All cardio no strength training

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  • honeysprinkles
    honeysprinkles Posts: 1,757 Member
    You can lose weight without any exercise at all, you'll just have to eat less. So yes, it's possible. However, it wouldn't be a bad idea to incorporate some mix of cardio and strength training to help get you in shape!
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Cardio alone - especially hunching over the treadmill for a half hour a day- wont give you a six pack or guns or a strong back or toned legs.

    But your heart will be a bit better off.
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    And what about strength training just to help improve posture and help you get along with life safely injury free... weak backs, cores, glutes etc cause poor running form which leads to running injuries. In addition a weak back / core may cause you an injury doing day to day life... add some strength training in..2 15 min sessions a week is good enough for you!
  • sunshineshica
    sunshineshica Posts: 277 Member
    When you're obese sometimes the only way to lose fat FAST enough to feel good about yourself is the fastest way....
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    but this guy isn't obese at 5'11 185. My husband used to be the same weight and was no where near obese. He's 202 now trying to get to 210 very little cardio all strength training. It's actually been a real big struggle for him to do but Anywho, I believe running is the best way to slim down fast. That's what I do and I do Speed Intervals. Seems to make me sweat alot more that way. If I have time at the end of my run at the gym, I do the ab machine with weights and back extensions. But for the most part running is my thing to do. I'll add in more strength training once I get to my goal.
  • SqautsAndOats
    SqautsAndOats Posts: 65 Member
    Running is strength training somewhat for your legs.

    No its not. Running doesn't provide enough resistance to cause hypertrophy

    Actually it does if you go from not running at all, to running. You can't deny that there would be some increase in muscle if one started running.

    Yes running can provide some beginner n00b gains, but they are very short lived. You compared running to strength training for legs. I would love to see the power lifter or body builder than runs to get stronger legs.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    posted just now by MFP user - LORINALYNN in the BEFORE/After thread- if she wants me to take this down I will- and I told her I posted this.

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  • gashinshotan
    gashinshotan Posts: 749 Member
    Running 30-45 degree hills is strength training and if. You run 2-4 miles on hills its a combo of both....my legs grew significantly and I attribute hill running to me being able to outrun an experienced marathoner in only two months of running.... (not just beat but literally lap this person 4 times in a 4 mile race)
    Running is strength training somewhat for your legs.

    No its not. Running doesn't provide enough resistance to cause hypertrophy

    Actually it does if you go from not running at all, to running. You can't deny that there would be some increase in muscle if one started running.

    Yes running can provide some beginner n00b gains, but they are very short lived. You compared running to strength training for legs. I would love to see the power lifter or body builder than runs to get stronger legs.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Running 30-45 degree hills is strength training and if. You run 2-4 miles on hills its a combo of both....my legs grew significantly and I attribute hill running to me being able to outrun an experienced marathoner in only two months of running.... (not just beat but literally lap this person 4 times in a 4 mile race)

    it's HIIT. Doing lots of cardio can change the way your muscles appear through the skin though- 100%

    Outrunning an experienced marathoner in a 4 mile race means nothing. My bff can only run 4-6 miles and he's meant for speed not distance. He can outrun me and beat me by minutes and minutes- but he cant keep up with me after mile 6 and I go on through 20 miles.

    Racing an endurance athlete in a sprint proves nothing.
  • 19danno77
    19danno77 Posts: 84 Member
    A good workout would satisfy both...follow the High Intensity Training guide for a great 2-4-1. No rest between sets, single sets to true failure, 15-30 minutes for a total workout that keeps your heart rate around 150 BPM and shreds muscle tissue...rest one week, repeat.
  • sunshineshica
    sunshineshica Posts: 277 Member
    posted just now by MFP user - LORINALYNN in the BEFORE/After thread- if she wants me to take this down I will- and I told her I posted this.

    11pounds.jpg

    Did this lady stop doing cardio or did she add weight lifting to cardio?
  • SqautsAndOats
    SqautsAndOats Posts: 65 Member
    Running is strength training somewhat for your legs.

    No its not. Running doesn't provide enough resistance to cause hypertrophy

    Actually it does if you go from not running at all, to running. You can't deny that there would be some increase in muscle if one started running.

    Yes running can provide some beginner n00b gains, but they are very short lived. You compared running to strength training for legs. I would love to see the power lifter or body builder than runs to get stronger legs.

    Running 30-45 degree hills is strength training and if. You run 2-4 miles on hills its a combo of both....my legs grew significantly and I attribute hill running to me being able to outrun an experienced marathoner in only two months of running.... (not just beat but literally lap this person 4 times in a 4 mile race)

    I can out sprint a marathoner and I don't even run... your argument is invalid
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    posted just now by MFP user - LORINALYNN in the BEFORE/After thread- if she wants me to take this down I will- and I told her I posted this.

    11pounds.jpg

    Did this lady stop doing cardio or did she add weight lifting to cardio?

    ASK HER- SHE IS sooooooooooooooo motivating!!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    posted just now by MFP user - LORINALYNN in the BEFORE/After thread- if she wants me to take this down I will- and I told her I posted this.

    11pounds.jpg

    Did this lady stop doing cardio or did she add weight lifting to cardio?

    ASK HER- SHE IS sooooooooooooooo motivating!!!

    :happy:

    I still run, but when I added heavy strength training, not only did my body change, but my running improved greatly. I was doing a 5k at a 9 minute mile in June/July, and an 8 minute mile in October.
  • fareedc
    fareedc Posts: 12 Member
    I just got the P90X system, so a week from now, i will be starting that bad boy. I'm consistent at whatever i do. Hopefully i will finish the whole thing. I hear that results are promising and is basically a combo of both.
    posted just now by MFP user - LORINALYNN in the BEFORE/After thread- if she wants me to take this down I will- and I told her I posted this.

    11pounds.jpg

    Did this lady stop doing cardio or did she add weight lifting to cardio?

    ASK HER- SHE IS sooooooooooooooo motivating!!!

    :happy:

    I still run, but when I added heavy strength training, not only did my body change, but my running improved greatly. I was doing a 5k at a 9 minute mile in June/July, and an 8 minute mile in October.
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