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WORKOUT
I usually do cardio workouts (bike, eliptical or treadmill type cardio) 3, 4, or 5 days a week, depending on how much time I have. Weights (I go to Gold's Gym---so by weights I mean those machines they have that you can do arm press type things and things for your legs and butt) I do about twice a week. And then everyday I try to do situps, lunges, squats, stuff like that. I'm wondering...do I really need to do the weights twice a week? Is doing cardio 3 or more times a week with the situps, lunges, etc 7 days a week good enough? Feedback please! I mean...what really IS a good workout plan?
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it depends, but you dont really NEED to do the weights 2 times a week
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It all depends on your fitness goals. If you're just trying to lose weight and slim down then what you're doing is great and you don't need to do the weights as much.
If you want to add muscle bulk then you may want to cut down on the cardio a bit (20 minutes or so before you lift weights) and then concentrate on one group of muscles every other day when you lift.
Example
Day 1: Arms + Shoulders
Day 2: Rest/Cardio
Day 3: Legs + Butt
Day 4: Rest/ Cardio
Day 5: Chest + Back + Abs
Day 6: Rest/Cardio
Day 7: Rest/ Cardio
Your body needs that rest day to heal your muscles. You don't necessarily make new muscle, but rather it hypertrophies (breaks down and builds up- hence why muscles hurt after a long workout). Oh and plenty of water + like a high protein bar after you lift weights to help the muscle building process.
Any other questions- don't hesitate to ask.
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ya-u dont reely need to do weights that much since you do all thatother stuff. Trust me -by doing all that, you're gonna be totally healthy and in fit condition. im doin a workout like that too-but less intense-you do watever fits you best and work at it.
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