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2004/03/19, 07:42 PM
Hey guys i workout upperbody 2 days a week and, play basketball (usually 5on 5) at least 4 times a week and i do plyometrics 3 times a week? Do you guys think that playing basketball and doing plyometrics is enough cardio? It seems to be working because i have lost about 8-10 pounds in three weeks... just want to see what some of you think thanks
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2004/03/22, 11:01 AM
If it is working... yes.
As long as you are getting your heart rate up continuously for at least twenty minutes, 3 times a week you are doing your hart good.
It sounds like you have found a routine you enjoy and that it is working. You may have to switch it up if you find yourself at a plateau.
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"To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it."
Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn
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2004/03/25, 11:38 PM
The thing is though i don't do my plyometrics and playing basketball after i workout (like cardio is supposed to be done) My schedule consists of (depending on the week) Monday and thursday always upperbody, depending on whcih week im on i do plyometrics either monday wednesday friday or tues. wed thurs. and i play basketball on the days i dont do plyometrics... but i dont do plyometrics or play basketball after i workout... will i still see some weight loss?? i'm really not looking for extra weight loss just want my sixpack to show and get cut... thanks for the help
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Quoting from asimmer:
If it is working... yes.
As long as you are getting your heart rate up continuously for at least twenty minutes, 3 times a week you are doing your hart good.
It sounds like you have found a routine you enjoy and that it is working. You may have to switch it up if you find yourself at a plateau.
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2004/03/26, 10:57 AM
Like cardio should be done??? Actually the way you are doing it is great. It is usually best to separate the 2 (weightlifting and cardio) if you can unless you are very overweight. Don't forget to hit those abs with some resistance if you want to see a six pack. Just doing crunches will not really develop the abs to the point where they look like I am sure you want them to look.:dumbbell:
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Quoting from EgptnBalla24:
The thing is though i don't do my plyometrics and playing basketball after i workout (like cardio is supposed to be done) My schedule consists of (depending on the week) Monday and thursday always upperbody, depending on whcih week im on i do plyometrics either monday wednesday friday or tues. wed thurs. and i play basketball on the days i dont do plyometrics... but i dont do plyometrics or play basketball after i workout... will i still see some weight loss?? i'm really not looking for extra weight loss just want my sixpack to show and get cut... thanks for the help
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2004/03/27, 12:40 AM
I'm not sure i just always heard that cardio is best when done after you lift weights...thanks a lot for both of your help bb1 and asimmer... bb1 by the way what are some good ab excercises that have resistance in them.... i'm already on week 5 of my ft program so i can't sign up for the ab program... although i thought i already did... ANYWAYS, if you could post some good ab training with and/or without resistance it'd be greatly appreciated... thanks again!
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Quoting from bb1fit:
Like cardio should be done??? Actually the way you are doing it is great. It is usually best to separate the 2 (weightlifting and cardio) if you can unless you are very overweight. Don't forget to hit those abs with some resistance if you want to see a six pack. Just doing crunches will not really develop the abs to the point where they look like I am sure you want them to look.:dumbbell:
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2004/03/27, 09:29 AM
You can hold a dumbbell or med ball for any type of exercise to add resistance, place it on your upper chest to make your torso heavier for your abs to pull into the crunch position. Or use a cable machine - look it up in the exercise encyclopedia here, they have picture of all the exercises.
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