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2005/03/13, 08:26 PM
Hi everyone,
I only have time for one set of weights and 30 mins. of cardio. I am eating quite well : mostly fish, fibrous carbs and brown rice, starchy carbs in the form of fruit or veg, and a bit of dairy - can't eat a lot of dairy.
I'm wondering if I should increase the weight I'm lifting(currently between 25-30lbs) as I still want to lose a bit of weight(20lbs). I was on a plateau and stayed on it for a long time, but now I am finally seeing progress again.
For cardio I'm currently doing 30mins. of HITT which I am really enjoying.
Still I am perplexed with how to get the maximum benefit for my goals.
All opinions are appreciated, I know there are some very knowledgeable people on this board.
Many thanks,
Sidney
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2005/03/13, 09:18 PM
Always challenge yourself, this keeps us progressing.
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
bb1fit@freetrainers.com
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2005/03/13, 10:00 PM
Always try and increae and don't foreget to change the exercises.
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Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet!
Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press.
Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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2005/03/14, 05:06 AM
So even though I'm doing high reps, I should increase the weight regardless of trying to lose weight?
I guess it makes sense to keep challenging my body so I will take of the weight right?
I think I'm getting this...
Cheers,
Sidney
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2005/03/14, 01:20 PM
Yes even if you are doing high reps. Eventually muscle adapts to the stress givin it. So if you are doing for example, a 10lb lateral raise with difficulty today, in about 1 month your muscle will have adapted to the stress and no more resistance. Thus you will have to increase the weight.
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Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet!
Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press.
Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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2005/03/14, 02:09 PM
Thanks for the responses everyone. Despite my break in weight training, I hadn't gained any more weight, but I did stay on a plateau, that I think is about to be terminated.
I have already lost 60lbs which seemed to come of with ease, but the last bit of weight wasn't moving.
I guess doing high reps I won't start to bulk at all, or can you? My other concern is doing just one set - I just don't have the time to do anymore. Will I still take of the pounds with just one set?
Many thanks,
Sidney
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