strength training

[BethRN]

I was wondering if anyone thought that focusing on strength training more than cardio would be more effective in seeing muscle definition and losing the last 10lbs?

Thanks,
Beth

 

[Mckmain]

Beth..what worked for me was more strength, less cardio and a very CLEAN diet!!......Carole

 

[hippahips]

I think both go hand in hand, along with a clean diet. Cardio may burn more calories during the workout, but strength training continues to burn fat even hours after the workout. I notice that when I hit the weights really hard (especially with the new Gym Styles), I'm actually hungrier than when I do more cardio.

Pinky

 

[tytbody]

Most definately yes. Did you check out her rotation for that? I agree with the more weights answer for the burning off the fat. Love knowing while I'm sleeping they are in there doing their thing. Fixing me up. Making it look all pretty. some day I'll see it. lol.


~~TyTbody~~
Working towards Perpetual Motion

 

[kathryn]

How about a rotation that focuses on weights with minimal cardio for 3 weeks, then goes to a recovery week, then goes to a more cardio intensive 3 weeks? That way, you're mixing things up, and you can see what works best for you. And you can finish off the rotation by alternating the strength-intensive week and the cardio-intensive week. (Freely inspired by P90X, which has a similar rotation, but without the "cardio intensive" part of it.)