how to combine weight training and cardio for weight loss

kejuan
kejuan Posts: 5 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Im trying to lose 15lbs and im currently at a halt. I have worked out faithfully for almost a month. Im in the gym from 8-12 every morning and I use the calorie counter faithfully as well. BUT I have yet to get out of the 180s. ANY advice on how to combine strength and cardio for overall weight lose? SHould I do more weights and less cardio or vice versa. Should I target one area a day with strength training?

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  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Four hours every day? This may sound nuts, but consider exercising less.

    Anyway,
    Lift 3 times a week (The 4 big compound lifts) or a good bodyweight program
  • kejuan
    kejuan Posts: 5 Member
    I thought it was alot but I thought if I went in the gym and gave it my all for a long time, then I would see awesome result. NOT SO TRUE!

    Question: whats the 4 big compound lifts?
  • naquandagen
    naquandagen Posts: 1 Member
    well in my eyes looking at how much you weigh is decieving. especially when you lifting weights and cardio for 4 hours out of the day. muscle is going to way more than fat , but it looks different. Picture a 100lb brick to a hundred pound of feathers. keep doing what you doing you good lessen the weight and add more sets and reps
  • astronomicals
    astronomicals Posts: 1,537 Member
    I thought it was alot but I thought if I went in the gym and gave it my all for a long time, then I would see awesome result. NOT SO TRUE!

    Question: whats the 4 big compound lifts?

    Dont get down on yourself. Almost every motivational poster out there makes it sound like more is better.

    Squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press......


    Pick a lifting program... NROLFW, stronglifts, starting strength, APSBR... they tell u how much cardio to do... i usually do three 20-30 minute sessions of interval training and a few hours of walking a week..
  • kejuan
    kejuan Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you for the comparison; It makes sense. I will probably discard the scale. LOL!! :laugh:
  • filthyfit12
    filthyfit12 Posts: 80
    Your body will adapt to cardio, keep that in mind. I would stick with mostly weights and cut your cardio down to 2-3 days a week of HIIT.
  • kejuan
    kejuan Posts: 5 Member
    :smile: Youre right! Today I did alot of squats (leg day), but I will get with a trainer to help me with the other three, to be sure Im getting the right weights. I dont want to get too heavy or too light weights.
    THANK YOU!
  • filthyfit12
    filthyfit12 Posts: 80
    Dont get down on yourself. Almost every motivational poster out there makes it sound like more is better.

    Squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press......


    Pick a lifting program... NROLFW, stronglifts, starting strength, APSBR... they tell u how much cardio to do... i usually do three 20-30 minute sessions of interval training and a few hours of walking a week..
    This!
  • kejuan
    kejuan Posts: 5 Member
    I def understand. I was doing spin, cardio kickboxing, yoga, and tabata, BUT Ive been looking into doing HITT training with the military. Im nervous but I really wanna get out of these 180s so I made plans to go this week. KETTLEBELLS< CORE<HITT BOOTCAMP

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