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CroMagna · 02-28-2009, 03:17 PM

in order to pull this weight down?

Lilith785 · 02-28-2009, 03:43 PM

Cardio is hgihly recommended as it is what burns calories and increases metabolism. So in answer to your question, No there are other ways to lose weight, however Cardio is the effective and healthy way. Don't worry, I hate cardio also.

StephanieShine · 02-28-2009, 03:50 PM

Please be more specific? How much do you weigh now and how much are you going to lose?

WhiteCrow · 02-28-2009, 04:46 PM

You can do weightraining in circuit style. Is way more fun than cardio and just as healthy, and even MORE fat burning.

Parthon · 02-28-2009, 06:45 PM

Nopes.

A balanced training course is best, a combination of high intensity low resistance exercises for the energy burning and low intensity high resistance exercises for tonight and strengthening muscles. No building muscles though, you probably don't want that and it takes a more focussed routine.

High intensity can be cardio, or it can be low weight reps with a weight set, or it can be a sport. Just find what you enjoy doing, and work out ways to make it even more enjoyable.

You also need to balance the other side: what you eat. That's a different topic.

catfightreport · 03-01-2009, 12:04 AM

I absolutely would recommend cardio.

Despite the contrary remarks, don't go without it!

Big C · 03-02-2009, 08:50 PM

I always had a problem with putting weight on easily and decided to join a gym and see if i could get the excess weight off and improve my general fitness. I concentrate on cardio and at first found it a chore and it was difficult to perservere with it. After about 6 months when i started to really feel the benefits that gave me the encouragement and motivation i needed. I got my excess weight off 2 1/2 stones, and with some dietery changes have kept it off. I dont like doing the weights but complement my gym work with swimming and cycling, so for me cardio is something i now really enjoy, and not having sky at home i get to see all the football on there too.

fitx3 · 03-03-2009, 12:03 AM

I guess everyone is different but for me, I seem to burn a lot of fat when I RUN. Running and smaller healthy meals got me down to a super thin physique. Cardio makes you feel fit and that's a great feeling.

Angela · 03-03-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fitx3

Cardio makes you feel fit and that's a great feeling.

Yup. I'm an endorphin junkie. Cardio burns fat, but even more importantly to me, it has me feeling very, very good immediately.

fitx3 · 03-03-2009, 12:35 AM

Yes! I know exactly what you mean about being an edorphin junkie Angela. For me it takes a little bit to get over the intial "task" then something kicks in and before I know it I'm in flying mode. When I run by the ocean it magnifies.

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02-28-2009, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lilith785 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 17	Cardio is hgihly recommended as it is what burns calories and increases metabolism. So in answer to your question, No there are other ways to lose weight, however Cardio is the effective and healthy way. Don't worry, I hate cardio also.

02-28-2009, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
StephanieShine Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 39	Please be more specific? How much do you weigh now and how much are you going to lose?

02-28-2009, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
WhiteCrow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 118	You can do weightraining in circuit style. Is way more fun than cardio and just as healthy, and even MORE fat burning.

02-28-2009, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Parthon Family Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,532	Nopes. A balanced training course is best, a combination of high intensity low resistance exercises for the energy burning and low intensity high resistance exercises for tonight and strengthening muscles. No building muscles though, you probably don't want that and it takes a more focussed routine. High intensity can be cardio, or it can be low weight reps with a weight set, or it can be a sport. Just find what you enjoy doing, and work out ways to make it even more enjoyable. You also need to balance the other side: what you eat. That's a different topic.

03-01-2009, 12:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
catfightreport Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 11	I absolutely would recommend cardio. Despite the contrary remarks, don't go without it!

03-02-2009, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Big C Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 35	I always had a problem with putting weight on easily and decided to join a gym and see if i could get the excess weight off and improve my general fitness. I concentrate on cardio and at first found it a chore and it was difficult to perservere with it. After about 6 months when i started to really feel the benefits that gave me the encouragement and motivation i needed. I got my excess weight off 2 1/2 stones, and with some dietery changes have kept it off. I dont like doing the weights but complement my gym work with swimming and cycling, so for me cardio is something i now really enjoy, and not having sky at home i get to see all the football on there too.

03-03-2009, 12:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
fitx3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 331	I guess everyone is different but for me, I seem to burn a lot of fat when I RUN. Running and smaller healthy meals got me down to a super thin physique. Cardio makes you feel fit and that's a great feeling.

03-03-2009, 12:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
fitx3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 331	Yes! I know exactly what you mean about being an edorphin junkie Angela. For me it takes a little bit to get over the intial "task" then something kicks in and before I know it I'm in flying mode. When I run by the ocean it magnifies.

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