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2005/07/08, 11:29 AM
I have been working with a PT for 2 months, 2 days a week, and doing cardio 1 or 2 days a week on my own. The focus with the trainer recently has been heavy weights and fairly low reps.
My strength has increased a lot, I am getting leaner, my pants are getting loose, and overall I am very happy with me results so far. But I found out yesterday after a circuit training session that my endurance needs a lot of help.
The 4 round circuit consisted of the following:
The exact number of reps may not be 100% accurate.
back hyperextensions 30/20/15/12
bent knee incline board raises 30/25/20/15
pushups 30/20/20/15
bent over rows 20/20/15/12
barbell overhead press 20/15/15/12
body weight squats straddling a step with one leg on the step, alternating legs with each rep 30/20/20/16
Heavy bag. 2 quick right jabs and a left 30 times, 2 quick left jabs and a right 30 times and 30 alternating left right as fast as possible.
Repeat.
This workout was a rude awakening after weeks of lower rep weight training. I completed 4 rounds in about 45 minutes, and felt great when it was over but there were times that I thought I was going to pass out trying to catch my breath. I did this workout 2 days in a row this week.
Those were my last 2 sessions with the trainer and next week I am going to start the FT 8 week exercise program 3 days a week.
The program recommends 25 minutes of cardio after each weight session. If I want to increase my endurance, should I try to incorporate more cardio into my routine or maybe some HIIT? Or, should I not be too worried about my endurance if I am happy with the results of the weight training?
Any advice would be apprectiated.
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