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Is my cardio training appropriate?

kviros Posts: 16 Joined: 2001/06/29	2001/06/29, 05:35 AM Hi! I do three sessions per week of weight training (body part splitted) and I add at the end of each of my weight training session a 25mn cardio workout. I also do 1hour cardio session (no weight training on that day) per week. Is this too much? not enough? I just started this program (2 weeks ago). Advantages: I don't feel "dead" and am happy about the cardio split and variety. But my concerns are: is this going to work? My goal is to tone up, shape. I am looking for loosing abit of fat too but not too much (height: 5 ft 1 in., weight: 105 pounds). Who can tell me if I exercise correctly or not? Thanks! KM
snowboarder_76 Posts: 144 Joined: 2001/05/27	2001/06/29, 01:15 PM One thing you might try is do your cardio before you lift. Over a week maybe you'll notice a difference. If your adding muscle, your resting metabolism will get higher. So depending on how drastic you want to go losing the weight, you may be fine doing a little cardio (dont tire yourself) then your weight training. Try that and see if your happy, if not then go from there. -snow p.s. yes the programs work, as long as you follow them closely and be sure to eat right! It may seem like a lot of food, but youll need it for the muscle!
archan Posts: 135 Joined: 2001/04/14	2001/06/30, 12:55 AM I think its a bit 2 much compared 2 ur goal.U said u want 2 lose a little bit of fat.For that cardio training for 3-4 days for 25 min is enough.B'cos u also lose fat during ur weright training session.
mongrel2012 Posts: 125 Joined: 2001/05/04	2001/06/30, 01:12 AM please remember that your diet is probably more important than your training..
kviros Posts: 16 Joined: 2001/06/29	2001/07/02, 06:11 AM Thanks to all for your great advice! Yes, I also believe that nutrition will be the key part here.. Hard while working, sitting in meetings, etc.. But another challenge :-) KM