starting back at the gym...

AlbaAngel25
AlbaAngel25 Posts: 484 Member
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone! Im going to be hitting the gym today and start attending regularly ....im just not sure what to start with. I am looking to lose another 40 to 50 lbs. Should i just stick with cardio or do weights as well....any advice would be great. Thanks in advancee

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  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    Do both.............and remeber to stretch AFTER you workout. good luck. Cardio to get your hear rate up and weights to build muscle. Muscle burns more calories.
  • czechsmate
    czechsmate Posts: 556 Member
    weights and cardio definately :bigsmile:
  • GibsonDarlin
    GibsonDarlin Posts: 202 Member
    you need to do both! I do cardio 6/7 days a week and weights 2/3 times. You need to tone those muscles and work burning the fat off so when its gone you have nice lean muscles to show
  • AlbaAngel25
    AlbaAngel25 Posts: 484 Member
    Ok sounds good! What do most ppl do first? Cardio or weights? I was thinking 40 mins cardio and we have this circuit at the gym that takes about 30 mins
  • ruthiebabe78
    ruthiebabe78 Posts: 20
    On my days that I do both cardio and strength....I prefer to do cardio first. My body is already nice and warmed up. Plus, I can really push myself and not have to dread the cardio part afterwards.
  • tvbibber
    tvbibber Posts: 7
    Hi! You and I are losing about the same amount of weight. Here is what I am doing:

    1. 20 Minutes of Interval (adjust incline/intensity every two minutes) workout. I use the treadmill and the elliptical for this.
    2. Do weights, as well -- a push, a pull, an ab, a leg press -- don't be afraid of the kettleballs! Watch the people with a trainer. You can literally follow whatever workout they are doing fairly close without the cost of the trainer! The important thing is to start off slow -- 2 sets of 10 each with a 30-second rest period in between. I use the 30-seconds to stretch out whatever muscel I just worked.
    3. Diet. I am doing a 65% Fat, 25% Protein, and 10% Carb diet. So far I am losing 1 pound a day! It is pretty restrictive, but is healthy. It was prescribed to me by a Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist. After 4 weeks on the plan, "carb up" on the weekend to refill your glycerone levels.

    Hope that helps! Can't wait to see you list your progress!
    :o)
  • StJamesPT
    StJamesPT Posts: 22 Member
    Hi A

    All of the above advice is sensible. If you're not sure what you're doing why not sign up for a few sessions with a qualified and insured Personal Trainer at your gym so that you get some basic advice.

    Mark Green
    Personal Trainer, Exercise Referral Instructor and
    Specialist Exercise Instructor (Diabetes and Obesity Management) - REPs L4
    Based in Bristol, UK

    PS Please feel free to add me as a friend, if you like. :smile:
  • cbear017
    cbear017 Posts: 345 Member
    Do both!

    As some very clever people on MFP have pointed out, doing cardio makes you look good with clothes on but strength training makes you look good nakkked (sic).

    My friend and I use the New Rules of Lifting for Women and we love it! Here's a link for it on Amazon:

    http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-Women-Goddess/dp/1583332944

    It can be intimidating using the free weights at first but a lot of gyms offer orientation sessions that introduce you to all of the equipment so take advantage of them if they're offered. There is also a New Rules...group you can join under the Groups section of the Community tab.
  • efranz12
    efranz12 Posts: 46 Member
    When I do weights I do a 10 minute warmup, 30-40 minutes weights, 30 more minutes of cardio and then 5-10 minutes of stretching. Keeps things interesting and I feel like I really get a solid workout.
  • AlbaAngel25
    AlbaAngel25 Posts: 484 Member
    Thanks so much for ur advice everyone!!
  • oneIT
    oneIT Posts: 388 Member
    When I do weights I do a 10 minute warmup, 30-40 minutes weights, 30 more minutes of cardio and then 5-10 minutes of stretching. Keeps things interesting and I feel like I really get a solid workout.

    ^ This!
  • czechsmate
    czechsmate Posts: 556 Member
    I do weight training first and then cardio. I mix the cardio up each day....either stationary bike or interals on the ARC or the treadmill
  • czechsmate
    czechsmate Posts: 556 Member
    When I do weights I do a 10 minute warmup, 30-40 minutes weights, 30 more minutes of cardio and then 5-10 minutes of stretching. Keeps things interesting and I feel like I really get a solid workout.

    ^ This!

    Agreed
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Definitely both. If you choose to do both in the same day, do weights first, then cardio.
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