How to make the most out of my workout?
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bre8199
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I'm a working mom and have a busy schedule. I've made the commitment to workout on my lunch break everyday. I started going to the gym back in November and make at least 4x week. I use my elliptical at home on the weeks.
My question is- how should I maximize my limited time in the gym. At first I was doing half an hour of cardio and then 15-20 minutes of strength training. I wasn't loosing weight so I've been spending my entire 45 minutes doing cardio.
I'm starting to loose weight finally... but I'm wondering if I should go back to breaking up my time between cardio and weights.
Does anyone have a suggestion? What would you do?
Thanks!
My question is- how should I maximize my limited time in the gym. At first I was doing half an hour of cardio and then 15-20 minutes of strength training. I wasn't loosing weight so I've been spending my entire 45 minutes doing cardio.
I'm starting to loose weight finally... but I'm wondering if I should go back to breaking up my time between cardio and weights.
Does anyone have a suggestion? What would you do?
Thanks!
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Try doing a circuit combining cardio and weights for about 30 minutes. Example: strength exercise followed by cardio for 5 minutes between sets. I used to jump rope or do jumping jacks between strength exercises and the results were great. Hope this helps!0
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I'd go back to splitting your time between cardio and weightlifting. If you make a plan you can maximize your time better.. Maybe 20 minutes of cardio and then either combination lifts or targeting different groups of muscles each day (which is what I do). Monday is arms, Wednesday is legs, etc... Make sure you're giving your muscles enough rest and also make sure you're living heavy enough. 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps. The weight should be heavy enough that you'll feel like the last 2 reps are almost impossible.. Good luck!0
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Try High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). You should do the strength training first, with your full strength, then the cardio.0
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HIIT definitely. Check out Bodyrock.tv. All it takes is 15-30 minutes a day. I've been a gym rat all my life, and for weight loss/muscle tone Interval training is the best thing you could possibly do. Also, proper diet is 80% of the equation. make sure to eat enough of the right calories. Good luck.0
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If you're doing cardio at home on the elliptical, then stop doing cardio in the gym.
Look at a beginners weights program like StrongLifts of Starting Strength. You'll easily be able to fit it in to your lunch hour including getting to the gym and showering afterwards.0 -
Thank you all! I'm going to look at the HIIT right now!0
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