Strength training question?

rubixcyoob
rubixcyoob Posts: 395
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
So, after reading a thread on here last night I realised that in order to get the body I wanted strength training would have to be the way forward.

However, I'm still not at my goal weight and would ideally like to lose anywhere between 10 - 14/15ishlbs, which isn't actually a lot left too lose.
Would I be better to lose the weight first of all, and then start incorporating strength training in order to tone my body? Or would I still be able to lose the weight and tone my body doing a mixture of strength training and cardio?

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  • summalovaable
    summalovaable Posts: 287 Member
    For the last ten pounds, I would say quality of exercise is EXTREMELY important. Its at this stage that you can focus on toning your body, and possibly building up some good healthy muscle :) With that being your focus, you might be surprised at how much better your body will look, and how quickly the fat will seem to "burn off"!
    -Good luck :flowerforyou:
  • midwifekelley2350
    midwifekelley2350 Posts: 337 Member
    you should start your strength training now! building muscle mass will help you start to burn more fat. good luck!
  • countrygolden
    countrygolden Posts: 3
    You should definitely incorporate both. Strength training keeps your metabolism burning higher all day. You may not burn the calories just doing the exercise like you do with cardio, but as you build your muscle, you will use more calories just resting. So, in the long run it really helps you to lose weight and/or maintain your weight.
  • ultimategar
    ultimategar Posts: 96 Member
    Strength training is great for weight loss, you burn tons of calories!!
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Strength training will hell you retain more muscle, so that more of what you lose will be fat.
  • rubixcyoob
    rubixcyoob Posts: 395
    Thanks everyone, definitely going to look at incorporating strength training then.
    Would anyone recommend body pump?
  • albinogorilla
    albinogorilla Posts: 1,056 Member
    I have ONLY done strength training, no cardio at all, and have lost almost 40lbs.
  • MissMollieD
    MissMollieD Posts: 130
    Now is a great time, because those last 10 lbs are going to be really hard to lose after you've done so well. I would also suggest getting a partner that is really knowledgeable about lifting; which muscles to work and proper technique. If you don't know anyone, invest in a physical trainer for 2-3 or sessions to get you started. You really want to make sure you are doing it right and you don't get hurt, it will set you back.
  • Pronoiac
    Pronoiac Posts: 304
    Keep the focus on cutting down to the wieght/body fat % you are targeting. ABSOLUTELY begin a strength and sculpting routine now, but keeping your calorie goal at losing .5 to 1 pound per week until you hit the mark you are happy with. This approach will help you keep a clear perspective on how your body's true frame looks. After reaching that target you can switch over fully to the sculpting aspect of your training. Sounds like you are doing great...good luck!
  • MissMollieD
    MissMollieD Posts: 130
    Yes! Actually that's a great way to get started learning proper technique.
  • LeanMeanFitnessMachine
    LeanMeanFitnessMachine Posts: 659
    you should start your strength training now! building muscle mass will help you start to burn more fat. good luck!

    This is exactly what I was going to say. Start strength training now 2-3 times a week and focus on the areas of your body that are most important to you.
  • rubixcyoob
    rubixcyoob Posts: 395
    Thanks everyone :)

    I'm going to go down to my first body pump class tomorrow at 10 :D

    I've got 10 days left of my shred so until that's done I'll bodypump 2-3 times a week and do the shred, then once the shred is over I'll bodypump 2-3 times a week and either run/swim afterwards depending on the gym I use.
    Does that sound okay?
  • Pronoiac
    Pronoiac Posts: 304
    it sounds liek exactly the right course! have fun.
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