I've always heard that you should do cardio before lifting weights to warm up. But, then I hear people that do it after lifting weights what's the difference and why do people do that. I am 24 yrs old, 5,1, and weight 105lbs, I am underweight, but the reason why I do cardio is to warm up and I am trying to get rid of these damn love handles...lol...So what is your suggestion. I am also confused on how much cardio I should do since I am already skinny and I dont want to burn muscle only fat. Thanks in advance for your answer =)
Answer:
after the weights.. cardio always comes after the weights. this way, you have more energy available when weight training, leading to a more effective workout, and secondly, you will have used alot of the stored muscle glycogen during the course of your weight workout, leading to a more effective fat burning effect from your cardio afterwards. you can safely do 30-40 minutes of cardio 3x-4x weekly without burning into muscle mass. cardio sessions that go over 45 minutes begin to sap you of muscle size. hope this helps, good luck
According to the trainers at my gym, it doesn't matter which you do first.
Do 5-10 minutes of warm up at a decent pace, then 15-45 minutes at the end when your muscles are depleted to lose fat. It will be hard, but push through it.It has something to do with all of the carbs in your system being burned up during your weight workout, so the cardio you do at the end only has fat to burn.Love handles have more to do with heredity than fat, so you could get even thinner and still have the appearance of love handles.
Does not matter. Most people seem to like to do cardio first then weight lift because it 'warms up the muscles". This is false as the muscles are warmed up whenever you use them. So you can warm your muscles up perfectly fine by starting your exercise by lifting light weight. I actually prefer to lift first then do cardio. This is my personal preference because I hate cardio and I find if I do it first I tend to be wiped out for lifting, which is what I am really concentrating on.
You also can do cardio to help with those love handles. Don't worry about burning away muscle. Your body uses simple carbohydrates first for fuel, then begins to break down fat. Only after ATP can no longer be adequately provided from fat do you begin to break down proteins, which muscle is made out of. After that you start to break down your nucleic acids...you do not need to worry about that. Also lifting weights will help to burn those love handles because muscle requires much more energy to maintain itself than fat. By increasing muscle mass, you will be increasing your metabolism (specifically your catabolism which is the breaking down process)
If you're thin, you need to eat good calories and train with weights. You need quality calories from good fats and protein. Tuna, Chicken, Steak, egg whites etc.Stretching or light weight sets prior to a full weight training session is what most body builders do to warm up. Cardio is left for after the workout (if at all). You burn calories during a good weight training workout. You can continue to burn calories after the weights if you want with cardio. In order to build muscle you need to lift weights and feed the muscles with good food (protein). Body builders "bulk" or gain as much muscle as they can. They try to gain as much muscle and as little fat as possible. Then increase the cardio, decrease the amount of calories when they prepare for a show. Cardio can be used to burn excess calories, but is usually used when trying to "cut" or lose weight.Cardio before weight training will make you tired. You will not be able to lift the weight you typically could without the cardio. You need to build up you muscle by lifting to your potential during your training sessions.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Cardio and strength... does it matter when i do my cardio before,after or middle of strength training?
Hi im a 17 year old girl... and i have been working out for about a year now, before that i just played sports, and jogged, but now i am into volleyball all year round on a top team so practices can be pretty intense, anyways, on top of that, i go to to the gym, right now its my 1 month of beach season so im not doing much practice, so im going to the gym more often, anyways i have school indoor tryouts in about 3 weeks,,, and does it matter when i do my cardio at the gym, i have been doing it at the start of my routine, but it seems alot easier to do after lifting a few wieghts and working on my legs, easier to breath i guess,,, is that cause i already have my blood flowing from lifting wieghts, or im i cheating some way, cause i heard its best to do 45 mins of cardio for women at the start of the workout... anyways let me know
Answer:
warm-up with cardio for 15 minutes to get the heart rate elevated and blood flow increased. then perform your resistance training and finish up with the rest of our cardio workout. you want to keep the total training time to 90 minutes or less.
From Denise Astin to Podcast fitness ,I always heard it is best to do like cardio for 10 minutes and strength training 10 minutes at least 30 minutes to and hour daily. I think it's wonderful someone as young as you is exercising and caring about your health .
God Bless
i personally like to do cardio first because if i get my heart up to its target heart rate then if i continue to do strength training i feel like my heart rate stays up and therefor i burn more calories and keep my heart pumping longer.
Answer:
warm-up with cardio for 15 minutes to get the heart rate elevated and blood flow increased. then perform your resistance training and finish up with the rest of our cardio workout. you want to keep the total training time to 90 minutes or less.
