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Chance_Dog Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/07/02	2004/07/02, 02:39 AM Hi guys, At the moment I'm in the middle of a fitness routine that is weight training on Monday Wednesday Friday. The weight session is for around 40 minutes. The following cardio sessions are 45 mins with a abs session at the end that lasts around 5 to 7 minutes Cardio on Tuesday Thursday Saturday My Question is this, On Mondays through Friday I'm also power walking 3 miles around our local lake just for the extra calorie burn, but I'm not sure if I'm better to do the 3 mile walk Directly after working out or wait a few hours THEN do the walk. I read somewhere that a session lasting longer then an hour wasn't good for you so I was concerned where to put the walk. Thanks in Advance. Chance Dog :dumbbell:
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/07/02, 08:41 AM I think seperating the two would be good, but if it fits your schedule better to do it after your weight training, bring your shaker and drink a protein shake while you power walk. -------------- \"Inscribe this on the charm that dangles from your navel, girls. Guys, tattoo this on your biceps: Building muscle and might builds strong minds and character. Respect and humility come from lifting weights and feeding yourself with care. And from these distinguished qualities a great nation of people is built, by God. (Of course the God part is your choice, friend.)\" Dave Draper
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2004/07/02, 05:23 PM Hi and welcome to FT! Great to have you here! Looks like you are workin' hard! -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2004/07/02, 07:01 PM Is it possible to have hours between lifting & walking? that would be best If not follow Asimmer advice -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
porphyria Posts: 106 Joined: 2004/04/24	2004/07/02, 08:32 PM Please someone correct me if I'm wrong here but : If you want to build muscle, all that running might just be killing your calories needed to add the muscle, so I would do as Asimmer said and drink a protein shake / some sort-of caloric intake as you do your walk.
Chance_Dog Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/07/02	2004/07/02, 09:28 PM Thanks guys, Not only do I appreciate the warm welcome from you all but I also appreciate your input. Porphyria, you are probable correct about losing the mass, However its not Mass I have a problem with right now it’s the spongy centre that’s creating the embarrassment LOL I only plan on doing the power walking for around three to four weeks total, just to give an extra boost the calories burned, once I level out again the power walk will be dropped and I will continue with the weight lifting & cardio routines. Thanks again too all Chance Dog
porphyria Posts: 106 Joined: 2004/04/24	2004/07/02, 09:43 PM Ah I understand then, yes thats what I am trying to do aswell.. however I'd like to be able to gain muscle and lose the fat on my abs, but I guess it looks like I have to choose one or the other :(