Is this enough? Do I need strength training?

Frappuzzino
Frappuzzino Posts: 342 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Monday - 25 minute walk, house work, 20 minutes of high impact aerobics (Sweating bullets after aerobics)
Tuesday - 25 minute walk
Wednesday 25 minute walk, house work, 20 minutes of high impact aerobics
Thursday - 25 minute walk, 20 minutes of high impact aerobics
Friday - 25 minute walk, house work

Saturday and Sunday I'm usually running errands, but I do try to walk atleast once. Sunday is also my yard work day.

I don't think I need any strength exercises for my legs, as both walking and aerobics have REALLY toned my legs as it is. I hardly eat any breads or processed carbs except for on Saturdays and I drink 10-14 glasses of water every day. Do I need to add in other toning exercises on the days that I don't do aerobics? Is this a good workout schedule?

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  • EZGruv
    EZGruv Posts: 215 Member
    Definitely add some resistance work in there. You have a good base, but additional strength training is essential to overall health.
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    In my opinion, strength training should definitely be part of your exercise regimen. Tones ya up, and you burn more calories even after your workout it done. Strength training should be 2 - 3 times/week on alternating days.
  • josavage
    josavage Posts: 472 Member
    Yes, you should add in strength training. Read this:
    http://health.yahoo.net/rodale/WH/lose-your-fear-of-lifting
  • jrbb0309
    jrbb0309 Posts: 55
    Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle as we age. Although all forms of exercise will improve your life and your health, only resistance/strength training will dramatically slow down this loss. If you can find a copy of the Nutrition Action Newsletter put out by the Centre for Science in the Public Interest, they have an amazing article this month (April 2011) called Staying Strong: How Exercise and Diet Can Preserve Your Muscles - fascinating article!
  • Seginns
    Seginns Posts: 39
    I'd replace two days of your cardio routine with some strength training for your abs and upper body. I'd also do some for your lower body, too. The extra muscle you build will raise your metabolism which will help you maintain your weight once you go off your diet. Plus, walking can only tone so much. Add some weights if you want an even better shape.
  • jenomaha
    jenomaha Posts: 631 Member
    Here are 10 reasons to add strength training. Follow the link to read further information for each reason.

    1) Increased Metabolic Rate
    2) Increasing and Restoring Bone Density
    3) Increased Lean Muscle Mass
    4) Injury Prevention
    5) Improved Balance
    6) Decreased Risk of Coronary Disease
    7) Aids in Rehabilitation and Recovery
    8) Enhanced Performance in Sports, Exercise and Life In General
    9) Aging Gracefully
    10) Feeling Better and Looking Better

    http://www.strength-training-woman.com/benefits-of-strength-training-for-women.html
  • NikkiDerrig386
    NikkiDerrig386 Posts: 1,096 Member
    So great that you are getting out there and working out GO YOU! That said your workout routine is going to get old very quick and you will (if you havent already) hitting a plateau. Which will wipe out your motivation if you dont like working out to begin with. In order to loose weight you need to shock your muscles. People who go from the couch to walking of course are going to loose lbs right off the bat bc you are shocking your body to do something it is not use to. You have to switch up your routine though. Rule of thumb if it is easy to do than it is time to do something different; roller blade, jump rope, bike, walking via intervals, etc. You Will see great results when you switch up your cardio and strength train. Have you ever considered circuit training?

    This is in regards to your current routine/walking
  • northernchic
    northernchic Posts: 117 Member
    great post Panda...I've been wondering the same thing :-)
  • morningmom
    morningmom Posts: 100
    Bump for hubby who wants to do mostly cardio!
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