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Stronglifts and Zumba
hsnider29
Posts: 394 Member
Wow, so it has been awhile since I've been on. I stopped lifting weights and plummeted into a full on binge-eating disorder. I have sought help in the form of therapy for the eating disorder but have gained weight and feel so weak and sluggish.
I love going to Zumba. It is the only exercise I look forward to and it makes me feel really good. However, I have about 25-30 pounds to lose and I know I'm not going to like the way I look if I don't lift weights to preserve muscle.
To preserve muscle mass do you think doing Stronglifts once or twice a week would work? I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate both without overextending myself.
I love going to Zumba. It is the only exercise I look forward to and it makes me feel really good. However, I have about 25-30 pounds to lose and I know I'm not going to like the way I look if I don't lift weights to preserve muscle.
To preserve muscle mass do you think doing Stronglifts once or twice a week would work? I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate both without overextending myself.
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Oh how I miss zumba. My lovely wonderful dance-trained zumba teacher gave up the classes a couple of years ago, and then the not so wonderful but still ok, gym-bunny zumba teacher dropped her classes in the area, so now I have no zumba. I was just thinking this morning how I need something fun and dancey to include in my routine. :sad:
But, I think 2 SL sessions a week with zumba would be great. I've mainly been doing SL twice a week since I started with it (way back in May, I think) and I have had substantial strength gains. I would give it a go and see how it went... It wont hurt, or if it does, drop it!
Good luck
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I've been doing stronglifts 3 times per week, and Zumba once a week along with walking most days. I have wondered if I should do the Zumba, or if it takes away from my strength for lifting since it is so intense.0
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If you love Zumba then keep at it, the best form of exercise is the one you enjoy :happy:
I always say to myself there's no such thing as over training but under recovering :bigsmile: providing you get enough food and sleep there is no reason for you not to0 -
If the schedule allows, do the Zumba more days than strength training. Otherwise do both not exceeding 3-4 total workouts per week. I would say to try this for at least a month or two.0
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Stronglifts 5x5 if done properly is a 3 times a week workout.0
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