You don't have to lift weights to maintain muscle.
Really? I've always been told that strength training by lifting heavy continues to burn calories afterwards. Whereas cardio burns plenty while doing it and then none once stopped.
I could be wrong though. I may have to do some more research.
Anyway to the op? Yes! Lifting is great!!!! It's empowering and is awesome for us
Yes strength training burns calories during the training session (not many though) and then afterwards but that's a minor percentage of a small initial burn.
Cardio calorie burns vary from not a lot to massive burns depending on intensity and duration of your exercise. You also get a calorie burn afterwards depending on intensity, a smaller percentage than decent strength training but it's a smaller percentage of a potentially far bigger number.
All in all the afterburn effect (EPOC) is pretty much insignificant and should have no bearing on your exercise choice or eating level.
Yes to the OP - start strength training now to be the best you that you can be when you get to goal weight.2 -
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Karen_can_do_this wrote: »
This...I just...man, this is enough to bring a tear to the eye. Someone who gets it. Clearly doing it right.
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Karen_can_do_this wrote: »Really? I've always been told that strength training by lifting heavy continues to burn calories afterwards. Whereas cardio burns plenty while doing it and then none once stopped.
EPOC after steady state work is about 4-6% of net, after resistance training can be 6-9% of net.
9% of not much vs 6% of quite a lot, steady state still wins on pure calorie expenditure. But that's not the purpose of resistance training.
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EternalSnow86 wrote: »If I have a lot to loose should I be lifting while I do cardio or should I wait to start lifting until I'm close to goal weight?
It depends. If you're very obese, your lifting form is likely to be off, and that could cause injuries. In that case i'd start with cardio/walking for a while and develop your mobility.
If you have any orthopedic/medical issues, ask your doctor before lifting.
Whenever you're ready to lift, follow a proven program designed by a pro, not random exercises. If you need help with programs, tell us what equipment you have.
By the way, "lift heavy" is the popular mantra here, but good programs will have you starting with light weights while you master your form.
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I have Leslie Sansones Walk It Off In 30 Days and it alternates with cardio and strength. Will that be good for starting out with strength training? I am 62 years old and obese.0
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Definitely some kind of resistance training is in order. When my coach is training overweight/obese people he usually has them do more circuit type of training which provides for resistance training with a more significant cardiovascular component to maximize energy expenditure. If they're wanting more of a traditional weight room routine he usually has them work with moderate reps and weight with a lot of supersetting and short rests...again, to maximize energy expenditure.0
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Cherimoose wrote: »It depends. If you're very obese, your lifting form is likely to be off, and that could cause injuries.
otoh, one of the regulars in my friday club does all the things, and recently dexa scanned at 45% bodyfat.
granted, idk if he ever tried to learn solo. and he also has a couple years' practice by now. but aside from a little trouble getting his grip on the deadlift bar, it really doesn't seem like his size gets in his way. his form is extremely on point . . . and he's STRONG.0
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