I try to get to gym 3-5 days a week for about an hour. Each time i pick either legs, back or arms, then do abs and then 30 min cardio (interval on ellip, or 4.0 on tread with 5-10 incline).
is that enough to really tone up?
Lsorrent
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Ideally, you want at least 30 minutes, most days in the week.
pipermaru
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depends what your goals are ... weight loss or maintenance, muscle tone, etc
Bee12
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my personal trainer told me
30 min - to maintain 45min+ for weight loss
whtevjenny
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yeah it really depends what you're looking to do. A half hour for me wasn't enough because I was looking to lose.
I think the major toning thing is the weight training -- it's the one thing that really made a significant difference for me.
Mommy2BeBride
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I think it all depends on the person, their food intake and also what you want to do. If it's for weight loss or to maintain what you look like now. Everyone is differenet I think!
pipermaru
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also a general rule i've found for myself when it comes to weight loss is its 80% food intake and only 20% exercise... if i really want to LOSE i just need to eat less
overexercising can increase your appetite without revving up your metabolism and undo all your hard work
but again, just toning up is another story
Hoda2010
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it also has a lot to do with intensity also. I do high intensity for 30 mins 5 days a week and have lost 45 pounds so far.....
Future Mrs P
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The more time and higher intensity you do the more likely you will be to lose weight. And I def agree that weight training after cardio is a must!!
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Posted by Future Mrs P
The more time and higher intensity you do the more likely you will be to lose weight. And I def agree that weight training after cardio is a must!!
ITA. This is what I used to do before the baby amd it worked but I also didn't really need to lose alot just like 10 pounds....now I need to lose like 30-40lbs.
peaches42587
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Posted by Lsorrent
Ideally, you want at least 30 minutes, most days in the week.
I agree. I think everyone thin or thick needs 30 min of aerobic exercise a day. just for better health overall.
I do 5 days of cardio a week at the gym and 4 days of weight training and I through in a Zumba class once a week if I can. I HATE using a tredmill or something. I so rather do a class.
