Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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Cardio and weight loss

Frogg442
Frogg442
Posts: 4
Joined: 2007/04/10
United States
2007/04/25, 03:41 PM
I know this question is probably on here somewhere already, but here it goes. I need to lose about 35 pounds, that I put on over the course of 6 months or so. I currently strength train for about 20 minutes a day 5 days a week, and I run on the elliptical trainer for 20-40 minutes 5 days a week. I just want to know, is that enough to begin to lose weight, or should I be doing more? I also have two VERY active little girls that I chase after. Thanks in advance for all your advice and help.:big_smile:

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Velasca
Velasca
Posts: 441
Joined: 2006/10/26
United States
2007/04/25, 09:12 PM
as long as your diet is *in check* any cardio activity is a plus :D once you start seeing the weight loss you might consider switching things around alittle...keep educating yourself and the dedication....it will all come together :)
bb1fit
bb1fit
Posts: 11,105
Joined: 2001/06/30
United States
2007/04/25, 09:49 PM
Your diet determines your results. Exercise other than helping you get healthier and more 'hard' rather than just lose weight is simply a means to burn more calories if fat loss is your goal. It will keep you from being skinny flabby if you know what I mean.

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"If it ain't broke, you aren't trying."