Strength or Cardio?

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MissLadyInWaiting
MissLadyInWaiting Posts: 152
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so it's really hot here + its my time of the month so i don't really feel like jumping and running and dancing. will strength training be enough or should i really toughen up and do cardio?

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  • dragonbug300
    dragonbug300 Posts: 760 Member
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    I know the feeling :sick:
    For a while, I did strengthening for 40 minutes a day plus walking 2 miles outside and lost weight (unintentionally, too).
    In fact, walking would be a good substitute, too. Especially if it's warm and sunny outside :) I envy you. If you want extra calorie burn, do yoga or pilates, too. It might do your body good to do some low-impact exercises (in addition to strength).
  • sexygenius
    sexygenius Posts: 1,078 Member
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    why dont you do punching as some cardio? it gets your heart rate up and no running or jumping, infact you can do sitting down..
  • doesgo
    doesgo Posts: 15 Member
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    Do what works for you and your mood! Anything is better than nothing, and if you do what you don't enjoy, you won't keep at it for very long.
  • cheangela
    cheangela Posts: 173
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    I have a lot of friends that sing the praises for the Rachel Cosgrove plan. It's primarily weight training with light cardio (walking).
  • MissLadyInWaiting
    MissLadyInWaiting Posts: 152
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    yeah, i think i might just do my strenght routine i have and than start on my cardio tomorrow since i haven't done it in a few days and i dont really want to start up again on a boiling hot day. thank you guys :D
  • tacmedic2209
    tacmedic2209 Posts: 20
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    Sorry I don't know what you ladies are going through :huh:

    Cardio is important for burning calories. I was just talking to a friend of mine who is a trainer about burning more body fat. He told me what I already knew. " increase your cardio". Strength training will burn calories but not like a cardio workout. Cardio should remain part of work out. If you cant do what you normally do try something new. Sorry!

    I was reading and the ladies that replied had some good stuff!

    Good luck...

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