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Question about different routines

PolkaDotxoxo Posts: 2 Joined: 2009/01/04	2009/01/04, 01:08 PM I see on here that many people do different areas on different days(chest days, leg days, etc). I am mainly doing cardio, I would like to build my stamina in this area. I also want to work on my legs and am planning to do some leg oriented exercises, such as stairs, in addition to my treadmill, which I intend to the most. I am not nearly as worried about my upper body as I am my lower. Is my plan a wise one or am I just fooling myself?
returnofplex Posts: 801 Joined: 2007/10/26	2009/01/04, 01:35 PM You should be worried about your whole body. Did you know that as you get older(usually starts in 30's) your muscle tissue starts to degrade at up to 1% per year if you don't do something to maintain it? Lean muscle tissue is the biggest calorie spender in your body and it takes strength training in some form to maintain it.