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What kind of exercise should I be doing at the gym?

ohiohannah2
ohiohannah2 Posts: 8
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Okay so I'm 18 5''9 and 232 pounds and female...so I go to the gym 5-6x a week. But I'm wondering what workouts should I be doing? I usually do cardio for an hour and use the weight machines for a half hour but is there anything I could be doing to improve weight loss?(of course besides healthy eating)

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,136 Member
    Exercises that you'll be consistent with. Exercise is for health and fitness. Calorie deficit is for weight loss.

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  • Adc7225
    Adc7225 Posts: 1,318 Member
    I agree with ninerbuff, do whatever you like and will keep doing. That's what is the important - keep moving.
  • dramaqueen45
    dramaqueen45 Posts: 1,009 Member
    Agreed. Weights are essential (give yourself a day in between to rebuild muscle). Also do whatever cardio you enjoy the most and won't get bored with and quit, whether that is a cardio machine, fitness class, swimming or getting outside to run, walk or bike- just do it. Sorry I sounded like a Nike commercial for a minute there..
  • ng_jenice
    ng_jenice Posts: 25
    Take some classes if they have any at your gym.
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