Group: Beginners to Exercise

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NIKILEAF
NIKILEAF
Posts: 5
Joined: 2002/11/12
United States
2002/11/13, 05:12 PM
I just started to work out about a week ago. My goal is to lose weight and tone. I read in my exercise program that I should be doing at least 30-45 minutes of cardio 3 times per week in order to lose weight, as well as my split. I was wondering if 20 minutes of cardio 5 times per week will work just as well? thanks!

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Philia2
Philia2
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Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2002/11/14, 01:47 AM
Good answer Ravenwolf.

5 times 20 min of cardio weekly will help you burn more calories so yes it'll work, but for "directly" fat burning you'll need to do at least 35-45 mins in one row.

HIIT will give you good results though and three times a week would be enough.

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NIKILEAF
NIKILEAF
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Joined: 2002/11/12
United States
2002/11/14, 11:31 AM

Thanks to both of you for your help. I realy appreciate it!
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Quoting from Philia2:

Good answer Ravenwolf.

5 times 20 min of cardio weekly will help you burn more calories so yes it'll work, but for "directly" fat burning you'll need to do at least 35-45 mins in one row.

HIIT will give you good results though and three times a week would be enough.


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james8876
james8876
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Joined: 2002/11/16
Australia
2002/11/20, 05:36 AM
I just searched for HIIT and could only find two posts in the archives both posting to this site:
http://www.musclemedia.com/magazine/v69/HIIT.asp

The writer instructs only three sessions a week. Would that be as beneficial as five 20 minute jogs?

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Quoting from ravenwolf:

I would say if you were doing HIIT. There are good posts on here in the archives about this. Check them out. Welcome to the site.

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