cardio/streingth training

Melissaol
Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
So getting up at 5to5the go workout. I don't have time to fit both in. So what should I do? I do 60 minutes on the elliptical.

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  • DoncasterPhotography
    DoncasterPhotography Posts: 147 Member
    So getting up at 5to5the go workout. I don't have time to fit both in. So what should I do? I do 60 minutes on the elliptical.

    at the risk of sounding repetative... Kettlebell. :o)

    ( I kinda LOVE bell'in)
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    What is kettleball. And how do you do it.
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    I like doing the arc trainer at the gym, they have different settings and I usually pick the strength mode, which works in resistance and incline. My legs are a whole lot stronger, I don't think it does too much for your upper body, but cardio and leg strength are definately improved.
  • mcrowe1016
    mcrowe1016 Posts: 647 Member
    60 minutes is enough to do both. I do 20 minutes HIIT (you can google for good HIIT programs - you could do it on the ellipitical) and about 20 minutes of upper or lower body strength training. Then I do another 5 intense minutes on treadmill and a 5 minute cooldown. That is 50 minutes.
  • lisafred24
    lisafred24 Posts: 306 Member
    The cardio will help you lose weight faster, but you will need the strength training to "firm up" since you are looking to lose 50 lbs. You need to find a routine that gives you both. I would suggest investing in a few sessions with a trainer that can help you figure out what to do with the time you have available.
  • xjamesrcaseboltx
    xjamesrcaseboltx Posts: 11
    I would suggest circuit training. I would pick 6 to 8 exercises to do with either weights(such as deadlifts) or body weight(such as push ups), do 10 to 12 reps of each exercise without any breaks between exercises. After you finish the very last exercise in your circuit then rest a few minutes, repeat the entire routine 3 or 4 times. With this method you are using weights to stimulate muscles but also keeping your heart rate up for cardio work. Search around on the internet for a routine just to get an idea how to structure it. Just as with any workout routine you may have to tweak things a bit to suit your fitness level and goals. Good luck!!!
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