Help with balancing cardio/weight lifting

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Susan0279
Susan0279 Posts: 69 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I have been on here awhile and I have had a set back, I am bound and determined that nothing is going to stop me this year. I am limiting carbs (I come from a potato and bread family). I need suggestions for a balanced workout.

I am planning on taking a Zumba and Body pump class once a week (there is only one class that fits into my work schedule). I need something else for the other 3 days. Any suggestions!

Hope everyone has a great New Year!

Bring on 2015

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  • LeanButNotMean44
    LeanButNotMean44 Posts: 852 Member
    edited January 2015
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    Is there a health reason why you are limiting carbs (i.e. diabetic)?

    Neither Zumba nor BodyPump are considered weight lifting, so maybe use the other 3 days for weight training? Check out New Rules of Lifting for Women, Starting Strength, etc. These are good programs for new lifters.
  • allanakern
    allanakern Posts: 245 Member
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    If you love potatos and bread, limiting them is going to make you fail. Just work it into your calories!! and lift heavy.... seriously you won't be disappointed
  • Susan0279
    Susan0279 Posts: 69 Member
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    There is no medical reason for limiting carbs.....I just always go for the extra helping of potato and bread.
  • HugeBum
    HugeBum Posts: 47 Member
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    I know a lot of people say "don't cut out the food you love, work it into your calories", but I understand that sometimes it's easier to not eat something at all than to try and eat a small amount. Sometimes a small amount just isn't satisfying enough! I had the same problem with crisps/ potato chips. 1 year on, I haven't touched them. Just easier that way for me personally.
    I personally do cardio (a mixture of running and HIIT) 4-5 times a week, and lift heavy twice a week. It works well for me, my primary goals are to run faster, and I'm training for a half marathon. A good mix for a lot of people is cardio 3-4 times a week, lifting 2-3.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
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    do you follow a weights program? most of them are 30-40 minutes 3 days a week.

  • Susan0279
    Susan0279 Posts: 69 Member
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    No I do not follow a weight program, are there any that you recommend?
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    follow a three day/week full body strength training program and do cardio, if you want to, on the off days, 1-3 days/week. I would suggest looking into starting strength, stronglifts 5x5, strong curves, new rules of lifting.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
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    erickirb wrote: »
    follow a three day/week full body strength training program and do cardio, if you want to, on the off days, 1-3 days/week. I would suggest looking into starting strength, stronglifts 5x5, strong curves, new rules of lifting.

    exactly this!

    I started with the New Rules of Lifting for Women and it changed my fitness personality 180 and put me on a beeline to reach my goals.

    and it takes like... almost no time - unlike cardio - which requires longer workouts (for me)

  • Susan0279
    Susan0279 Posts: 69 Member
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    :) Thank you all for your help/opinions I appreciate it!

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