Good morning all!!
What is a good balance (weekly) between cardio and weights?
I'm 66 years young, healthy, in relatively good shape, slightly overweight, do 3 - 4 miles per day on the treadmill (fast walking.. no running) at the gym 5 - 6 days per week. I have done step in the past and want to get back to it. I know I need to add weight training to my schedule (I'm an absolute beginner on weights) and want to get started tomorrow !!!!
So... my question is..... for a 6 day/week program...
3 cardio and 3 weights? Or 4 cardio and 2 weights? And where do core work and stretching fit in?
Is it best to do upper body weights one day and lower body another and then upper again on another day and lower again on a 4th day? Or better to do upper and lower body on the same day twice a week?
Should I do core/abs as part of the weight training days?
Stretch after weight training?
LOL... as you can see... I'll looking for some general theories..
I own.. so far..
Basic step/ Body Fusion
Low Impact Step/Total Body Sculpting
Stretch Max
Core Max
and I have the Low Impact Series on order...
I'm also thinking about ordering:
Muscle Max
High Reps
I know that I can do those with low weights to start....
I also own:
Body Max 2 but that is MUCH too advanced for me...
I have printed out Cathe's recommended 12-week Beginner Rotation... which I will start tomorrow..
but in general.... what's the general philosophy of ratio between cardio and weights... and how about core/abs and stretching?
I realize that everyone's needs/wants/preferences are different, but what's a good target for a general program?
Thanks in advance...... I REALLY need some help with this !!!!
What is a good balance (weekly) between cardio and weights?
I'm 66 years young, healthy, in relatively good shape, slightly overweight, do 3 - 4 miles per day on the treadmill (fast walking.. no running) at the gym 5 - 6 days per week. I have done step in the past and want to get back to it. I know I need to add weight training to my schedule (I'm an absolute beginner on weights) and want to get started tomorrow !!!!
So... my question is..... for a 6 day/week program...
3 cardio and 3 weights? Or 4 cardio and 2 weights? And where do core work and stretching fit in?
Is it best to do upper body weights one day and lower body another and then upper again on another day and lower again on a 4th day? Or better to do upper and lower body on the same day twice a week?
Should I do core/abs as part of the weight training days?
Stretch after weight training?
LOL... as you can see... I'll looking for some general theories..
I own.. so far..
Basic step/ Body Fusion
Low Impact Step/Total Body Sculpting
Stretch Max
Core Max
and I have the Low Impact Series on order...
I'm also thinking about ordering:
Muscle Max
High Reps
I know that I can do those with low weights to start....
I also own:
Body Max 2 but that is MUCH too advanced for me...
I have printed out Cathe's recommended 12-week Beginner Rotation... which I will start tomorrow..
but in general.... what's the general philosophy of ratio between cardio and weights... and how about core/abs and stretching?
I realize that everyone's needs/wants/preferences are different, but what's a good target for a general program?
Thanks in advance...... I REALLY need some help with this !!!!