Should I add in more cardio?

mckant
mckant Posts: 217 Member
edited September 25 in Fitness and Exercise
I recently finished the 30 Day Shred with pretty good results. However, I still have a little pooch around the front of my belly (which Shredding helped immensely!). I've thought about going through the Shred again to see if I can tone that (and everything else) up even more. What I'm wondering is - is the Shredding itself enough to do this or should I be adding in some extra cardio to burn off some of that belly fat? Or should I just switch up my workout routine entirely? I'm not concerned with losing any more weight but I want to tone up some more.

Thanks!

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  • believetoachieve
    believetoachieve Posts: 675 Member
    The little belly (I've got the same problem) may be skin that's still tightening up, rather than fat :smile: Mix up your routines, but don't overdo the cardio. My personal trainer is working with me to minimize my belly (and hips!) and he has me doing ALL weights, with very very little cardio! When I do it, it's cardio such as stair climbing or interval/weight training. Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • kenjacks
    kenjacks Posts: 13
    What is the 30 day shred?
  • FemininGuns
    FemininGuns Posts: 605 Member
    you don't need to add more cardio - look at your diet... Sometimes some carbs that are high in fiber causes the pouch... Very important to know how carbs make you feel. But, like other poster, you don't need to increase cardio. It all lies within the diet... The pouch will come off when your body fat decreases. Cardio may not help to do this, especially if you are ingesting low calories.
  • ambie35
    ambie35 Posts: 853 Member
    bump.
    I am on day 5 level one of the shred,I know my tummy is still going to be a problem for me after Im done. I have found since I started running (treadmill and outdoors on occasion) my tum has started to look slimmer. Would love other suggestion though.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    My Dr. always tells me I have strong abs (I do a lot of ab work) but the abs are hidden under fat. The belly fat that you're talking of may be genetic. My Dad works out daily and still has that 'trouble spot'.
  • smileyface45
    smileyface45 Posts: 146 Member
    30 DAY SHRED IS A DVD BY JILLIAN MICHAELS , IT IS KINDA SWEET , IT LETS YOU WORK OUT IN LEVELS
  • Angel1029
    Angel1029 Posts: 459
    I would change up your routine and add in HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). But nutrition is key!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    Either way, you should definitely be getting cardio in as well. Even if it's a walk after you do the Shred. Always do your strength training first if you're doing both in one session.
  • mckant
    mckant Posts: 217 Member
    Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately, I hate cardio and love carbs (the "bad" ones). Dangerous combination!
  • believetoachieve
    believetoachieve Posts: 675 Member
    Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately, I hate cardio and love carbs (the "bad" ones). Dangerous combination!

    Not to worry.. cardio isn't essential for fat loss! Lifting weights burns a ton of calories (to reduce fat), AND tones muscle at the same time! :bigsmile: As for the carbs.. I'm still struggling with that myself, haha.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    80% diet/20% exercise :)

    Read this
    http://articles.elitefts.com/articles/training-articles/what-women-should-never-do-but-often-do-while-trying-to-get-in-shape-part-1-of-6/
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