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Help!
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22 June 2008 19:51
I was wondering, just a quick question really.
If, I were to do:
Monday: Weights
Tuesday: Cardio
Wednesday: Weights
Thursday: Cardio
Friday: Weights
Now, if I instead did cardio everyday instead, surely that would optimise fat loss, but would I lose A LOT of muscle?
Just wondering how important weights for losing fat really is.
Just posted this in an existing thread a moment ago, but thought it might receive a quicker response if I make a brand new thread. Also, if the answer is yes, and Weights are vital for fat loss, then is it possible to train on just bodyweight training? I have a chin up bar etc, because the best Gym where I live is about a 40 minute brisk walk from where I live, I tryed it for a week, but 40 minutes there, and 40 minutes back, gets extremely boring after a while.
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RE: Help!
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26 June 2008 20:06
Hi, weights are very important for weight loss as the more muscle you carry the
higher your metabolism as muscle need calories just to maintain them-selves at rest.
So, try mixing your weigts and cardio on seperate days at first then when you feel fit
enough you can start combining them to-gether.
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RE: Help!
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27 June 2008 10:42
I agree in regards to weight training.
Now, about the body weight training you asked... I don't see how you can get a proper workout unless you are either 1. extremely large and/ or 2. quite weak. I mean, chin ups are one thing, but how many push ups would you need to do to get a proper workout.... or squats/ lunges for that matter.
Now dont get me wrong, of course this is better than not doing any resistance training. A gym would just be superior.
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RE: Help!
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29 June 2008 15:26
ORIGINAL: alin1975
I agree in regards to weight training.
Now, about the body weight training you asked... I don't see how you can get a proper workout unless you are either 1. extremely large and/ or 2. quite weak. I mean, chin ups are one thing, but how many push ups would you need to do to get a proper workout.... or squats/ lunges for that matter.
Now dont get me wrong, of course this is better than not doing any resistance training. A gym would just be superior.
I don't think the quantity of my workout comes into it that much, it's the intensity.
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