From Denise Astin to Podcast fitness ,I always heard it is best to do like cardio for 10 minutes and strength training 10 minutes at least 30 minutes to and hour daily. I think it's wonderful someone as young as you is exercising and caring about your health .
God Bless
i personally like to do cardio first because if i get my heart up to its target heart rate then if i continue to do strength training i feel like my heart rate stays up and therefor i burn more calories and keep my heart pumping longer.
Cardio and Jump Rope?
Hello. I'm looking to get a good cardio workout but I am sadly confined to the house/back yard. All I have is a jump rope, no tread mill.My question is, is jumping rope as good of a cardio workout as jogging/running? And how long should I do it for a good cardio workout?
Answer:
Jumping rope is EXCELLENT cardiovascular exercise. You burn more calories jumping rope than running.You'll need to jump rope for 30 minutes to get a good workout.However, you don't have to start there! Start slowly and work your way up. Try starting out for 5-10 minutes first and slowly add on to your time.
Answer:
Jumping rope is EXCELLENT cardiovascular exercise. You burn more calories jumping rope than running.You'll need to jump rope for 30 minutes to get a good workout.However, you don't have to start there! Start slowly and work your way up. Try starting out for 5-10 minutes first and slowly add on to your time.
Carbs and Fiber Question....?
If I am counting carbs, should I count the carb content or carb content minus the fiber content?So, if I had some popcorn with 23 grams of carbs and 8 grams of fiber, should I count that as 23 grams of carb OR 15 grams of carbs consumed?
Answer:
Never count the fiber. The fiber is FREE because your body just passes it on by. So count the 15, not 23.
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Answer:
Never count the fiber. The fiber is FREE because your body just passes it on by. So count the 15, not 23.
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Carbohydrates ??
Ok I heard that carbohydrates make you meatier and thats exactly what i want to do anyway i know all about the protein and fibre i just want to know how many carbohydrates in one meal do i need to eat to get me a bit meatier any one know oh and what foods are packed with healthy carbohyrdates ??..x
Answer:
200G to 300G a day of carbohydrates the healthy carbs or potatos and pastagood luck
they wont help alone ur just get fat if u dont work out and do some weights.
Carbohydrates release energy slowly, and proteins release energy quickly.So Carbohydrates are more likely to be kept and stored as fat for energy later on. Where as proteins, and sugars are going to be burned off almost immediately as a quick resource of energy.Potatoes, pasta and cereals are about the best source of Carbohydrate you need. If you eat over 100 grams of Carbohydrates daily you should put on weight, depending on the how active you are.Take a look at this site, it will give you some good idea of what to eat to help you bulk up a little.http://www.healthyeatingclub.com/info/bo...
Answer:
200G to 300G a day of carbohydrates the healthy carbs or potatos and pastagood luck
they wont help alone ur just get fat if u dont work out and do some weights.
Carbohydrates release energy slowly, and proteins release energy quickly.So Carbohydrates are more likely to be kept and stored as fat for energy later on. Where as proteins, and sugars are going to be burned off almost immediately as a quick resource of energy.Potatoes, pasta and cereals are about the best source of Carbohydrate you need. If you eat over 100 grams of Carbohydrates daily you should put on weight, depending on the how active you are.Take a look at this site, it will give you some good idea of what to eat to help you bulk up a little.http://www.healthyeatingclub.com/info/bo...
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Cant stop eating?
i cant stop eating. this has been going on for about 3 days. everday after school once i start eating i cant stop, and even during recess and lunch im never full enough, and when i finally think im stuffed im hungry again in an hour. im only 15 and due for my period. why is this ?
Answer:
Hi. Lee. My ID is Ms. Dell. My pleasure to meet you.I got to understand you are having problems eating a lot.Sometimes the strongest longings for food happen when you're at your weakest point emotionally. Many people turn to food for comfort 鈥?consciously or unconsciously 鈥?when they're facing a difficult problem or looking to keep themselves occupied.But emotional eating 鈥?eating as a way to suppress or soothe negative emotions, such as stress, anger, anxiety, boredom, sadness and loneliness 鈥?can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Often, emotional eating leads to eating too much food, especially high-calorie, sweet, salty and fatty foods.The good news is that if you're prone to emotional eating, you can take steps to regain control of your eating habits and get back on track with your weight-loss goals.
