Anyone doing just Cardio and no strength?

amehrkens

I am only able to fit strenght training in twice a week and I know some is better than none but what happens if I cut it out all together? When I first started my weight loss journey 3 years ago I did weight training and cardio 5 times a week but my schedule has changed and I can't fit it in more than twice a week. I just started up again last week so I have no idea of the affects of my workout plan now.

modernfemme

I do yoga with a lot of aerobics, so I get both strength training and cardio with every workout. Really helps if you are on a tight timeline.

kelsully

I do more cardio than strength as I LOVE TO RUN...but I make sure I do at least 2-3 days where I incorporate strength into my workout...even if just 10 minutes..ie after a run I will pick up my 8 or 10 lb handweights and go through a series of upper body exercises..I also find circuit training workouts with strength incorporated are a great way to achieve both

polo571

Check this out! http://blog.cybexintl.com/?Tag=Arc+Trainer If you do HIIT training with the legs you can cut out leg workouts and build muscle! Work smart

Mindful_Trent

If you're tight on time, you may want to look into a circuit-training routine. This combines strength and cardio where you're doing quick bursts of various activities, one after another, without a break. Ex: do weight machine #1 (low reps, high weight) then 60 seconds of jumping jacks, then weight machine #2 then 60 seconds of pushups then weight machine #3 then 60 seconds of lunges... you get the picture. I've never done it myself but I've heard good things about it. You can probably find routines/plans if you do a little research.