I have a question on cardio??

[BOWTECH]

COOL...thanks for your input, I totally appreciate it. I've only been on this forum for a little while, and have gotten some great advice from everyone....I used to feel stupid telling people about how much I weigh, and what my BF is, because a feel like a cow....but, you all do not make me feel that way at all...THANK YOU ALL FOR THAT...I am pretty driven and dedicated, I just get frustrated some times.

Once again thanks for the input.

Just remember the only question that is stupid is the one you are afraid to ask. There is alot of knowledge here at Elite. Use it as much as you can and you WILL achieve your goals. Im on your side. Keep kickin ass girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Miss24k]

In regards to cardio 6 days/week 30-40 minutes. And DO NOT take it easy. Bust your ass and they results will come. I read your post and it looks like your are seeing results already. Keep it up!

Are you telling her she should be doing cardio 6 times a week?

What happens when her body plateaus with these 6 sessions?

Losing bodyfat is mostly about diet!!!

Want2

You want to lose bodyfat, then you need to have a good look at your diet!

Can you post it up and have us take a look at it?

 

[BOWTECH]

Are you telling her she should be doing cardio 6 times a week?

What happens when her body plateaus with these 6 sessions?

Losing bodyfat is mostly about diet!!!

Want2

You want to lose bodyfat, then you need to have a good look at your diet!

Can you post it up and have us take a look at it?

I agree you 100% on the diet. Im just saying I have never seen a cardio plateau. I have my clients constantly changing up cardio routines. You have to constantly shock the body to keep changes coming.

I have been doing cardio 6 days a week for 5 years and never have hit any kind of plateau. Then again I have not had a pop (soda) or candy bar since 1992.

 

[want2bhot]

Well, I have started a diet a few weeks ago given to me by "Bunny"...she was great for doing that...Here's what I have been doing lately...Say my diet yesterday:

8am 1/2 cup cream of wheat w/water
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese w/fresh strawberries (about 1/2c)

11a protein shake (Whey light protein)
small apple

2:00pm 6oz tuna on top of spinach salad with 1/2 c kidney beans
Rice Vinegar dressing

4pm 12 protein shake
small peach

7:30 chicken breast grilled
1/2 c mixed vegetables
1/2 c brown rice

I drink about 3 of the 1 liter bottles of water a day, not counting water I drink with each meal (about 8oz.)

I have been following this pretty good, I have been getting a lot of compliments lately, so I know something is working

 

[irmat]

That's a very good routine. There is nothing wrong with 45 minutes cardio. On the contrary, cardio workout has a lot of health benefits.

 

[momsgettinfit]

Of course Cardio is great for a number of health reasons. What I was saying is what I mean by plateau is what is she going to do when she's hits on in her weight loss or bf loss. Tighten your diet yes and also you can up your cardio some. If your already doing tons of cardio then what? See what I'm saying?

 

[*Bunny*]

Well, I have started a diet a few weeks ago given to me by "Bunny"...she was great for doing that...Here's what I have been doing lately...Say my diet yesterday:

8am 1/2 cup cream of wheat w/water
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese w/fresh strawberries (about 1/2c)

11a protein shake (Whey light protein)
small apple

2:00pm 6oz tuna on top of spinach salad with 1/2 c kidney beans
Rice Vinegar dressing

4pm 12 protein shake
small peach

7:30 chicken breast grilled
1/2 c mixed vegetables
1/2 c brown rice

I drink about 3 of the 1 liter bottles of water a day, not counting water I drink with each meal (about 8oz.)

I have been following this pretty good, I have been getting a lot of compliments lately, so I know something is working

YOU are the one working darlin'!

Keep it up

 

[*Bunny*]

COOL...thanks for your input, I totally appreciate it. I've only been on this forum for a little while, and have gotten some great advice from everyone....I used to feel stupid telling people about how much I weigh, and what my BF is, because a feel like a cow....but, you all do not make me feel that way at all...THANK YOU ALL FOR THAT...I am pretty driven and dedicated, I just get frustrated some times.

