There's a guy at my gym that does it. He'll do a set, then go full blast on the treadmill for 30 seconds. It's funny too because the treadmill he has to use isn't really near the weight area but he leaves it running for like 30 minutes. I read a little about it supposed to be awesome for getting your body to release HGH [esp for people 35yr old +] and fat burn. This guy was always big but since he went this way he's stayed big but got ripped too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training
I don't do the treadmill but I will do something between sets to keep my and push my heart rate up. Bench step ups (20) are good because you don't have to leave the weight area. I also like to do jump lunges (20), jump rope ( 1 minute) and the stationary bike (1 minute).
There is definitely a new kind of rush I'm experiencing post workout versus just lifting alone. I'm kind of kicking myself for not trying this sooner. Then, I do a spinach-fruit-water shake from the NutriBlast blender to end the session.
So since I started to lift again, is it necessary to do cardio to lose weight or weight lifting also helps with losing weight? (So far I'm just getting used to doing squats, pull ups, and bench press). Most of the weight i lost in the last 2 years has been due to 7 full court basketball games everyday.
Lazy all day, move slow, no energy and haven't worked out in a couple weeks. Started snoring because of the weight gain. Back in track, eating fruits and let me tell you it's better than drinking preworkouts. Preworkout drinks were making me lethargic and sleepy.
im starting my third week of excersice at the gym.. My scheudle is as per below and would like a couple of input by you experts in here. Monday: Full Body workout (Machines) Chest/Incline/Shoulder/butterflies Legs/thighs/Calves, Bicep/Tricep/Back and abs (Thats 11 machines) 10 Minutes in Steam room after workout Tuesday: Cardio (45-60 Minutes in treadmill or split between Treadmill and Elyptical (10 Minutes Steam room) Wensday:Full Body workout (Machines) Chest/Incline/Shoulder/butterflies Legs/thighs/Calves, Bicep/Tricep/Back and abs (Thats 11 machines) 10 Minutes in Steam room after workout Thursday: Cardio (45-60 Minutes in treadmill or split between Treadmill and Elyptical (10 Minutes Steam room) Friday: Full Body workout (Machines) Chest/Incline/Shoulder/butterflies Legs/thighs/Calves, Bicep/Tricep/Back and abs (Thats 11 machines) 10 Minutes in Steam room after workout Saturday: Cardio (45-60 Minutes in treadmill or split between Treadmill and Elyptical (10 Minutes Steam room) Sunday: Cardio (45-60 Minutes in treadmill or split between Treadmill and Elyptical might play a little basketball as well (10 Minutes Steam room) My first week on the machines i was doing 2 sets of 12 reps on each machine, the 2nd week i did 2 sets of 20 or 15 reps.. This third week im doing the same 20 on first set and 15 on second set, and im feeling it much more than the 12 reps/2 sets i did in the first week. I go at 5:30 AM and im out by 6:30 AM I weight about 180 LBs and am 5'6 (im looking to get leaner and toned up) so far i see some results, but i think i weigh the same or if not more, but the weird part is my pants fit me loose and i look better-- weird My diet is pretty normal - I eat about 1000- 1500 Calories a day healthy foods, maybe less sometimes.. Lots of water.. My question to yall: Is the above the right way to go: Do you think this will give me good results? Is there something i need to be taking to improve? when should i start going to free- Weights? What do yall think on the above workout
htown1984. I'm definitely not an expert. Personally, I enjoy doing the split workout schedule more. So I can focus on one/two muscle groups, then letting them rest. Also, you're gonna be stronger with free weights because you will forced to stabilize yourself more. I only use machines near the end of the workout due to muscle fatigue. I started off last March at your exact height/weight. I'm a few pounds away from losing 30lbs total. But I'm not too worried about that number since I gained alot of muscle. Be consistent with your workouts and diet. That's the most important thing.
^^ So you just want to lose body fat, not really interested in gaining muscle, correct? If you're not nursing any injuries or have any structural problems, then there's no reason why you can't switch to weights now. If you don't feel comfortable with them, you can always wait a little longer. As for your routine, i'd make Sunday a rest day. Eventually you may have to increase the intensity on cardio and weight, with the duration going down. You're going to need that rest.
I think I know what you're trying to say, and I'd say it's not necessary to do cardio to lose bodyfat. Like you said yourself, diet is the main part of the equation. Weights will definitely get you there... adding cardio will just get you there a little faster. I stopped doing cardio for a while, but since I've started cutting again I've been doing at 20 min HIIT session every other workout (3x a week).
thanks for your input.. Yea i will be consistent and hope for the best.. Im doing the Full body work out with machines for atleast a month or more.. I might start to bench/Chest with free weights after a Month.. I really just want to tone up and look fit.. i hope this workout will work..
yes correct.. I want to get lean/toned/fit.. I think i have plenty of fat to turn to muscle and i used to work out a lot back in high school, therefore i would think i have some muscle still there LOL.. I just want to loose the fat and get tone..
I seem to recall reading some article that says people who want to lose weight should blow off the cardio and just lift heavy weights exclusively (i.e. 10 reps per set; 2 - 3 sets per exercise). I've always done cardio and weight lifting but not on the same day...until I started trying this high performance (HIIT) stuff. It's very hard to figure who is right in that argument when you have two different sides telling you two different things.
