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MadeOfMagic
MadeOfMagic Posts: 525 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello my fellow MFPers,
So my foot is sprained so I can not do any form of cardio. Yesterday I did Turbo Jam Sculpt: light weight training, using 5lbs weights doing many many squats, thighs/butt/shoulders and arm exercises for about 70mins. I know you're supposed to let your muscles rest about 36-48hrs for heavy weight lifting, but do you think it would be okay if I did the same light weight training after just 24hrs?

I have busy schedule tomorrow so I want to this workout today instead of tomorrow; this seems the only high calorie burning exercise option I have with my foot sprain situation.

What do ya think? Think it's okay to repeat it again?
Thanks in advance!

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  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I think you should rest. You don't want to work the same muscle groups back to back for risk of injuring them.

    Exercise is only 20% of the weight loss equation.. Diet makes up 80%. As long as your diet is ok, a few days of light exercise won't hurt you.
  • anything over 50 reps can be considered cardio. Heavy weights can't be done on consecutive days and similar muscle groups because it breaks down the muscle.

    i know a couple of people that do 20-30 push ups every day, 6 days a week and they still see gains; however, that's completely up to them. you just need to listen carefully to your body and make a decision
  • 0RESET0
    0RESET0 Posts: 128
    I agree, rest up and keep to your calorie goals. Don't push the ankle and don't over train muscles. If you injure something else it will just make it that much harder to meet your fitness goals.
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