Strength training and cardio

[kerribilliot1]

I have been an exerciser for the majority of the past 16 years. Only recently, with the help of Cathe's videos, have I become a strength training junkie. It is nice to see muscle definition! I have been doing 30-45 minutes of cardio 6 days/week and alternating upper/lower body strength training 6 days/wk as well. I am having some issues with my feet. I absolutely LOVE step aeobics and all of the jumping, but it is taking a toll on my feet. My question is this, how many days/wk would I need to do cardio and strength training to see results, but give my feet a rest from some of the high impact aerobics? Would it be acceptable to do 3 days cardio and 3 days strength training (doing upper and lower body on the same day)? This may sound like a silly question but with the new STS workouts, after you complete the 12 weeks do you start over????

 

[LaughingWater]

Alternating weights and cardio works for many people, myself included. I say try it and see how your body responds. You never know, you may improve even more.

The STS Forum may answer your second question.

 

[aveggiegirl]

Foot issues

You didn't mention what your foot issues are, but when my feet started hurting from doing step aerobics and high impact floor aerobics I changed my shoes. I now where the Ryka N-Gage Studio mid. No more sore feet! I ordered them from Piperlime. You don't have to pay for shipping, even if you need to send them back.

 

[kerribilliot1]

That was the first thing I did, but I bought Nike's. I think it got worse. My mom has nerve problems in her feet. I think I inherited her problems. If I do too much jumping my toes tingle slightly. I bought an elliptical and can't do it anymore because my toes go numb. I will try the RYKA's. Is that what Cathe wears??

 

[fitover40]

I found that lacing my shoes differently helped with my foot issues. I like my shoes tied tight, but then it would be too tight over the mid part and my toes would go numb eventually. Could this be your problem? If so, I can dig up the url for how to tie your shoes for different problems that I found.

 

[kerribilliot1]

I have noticed that too. Sometimes if I tie them too tight my ankles hurt.

 

[fitover40]

You may want to check out the lacing techniques on this website. I like the loop lacing lock tech. http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=482

 

[soon2bfit]

I got orthodics from Good Feet. No more back or feet problems ever!!!

 

[celestialtimes]

I also changed my shoes to Ryka! Good enough for Cathe...good enough for me...and sure enough...I love them. My feet don't bug me...