Archive for August, 2008
How long does it take to see improvement in weight training?
Posted on August 25th, 2008 in Weight Training | 2 Comments »
How effective is weight training when trying to lose weight?
Posted on August 24th, 2008 in Weight Training | 6 Comments »
I do a lot of cardio and fit in pilates or body scuplt class about 3 times a week. How effective is this to lose weight if i want to build some type of muscle to help speed up my metabolism? Should I also incorporate basic weight training to this plan to lose more weight or stick with pilates and body scuplt?
Do weight training exercises help me to gain both weight and mass ?
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 in Weight Training | 1 Comment »
How can I optimize my weight training workout?
Posted on August 20th, 2008 in Weight Training | 2 Comments »
My goals are size and strength.
I do both weight training and cardio - alternating 3 days weight training, 3 days cardio, and 1 day rest.
My weight training workout alternates between 3 sets each of two muscle groups, and then doing the same again but through different exercises, for a total of 12 sets per day, not including abs which are included in every weight training session. For example, one day might be 3 groups of BENCH - (quick rest) - CURLS, followed by 3 groups of CHINUPS - (quick rest) - FLYS.
Sets normally consist of about 12, 10, and 8 reps to fatigue.
Also, is muscle soreness a good indicator of resting that group that day?
How much weight training should a distance runner do?
Posted on August 15th, 2008 in Weight Training | 3 Comments »
I’ve heard that its better to weight train before the season starts so it gives you a good base, but then how much should you continue to weight train during your competition season? And how much do you think it could improve my time? I run a 1:43 half marathon, but my training isn’t that structured.
Can I skip weight training and do Pilates instead?
Posted on August 11th, 2008 in Weight Training | 2 Comments »
I’m 20, 5′2″, 115lbs, 22% body fat. I’m planning on doing 40mins elliptical training and 20mins of jump-roping 5 times a week. My goal is to reach 17% body fat. I was planning on doing an hour of weight training 4 days a week (just for toning up) but I kinda got discouraged ‘coz there aren’t many home workouts and I really don’t have the budget for more equipment. (I have 2lbs dumbells)
I was thinking of skipping weight training altogether and replacing it with an hour of Pilates. What “look” will that achieve? Will it be different than when I’m weight training? And will that affect my metabolism?
Note: I don’t really wanna build muscles. Just wanna firm up.
P.S. Or can you guys refer me to a good (cheap) home workout website? I’ve basically gone to most of them. Thanks!









