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2007/07/04, 05:52 PM
Okay, so I've recently changed some of my bad habits in order to attempt to reach some goals...
I signed up for a gym and have gone everyday since.
Changed my eating habits so that I've been consuming under 2000 calories a day (not sure the percentage of protein)
Im dedicated & motivated... but I would like some answers.
I recently set up an appointment with a personal trainer... and to be quite blunt, it was worthless. He answered a minimal amount of my questions... and left me feeling uneasy..
At the begining of last week I weighed 129 pounds (5 ft 2in, 21yrs old). I now weigh 126.4 today. My routine has consisted of cardio everyday prior to weightlifting/strength training (different muscle groups each day. The trainer told me to put all my strength training exercise into days 1, 3, 5...with a little bit of cardio afterwards, then have "all cardio" days on days 2, 4, 6, resting on day 7.
*Why did he tell me to do it this way? Is he correct? If so, What is the benefit?
*I would like to get down to 110-115 by the end of the year...is this realistic, considering my/his routine?
*Also, I had a body fat percentage analysis done, but they did not pinch the fat on my body, or do an MRI, they simply used a machine (small, and handheld) that I placed my hands on, held for one minute, and gave a percentage based on how fast my blood circulated. Is this accurate?
**How much protein should I be intaking? Is their a protein shake specifically formulated for the needs of women, especially those like my self who would like to loose a few pounds, gain lean muscle, and TONE UP ALOT?
Would a protein shake even be worthwile for me, considering my goals, or would it inhibit me from reaching them?
I know I asked alot of questions... sorry... just want to be correctly educated about the way I should be getting fit..!!
Thanks for the input!!!
Sweetz
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2007/07/04, 10:33 PM
Few things...that are just advice.
1. Stay off the scale..if your working out..the scale may go up alot before you lose anything. Watch inches. It's very possibleto stay the same weight...and be 2-3sizes smaller.So stay off the scales.
2. Do cardio after weight training or on seperate days. Not before. Your not super over weight so you don't need that much cardio.Put your energy into weight training...cardio is important..but weight training in the long run will do more for your body comp. than anything.
3. That body fat test is called electrical independance(sp)..it's fairly accurate if your hydrated...muscle by weight has more water than fat. Not many trainers are good at pinch tests nor trained at it. Plus it's less personal some random guy pinching you in weird places lol. Use it as a guide...watch the numbers...if they are going down yoru doing good.
4. Don't believe anything on TV about "toning up" heavy weight won't bulk you up...or make you look like a guy. Lift challanging weights EVERY TIME. IF your not straining..your not being challanged.
5.Don't go to gym everyday..you need some YOU time...take atleast 1 day to do nothing but watch tv and chill. You'll get less burn out, and enjoy it more. Get in and out of gym in 90 mins at most....counting weight training, light cardio and stretching.
6. Make it fun, don't do same thing over and over...change reps, rest times, excercises....atleast every 4 weeks.
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