Gym and fitness (40 Viewers)

[Byrone]

I used to go to the gym for three years, so I know what I'm doing (about weight training )...
But I used to run for an hour then start working out (in the same day) (naturally after stretching)...
But the gym instructor here kept saying that I should work out first then jump on the tread mill ... so I was wondering which is the correct way...

That is correct if you have a low body fat %, what you've described to me is that you have lots of belly fat & that's the best way to achieve fat loss as not to exhaust your body & slow down your progress. Doing weight training & then cardio helps with definition more than anything else, & it's recommended for people that have significant muscle gain & tone.

 

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[Byrone]

Also Rami, remember getting enough sleep is imperative to losing weight as well as letting your body recuperate. As i told you, avoid those late night snacks & allow your food to digest at least 2 to 3 hours before you sleep.

 

[RAMI-N]

I lost you there...
so because I have some fat, I should run then work out, or vice versa?!

 

[Byrone]

I lost you there...
so because I have some fat, I should run then work out, or vice versa?!

Warm up your muscles first, so run on the treadmill on a moderate speed for 2 to 5 min. Then stretch for 10 to 15 & then do weight training stretch after training. The odd day, you warm up your muscles, stretch & do cardio, preferably on an elliptical machine as it targets both your upper & lower body. They tend to give a more thorough workout cardio workout compared to treadmills, bikes & rowing machines.

 

[RAMI-N]

Thanks

 

[Byrone]

No prob.

 

[Yamen]

..and if you dont mind me adding B, to lose weight you got to use lighter weights and more reps. 15-20 reps X 4 sets.

 

[RAMI-N]

..and if you dont mind me adding B, to lose weight you got to use lighter weights and more reps. 15-20 reps X 4 sets.

But does that help you to shape up your body and grow your muscles?!

 

[Yamen]

yes.

 

[Byrone]

Higher reps are for toning & definition Yamen, lower reps 8-12 are for building muscle.

 

[Yamen]

yes, he would need to tone whilst burning fat that was my point.

 

[icemaη]

Second day at the gym. A little cardio and a little bit of weights. Will do the same tomorrow and start a different routine from Monday. Have to be content with 4 day workout week for now.

 

[JCK]

HIIT under light rain today, I felt steam coming off my skull.

 

[blondu]

That is correct if you have a low body fat %, what you've described to me is that you have lots of belly fat & that's the best way to achieve fat loss as not to exhaust your body & slow down your progress. Doing weight training & then cardio helps with definition more than anything else, & it's recommended for people that have significant muscle gain & tone.

I lost you there...
so because I have some fat, I should run then work out, or vice versa?!

we need a composite artist here

 

[Bozi]

You need to relax your muscles before you stretch, so run on the treadmill for about 2 to 5min & then stretch for about 10 to 15min.Then you do weight training but make sure you get somebody that knows what they're doing to help you. You can't just start off with 5kg dumbells because you'll seriously hurt yourself, so you need to start off with light weights & change it every three weeks or so, but obvious your weight & height plays a lot into that.

I'd suggest you do weight training on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, cardio in between those days. Focus on losing that extra weight & strengthening your core.

sounds like my current regime,leaving me absolutely fucked though but building up my endurance and core strength is my priority

 

[Oggy]

I've just came back from one of my three BJJ trainings with Atalla. He is a really great man

 

[icemaη]

I workout at the gym at my office. I go to the office only for the first four days of the week. So I get to work out only for four days. Anyone kind enough to suggest a routine?

 

[Byrone]

Are you motivated enough to do workouts at home?

 

[icemaη]

Are you motivated enough to do workouts at home?

Right now? YES! The only problem is that I don't have any weights or the likes lying about.

 

[Byrone]

Right now? YES! The only problem is that I don't have any weights or the likes lying about.

It's not a problem, i'll give you a routine that won't require weights but once it starts getting easy, you need to bring on the weights.