Generally, experts recommend that you alternate cardio workouts one day, and weight or strength training the next. However, if time is at a premium, spending four minutes on cardio and 6 minutes on weights will give you a good, balanced workout.
Weights first - Then cardio (40minutes at least) abs at the end since you been working them the whole time.
You may do it in whichever order you wish, just make sure to stretch first. anonymous@oola.com
This depends on what type of shape you want to get in to. If you want to bulk up you should consider lifting weights and doing some cardio to elongate the muscles.
You should attend some cardio based workout.
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Moderate cardio can be beneficial after a heavy workout due to the anti-latic acid effects of pumping blood round the body, However this should be kept relatively short say 10-15 minutes maximum as prolonged cardio may effect reduce the effects of a heavy weights session.
It is best for everyone to do weights and cardio work outs. Aerobics are cardio, that will help the heart and to burn fat. Weights will help with muscle grownth and strength. you cant turn fat into muscle but you can loose fat and gain muscle. you will burn more callories outside of the gym with more muscle mass and you should use both weights and weight training together to get great bennifits. weights are great for the bones, muscles and look of your body, Cardio is great for your heart, lung efficiency and metabolism. you could end your weight workout with 30 minutes on some aerobic activity, or do weights one day and cardio the next. YOU CAN NOT TURN BODY FAT INTO MUSCLE! THEY ARE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF TISSUE!!! the trick is... build muscle and do cardio.... when u build muscle, the muscle needs more calories, therefor, when your doing cardio, your burning more calories. so when ur building muscle, ur metabolism is much higher. but do not ONLY do muscle work, if u do, u will just have muscle under the fat.... combine it with cardio! and of course eat healthy...:)
In order to gain muscle mass, you should do more weight lifting and less cardio. However, don't give up cardio altogether. Instead, cut your treadmill (or whatever) time down to 10 - 15 minutes, and do it prior to lifting. This way, your heart gets its workout. You could also get some whey protein and take it twice a day. I used it and was very happy with the results. Good luck and work hard!
For a home gym you don't have to get fancy. You should look for a good piece of cardio equipment and ensure it is something you enjoy doing. Also look at free weights or a universal machine so that you can work on your strength training as well.
Start with soft low weight dumbells, increase the weight as you gain strength.
Increase the resistance on the bike and you'll simulate a good uphill workout.
The first thing you should buy are some free weights. You can do so many types of workouts with free weights. This will definitely help you with you exercise goals.