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At what point?

lilsassymom
lilsassymom Posts: 407 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
At what point do you switch from mostly cardio to more strength training?

The reason I ask is because I am now within 12 lbs of my goal weight (120 lbs) although I would be happy with 7 more lbs. I was doing mostly cardio 5-6 days a week and only added strength about 2 (sometimes 3) days a week. Now that I am so close to my goal should I increase my strength training to tone up and build muscle and decrease cardio? Or should I continue with mostly cardio to lose more weight? I am confused on how much strength vs cardio I need...thanks for any tips or advice.

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  • lilsassymom
    lilsassymom Posts: 407 Member
    Bump:smile: .
  • xsmilexforxmex
    xsmilexforxmex Posts: 1,216 Member
    It really depends on you... when you increase strength you're going to naturally burn more calories during the day but you may weigh more BC muscle weighs more than fat. typical rule is 3 days of each with a day to rest. And make sure when you do strength you work different parts of your body.. muscles need at least 24hours to heal.
  • iuangina
    iuangina Posts: 691 Member
    I would add in some circuit training on the days that you workout (body weight exercises (squats, pushups, crunches, etc., jumping drills, jumping jacks). This will allow you to keep your heartrate up but still incorporate some of the strength training activities every time you work out. I would also add at least 3 days of free weight training.
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