Some foods may have seemingly addictive qualities. For example, when you eat palatable foods, such as chocolate, your body releases trace amounts of mood- and satisfaction-elevating opiates. That "reward" may reinforce a preference for foods that are most closely associated with specific feelings. Related to this is the simple fact that the pleasure of eating offsets negative emotions.Food can also be a distraction. If you're worried about an upcoming event or rethinking an earlier conflict, eating comfort foods may distract you. But the distraction is only temporary. While you're eating, your thoughts focus on the pleasant taste of your comfort food. Unfortunately, when you're done overeating, your attention returns to your worries, and you may now bear the additional burden of guilt about overeating.I am going to help you correct this, Lee. Learn to recognize true hunger. Is your hunger physical or emotional? If you ate just a few hours ago and don't have a rumbling stomach, you're probably not really hungry. Give the craving a few minutes to passKnow your triggers. For the next several days, write down what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat, how you're feeling when you eat and how hungry you are. Over time, you may see patterns emerge that reveal negative eating patterns and triggers to avoid.
Look elsewhere for comfort. Instead of unwrapping a candy bar, take a walk, treat yourself to a movie, listen to music, read or call a friend. If you think that stress relating to a particular event is nudging you toward the refrigerator, try talking to someone about it to distract yourself. Plan enjoyable events for yourself.
Don't keep unhealthy foods around. Avoid having an abundance of high-calorie comfort foods in the house. If you feel hungry or blue, postpone the shopping trip for a few hours so that these feelings don't influence your decisions at the store.
Snack healthy. If you feel the urge to eat between meals, choose a low-fat, low-calorie food, such as fresh fruit, vegetables with fat-free dip or unbuttered popcorn. Or test low-fat, lower calorie versions of your favorite foods to see if they satisfy your craving.
Eat a balanced diet. If you're not getting enough calories to meet your energy needs, you may be more likely to give in to emotional eating. Try to eat at fairly regular times. Include foods from the basic groups in your meals. Emphasize whole grains, vegetables and fruits, as well as low-fat dairy products and lean protein sources. When you fill up on the basics, you're more likely to feel fuller, longer.
Exercise regularly and get adequate rest. Your mood is more manageable and your body can more effectively fight stress when it's fit and well rested.
If you give in to emotional eating, forgive yourself and start fresh the next day. Try to learn from the experience, and make a plan for how you can prevent it in the future. Focus on the positive changes you're making in your eating habits and give yourself credit for making changes that ensure better health.I hope you'll be successful.Again, Lee, it was my pleasure talking with you today. You have a great day now.Ms. Dell.
Maybe you have tape worms
eat a plant
hey..i have the same problem as well... hope to learn from the answers you get... i can only ever feel full for a while
Maybe you're pregnant.
Answer:
Hi. Lee. My ID is Ms. Dell. My pleasure to meet you.I got to understand you are having problems eating a lot.Sometimes the strongest longings for food happen when you're at your weakest point emotionally. Many people turn to food for comfort 鈥?consciously or unconsciously 鈥?when they're facing a difficult problem or looking to keep themselves occupied.But emotional eating 鈥?eating as a way to suppress or soothe negative emotions, such as stress, anger, anxiety, boredom, sadness and loneliness 鈥?can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Often, emotional eating leads to eating too much food, especially high-calorie, sweet, salty and fatty foods.The good news is that if you're prone to emotional eating, you can take steps to regain control of your eating habits and get back on track with your weight-loss goals.
Some foods may have seemingly addictive qualities. For example, when you eat palatable foods, such as chocolate, your body releases trace amounts of mood- and satisfaction-elevating opiates. That "reward" may reinforce a preference for foods that are most closely associated with specific feelings. Related to this is the simple fact that the pleasure of eating offsets negative emotions.Food can also be a distraction. If you're worried about an upcoming event or rethinking an earlier conflict, eating comfort foods may distract you. But the distraction is only temporary. While you're eating, your thoughts focus on the pleasant taste of your comfort food. Unfortunately, when you're done overeating, your attention returns to your worries, and you may now bear the additional burden of guilt about overeating.I am going to help you correct this, Lee. Learn to recognize true hunger. Is your hunger physical or emotional? If you ate just a few hours ago and don't have a rumbling stomach, you're probably not really hungry. Give the craving a few minutes to passKnow your triggers. For the next several days, write down what you eat, how much you eat, when you eat, how you're feeling when you eat and how hungry you are. Over time, you may see patterns emerge that reveal negative eating patterns and triggers to avoid.
Look elsewhere for comfort. Instead of unwrapping a candy bar, take a walk, treat yourself to a movie, listen to music, read or call a friend. If you think that stress relating to a particular event is nudging you toward the refrigerator, try talking to someone about it to distract yourself. Plan enjoyable events for yourself.
