Just cardio?
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well it does make you loose weight but you still have to do some lifting to tone up why not use some dumbbells http://bestadjustabledumbbellsreviews.com/0
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You don't have to do hours and hours of weights to get results. You could just do a few POP pilates videos (on youtube) a day in addition to cardio to preserve your muscle mass.0
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Cardio is great it's my favorite, but if you want tightness then weights will do that for you.0
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If you just to cardio, you will lose quite a bit of muscle. It is best to just do light weight training to at least maintain the muscle you already have. If you just to cardio you'll end up with a "skinny fat" look
Really? If you do "just cardio" instead of "just couch" you'll "lose quite a bit of muscle"? How does that work, exactly? -- Never heard this theory before.0 -
Thought: most dancers wont touch heavy weights and they look fabulous. However they use principles from yoga and pilates to build the lean muscle they need. I was like this when I was my healthiest and dancing competitively.
Now that I am trying to get back into shape I focus on cardio. However I do take a few classes at a studio that incorporate light weights into a cardio work out. I'm thrilled with the results, and it keeps me out of weight room (which I happen to still be terrified of). This might be option that would work for you.
Ultimately, it is your choice weather to weight train or not. However if you are looking to create muscle without weight training you need to be smart about your cardio work out. Not all exercises are created equal.0 -
Both is best.0
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"Fat skinny"? lol I understand.
That's kinda how I feel!!! Back to weight training for me toodon't want the mushy fat
good luck!
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If you just to cardio, you will lose quite a bit of muscle. It is best to just do light weight training to at least maintain the muscle you already have. If you just to cardio you'll end up with a "skinny fat" look
Really? If you do "just cardio" instead of "just couch" you'll "lose quite a bit of muscle"? How does that work, exactly? -- Never heard this theory before.
When you lose weight with cardio, you are losing both fat and muscle... Lift weights, and you preserve most of that muscle and lose mainly fat.
When you lose lean muscle mass, your metabolism goes down... and thats why people who do only cardio need to keep eating less and less to maintain.. and seriously, who wants to eat less? I don't.. thats for sure!0
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