Cardio & toning up

[laurigee 545]

I personally do cardio one day then weights the next. My use of weights is to strengthen my body and tone. If I can do 3 sets of 12 easily it's not enough weight. By your 3rd set I feel I need to push to get in the last few reps. I leave very little time between sets and very little time getting to the next exercise! This is giving me cardio affects also! There have been new studies that show weight resistance exercise burns calories and fat faster than cardio alone. I personally could never lift weights at the level it would take to add weight! Good muscle tone and Strength is just as important as working on your heart rate and endurance. It makes for a healthy total package. Remember, you may need to experiment, everyone's bodies are different and respond differently! This is a lifelong commitment, so don't be afraid to take time to see what works best for you!

[laurigee 545]

Duh ... My bad ; )

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Lee

Thanks for the info, I just ordered it! No matter how much we think we know there is always something we can learn! Can't wait to get it!

[jaydee7 63]

I personally do cardio one day then weights the next. My use of weights is to strengthen my body and tone. If I can do 3 sets of 12 easily it's not enough weight. By your 3rd set I feel I need to push to get in the last few reps. I leave very little time between sets and very little time getting to the next exercise! This is giving me cardio affects also! There have been new studies that show weight resistance exercise burns calories and fat faster than cardio alone. I personally could never lift weights at the level it would take to add weight! Good muscle tone and Strength is just as important as working on your heart rate and endurance. It makes for a healthy total package. Remember' date=' you may need to experiment, everyone's bodies are different and respond differently! This is a lifelong commitment, so don't be afraid to take time to see what works best for you![/quote']

I've been an athlete all my life so I can lift heavy weights. I just don't know if I'm doing tooth && my weight loss is going to be really slow. I'm gonna try what you do. Hopefully it works out.(: thank you.