Don't keep unhealthy foods around. Avoid having an abundance of high-calorie comfort foods in the house. If you feel hungry or blue, postpone the shopping trip for a few hours so that these feelings don't influence your decisions at the store.
Snack healthy. If you feel the urge to eat between meals, choose a low-fat, low-calorie food, such as fresh fruit, vegetables with fat-free dip or unbuttered popcorn. Or test low-fat, lower calorie versions of your favorite foods to see if they satisfy your craving.
Eat a balanced diet. If you're not getting enough calories to meet your energy needs, you may be more likely to give in to emotional eating. Try to eat at fairly regular times. Include foods from the basic groups in your meals. Emphasize whole grains, vegetables and fruits, as well as low-fat dairy products and lean protein sources. When you fill up on the basics, you're more likely to feel fuller, longer.
Exercise regularly and get adequate rest. Your mood is more manageable and your body can more effectively fight stress when it's fit and well rested.
If you give in to emotional eating, forgive yourself and start fresh the next day. Try to learn from the experience, and make a plan for how you can prevent it in the future. Focus on the positive changes you're making in your eating habits and give yourself credit for making changes that ensure better health.I hope you'll be successful.Again, Lee, it was my pleasure talking with you today. You have a great day now.Ms. Dell.
Maybe you have tape worms
eat a plant
hey..i have the same problem as well... hope to learn from the answers you get... i can only ever feel full for a while
Maybe you're pregnant.
Can't stop eatin...?
someone please help me, i have major depressive disorder badly, and I think it's coz i'm bored and my father jus died so it's the way i cope.. I'm a slim girl, and i'm jus worried that i'm gonna get fat.. i have been doin nothin but eatin and i'm not even hungry!! any suggestions on something else i could do, or a diet food that is good and won't fatten me up
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Answer:
Ya know when your eating, it feels bomb and tastes bomb, but then after your like "WHy did i eat all that, i feel sick now... and i know im gonna start gaining weight and feel even more horrible" ? Well imagine if you could be addicted to something that made you feel like you were on the top of the world and also got your sadness and anger out... Well there is something called running, or walking around the block outside, even some simple exercises make you feel like your doing something good for youself. Its a natural high... just try it, get off the comp and take a fast walk around the block, it feels kinda good. trust me.. Try even boxing or something just to get your feelings out it feels so good.. Eating, thinking about the past, crying, etc only makes you feel worse, ya know?
Instead of eating, focus your energy and time on something else. Join a gym, or pick up a new hobby, or get some books and read them!
This isn't really the best answer but Cigarettes may help, and Green Tea is good and it makes you relax as well. Try listening to some music besides eating or running, while you are in those rough times running and listening to music at the same time is a GREAT stress reliever plus it is healthy for you.Sorry about your father btw
Carrot stubs.
There are so many different ways to deal with depression. Some of the other options are playing a musical instrument, running or working out, hanging out with friends or significant other. If you eat a lot for a couple of days you should do just fine. Just try some of these other options if you are scared of gaining weight. Don't worry too much, cuz if you are skinny you won't gain weight over night.
Sorry about your loss.
God Bless
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Answer:
Ya know when your eating, it feels bomb and tastes bomb, but then after your like "WHy did i eat all that, i feel sick now... and i know im gonna start gaining weight and feel even more horrible" ? Well imagine if you could be addicted to something that made you feel like you were on the top of the world and also got your sadness and anger out... Well there is something called running, or walking around the block outside, even some simple exercises make you feel like your doing something good for youself. Its a natural high... just try it, get off the comp and take a fast walk around the block, it feels kinda good. trust me.. Try even boxing or something just to get your feelings out it feels so good.. Eating, thinking about the past, crying, etc only makes you feel worse, ya know?
Instead of eating, focus your energy and time on something else. Join a gym, or pick up a new hobby, or get some books and read them!
This isn't really the best answer but Cigarettes may help, and Green Tea is good and it makes you relax as well. Try listening to some music besides eating or running, while you are in those rough times running and listening to music at the same time is a GREAT stress reliever plus it is healthy for you.Sorry about your father btw
Carrot stubs.
There are so many different ways to deal with depression. Some of the other options are playing a musical instrument, running or working out, hanging out with friends or significant other. If you eat a lot for a couple of days you should do just fine. Just try some of these other options if you are scared of gaining weight. Don't worry too much, cuz if you are skinny you won't gain weight over night.
Sorry about your loss.
God Bless
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