Once again thanks for the input.

Hey girl. I remember you really wanted to see results fast = frustration. You are on the right track, seeing results and things will only get better if you stick with it and listen to your body.

I can see all sides of this issue here with cardio, too much, not enough, plenty, the right kind, etc... While there is truth to everything stated above, you need to find what works for you. Eventually, after awhile, what has worked in the past may no longer give you such awesome results, hence the term ‘plateau’…In that case you would need to change up routine (cardio, DIET and/or weight training split) to shock your body etc... I think we are ALL on the same page here. Agreed?

You were about a size 18, 39% BF. Last I remember you made it down to a 14 and 30% BF which is fantastic!

But I'd like to know exactly WHAT you are doing for cardio before telling you what is too much. I may get reamed for this but I do think 3 days of intense HIIT with 1-2 days of easy/moderate is okay for YOU if you can handle it. Especially while you still have excess fat to come off and feel you will NOT burn yourself out. Too much cardio is one major reason I often see uneducated women fail. (uneducated in the benefits of HIIT & Weights)

That is still 4-5 days of cardio, but 3 days HIIT, pick 1-2 other days to be a class, tae bo, pilates, something like that (if you feel you need to DO something).

When I 1st started my log I did some HIIT sessions - 5 min warm up, 5 min cool down and 20 minutes all-out-balls-to-the-wall intervals. I mean people were staring, whispering, I sounded like I was going to come through the floor... One minute go all out, one minute recover or 30 sec ALL OUT / 30 sec recover... whatever works for you. Heck, 30 minutes, I was done. I would shower, leave an hour later and STILL see the same people on the same cardio machine (sometimes even another) same pace, every day, same size, no results.

Lets see exactly what you are doing for cardio and go from there (and I mean exactly please )

 

[mermaid]

Hey girl. I remember you really wanted to see results fast = frustration. You are on the right track, seeing results and things will only get better if you stick with it and listen to your body.

I can see all sides of this issue here with cardio, too much, not enough, plenty, the right kind, etc... While there is truth to everything stated above, you need to find what works for you. Eventually, after awhile, what has worked in the past may no longer give you such awesome results, hence the term ‘plateau’…In that case you would need to change up routine (cardio, DIET and/or weight training split) to shock your body etc... I think we are ALL on the same page here. Agreed?

You were about a size 18, 39% BF. Last I remember you made it down to a 14 and 30% BF which is fantastic!

But I'd like to know exactly WHAT you are doing for cardio before telling you what is too much. I may get reamed for this but I do think 3 days of intense HIIT with 1-2 days of easy/moderate is okay for YOU if you can handle it. Especially while you still have excess fat to come off and feel you will NOT burn yourself out. Too much cardio is one major reason I often see uneducated women fail. (uneducated in the benefits of HIIT & Weights)

That is still 4-5 days of cardio, but 3 days HIIT, pick 1-2 other days to be a class, tae bo, pilates, something like that (if you feel you need to DO something).

When I 1st started my log I did some HIIT sessions - 5 min warm up, 5 min cool down and 20 minutes all-out-balls-to-the-wall intervals. I mean people were staring, whispering, I sounded like I was going to come through the floor... One minute go all out, one minute recover or 30 sec ALL OUT / 30 sec recover... whatever works for you. Heck, 30 minutes, I was done. I would shower, leave an hour later and STILL see the same people on the same cardio machine (sometimes even another) same pace, every day, same size, no results.

Lets see exactly what you are doing for cardio and go from there (and I mean exactly please )

I can't send you karma. I "loff" you *Bunny*

 

[Evil_Frisky]

With Proper diet alot of that cardio can be avoided. I would still do it a few days a week but don't kill yourself with it. Some intense training and a good clean diet can and will do the trick.