what actually is the best excercise for weight loss?
Sid1988
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This is my current fitness regime;
15mins cross trainer
10mins rowing machine
10 mins exercise bike
then
10 mins free weights on arms
x3 sets of crunches, x3 sets of squats
plank for 1 minute
then alternate day using weight machines on my arms and then legs, 20 mins each time.
Is the sufficent enough for weight loss or is there anything else i need to be doing to mix it up? any advice appreciated.
Thanks
15mins cross trainer
10mins rowing machine
10 mins exercise bike
then
10 mins free weights on arms
x3 sets of crunches, x3 sets of squats
plank for 1 minute
then alternate day using weight machines on my arms and then legs, 20 mins each time.
Is the sufficent enough for weight loss or is there anything else i need to be doing to mix it up? any advice appreciated.
Thanks
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the only things i use for cardio are cross trainer (ellipitical) and stationary bike.
(with th eoccasionall wii games thrown in but not often)
and ive lost 11lb in total0 -
I do not think there are no wrong exercise for weight loss. Getting up and moving is the best thing you can to to speed up your metabolism and get the fat burning. I mix between doing JMBR, P90 and just plain old walking.0
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You should do:
10 min ex bike - warmup
35 min full body weight lifting using free weights (squats, dead lifts, etc)
Super set your abs in there,or alternate weight lifting and ab days
I don't really believe in target training for weight loss, so training arms seems pointless for total body loss. If you want to tone your arms moving heavy things will get you there!
Don't rely on machines for weight loss, not enough range of motion and plus free weights lets you use muscles you didn't know you had!
Personally I have made more progress with free weights then anything else. I even stopped cardio and even doing abs (I'm getting increased definition from lifting heavy).
Not saying what works for me works for you, but if you aren't confident in your training then read read read, A LOT. Building your body isn't rocket science....well wait it kind of is lol0 -
Something HIIT based would be the most time efficient. In terms of calories burned for time elapsed, a run at a good pace seems to beat most things, it just takes ages.0
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Best for fat loss burning is HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training).
This can be done on any type of cardio machine or outside in your sports gear.
Basically you warm up for a f minutes to get your soft tissues warmed and your heart and lungs moving oxygen and blood.
Then go as hard as you can for one minute then slow down to steady pace and repeat for the next minute.
Do this for about 20 minutes.
That's it really can be applied to any exercise.
Burns more calories then a long slow session and the upside is you are only working half the time for double the benefits.0 -
Best for fat loss burning is HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training).
This can be done on any type of cardio machine or outside in your sports gear.
Basically you warm up for a f minutes to get your soft tissues warmed and your heart and lungs moving oxygen and blood.
Then go as hard as you can for one minute then slow down to steady pace and repeat for the next minute.
Do this for about 20 minutes.
That's it really can be applied to any exercise.
Burns more calories then a long slow session and the upside is you are only working half the time for double the benefits.
+1 with the HIIT too. Recommend sprints!0 -
The best exercise for weight loss is one you enjoy doing.0
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Running was what worked for me.0
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Get up and move. Doesn't matter how. Do what you like.0
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Sounds like a good mixture or cardio and resistance exercise.
Important to keep challenging your body by mixing it up and increasing the speed/distance/endurance/weight as you get fitter/stronger.
Don't underestimate importance of just building "activity" into your normal day and enjoying your exercise rather than enduring.
By the way - don't believe all the MFP standard estimates for calory burns as they can be miles out.
Good luck from a fellow Surrey resident (inmate?).0 -
HIIT (high intensity interval training).
Warm up > short workpiece at maximum effort > short rest piece > repeat 10-15 times > warm down. Whatever measure you want, ie sprint 100 yards, walk 50 yards or sprint 1 minute, walk 1 minute.
Be warned, it sounds easy, but it is not. You will be exhausted the first few times you do it. But it sure shifts the weight quickly.
Also very good for increasing your overall pace (if you're doing sports like running, swimming, cycling outdoors) and recovery.0 -
Also, you'd really be better off doing 35 minutes of one of those cardio exercises you mentioned, than splitting up the minutes between the three. Then you can change which one you do on your next cardio day.0
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i am having issues with my lower abs, does anyone have any helpful exercise ideas that would help me shrink my lower abs?0
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The best exercise for weight loss is one you enjoy doing.
agreed. Whatever you enjoy and are therefore more likely to stick with!0 -
Running or specifically running over 10mph if you can manage it.
It has the highest MET value.0 -
i am having issues with my lower abs, does anyone have any helpful exercise ideas that would help me shrink my lower abs?
Errmm.. not sure what your asking.
It is impossible to spot reduce fat loss, it comes off where it wants.
But if you mean your abs are too big muscular then just stop exercising them and they will reduce size.0 -
Tbh I used to do cardio every day, and I now don't bother. I have started walking 2 miles a day during my trip to work, but I now see that as just part of my normal routine rather than exercise. Now I just lift weights, and proper weights, not dumbells. My weight loss has slowed but I am losing inches and gaining definition. I also quite like 30 DS. Makes you feel like you've really worked in 20 minutes, however, I do 2 days on, 1 day off with that. Your body needs to rest.0
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I bought a road bike six months ago. I ride about 20 km 2-3 times a week listening to some good tunes. I am losing weight and am fitter. I do other stuff too, walking, kayaking, downhill skiing. I guess just being active and watching your calories is the answer.0
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My recommendation would be do the cardio you enjoy the best, but continue to increase the duration and/or the intensity. Also, the advice on focusing on core muscle groups and ditching the arm exercises is spot on. Try body weight exercises like pushups, pullups, squats, lunges and then add in weights bench press, shoulders, etc.0
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My recommendation would be do the cardio you enjoy the best, but continue to increase the duration and/or the intensity.
Approved.0 -
All you need for weight loss is a calorie deficit.
If your asking about your workout routine I am partial to compound lifts (squats, deadlift, bench, OHP, rows). Machines take stabilizer muscles out of the equation.0 -
How long are the slow down periods ?0
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How long are the slow down periods ?
One minute
All out One minute, slow down one minute and repeat for 20 minutes.
If you can do 20 just do as much as you can your endurance and stamina will come the more you do it.0 -
10 mins free weights on arms
x3 sets of crunches, x3 sets of squats
plank for 1 minute
then alternate day using weight machines on my arms and then legs, 20 mins each time.
Is the sufficent enough for weight loss or is there anything else i need to be doing to mix it up? any advice appreciated.
Thanks
It mostly down to diet but that sounds like a rubbish workout routine, You have a back, chest and shoulders which need to be worked also.0 -
The best exercise for weight loss is one you enjoy doing.
This is bs
Do squats0 -
The best exercise for weight loss is one you enjoy doing.
amen! I agree!0 -
The best exercise for weight loss is one you enjoy doing.
Win
I enjoy swimming - feel free to buy me a pool, plzkthnx....0 -
I agree with the high intensity intervals. Do them every other day and alternate them with days of strength training. Make sure you are really working hard. Investing in a HR monitor can help ensure you are working hard enough. Another suggestion would be to not use the weight machines. They only train one muscle at a time. The two main problems with this are that one, our bodies don't usually move one muscle at a time, it's not functional and two, it dramatically decreases your metabolic/caloric burn. Favour compound bodyweight (pull ups/rows) or bodyweight added (squats with dumbells or kettlebells) instead.0
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Weight Loss: Running
Making my body look good: strength and ballet0 -
4 legs to the table:
quality nutrition
resistance training (full event, not isolation)
cardio (short intense bursts, not endurance)
rest
do all 4 or the weakest leg will hold you back.0
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