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2004/11/04, 12:56 AM
Hi! I just started my 8 week training schedule. I wanted to add weights to my already existing cardio routine which isn't really anything in particular. I printed off the nutrition that they suggested. But I am confused on weather this program just automatically includes cardio and thats already figured in or if I need to bump up the calorie recommendation because of the added cardio? I don't want to loose any weight could stand to gain a few more pounds and was hoping to do that through the weights. I am just scared that I wont be eating enough and get too skinny. Is there such a thing as too much excercise too? I usually do at least 30-60 min of cardio (typically jogging or a step class) 5 or so days a week, on top of the weights I will be adding through this.
Does this make any sense? Doesn't to me? LOL!
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The jump is so frightening between where I am and where I want to be, because of all I may become I will close my eyes and leap!
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2004/11/04, 01:57 PM
hmmm, lets see if i can break this down...
1) when you sign up for an ft exercise routine your nutritional program is tailored to fit your training goals based on the exercise program you're signed up for. the caloric recommendations are typically accurate, but if you feel like you need more after you've followed it for a couple of weeks, then you could probably bump it by 200 calories or so, especially if you think you could stand to gain a few pounds.
2) if you really do want to gain a little weight, cut back on your cardio. doing 30-60 min 5 days a week will make it really hard to gain. even if you weren't trying to gain, cutting it down to 20-30 minutes 3 times a week is more effective for general health purposes.
i saw in your profile that racing might be in your future - when you're training for a race, you'll want to increase your cardio training, but when you're outside 3 months of the competition, it would benefit you to cut it back a little bit.
3) there is such a thing as too much exercise. overtraining can seriously impede your ability to reach your goals, but if you stick with an ft program, the likelihood of overtraining is almost non-existant. just don't over-do it on the cardio!
i hope this helps :)
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margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
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2004/11/06, 05:23 PM
Thanks for the info, yes it does help very much!:big_smile:
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2004/11/06, 05:57 PM
Include interval training for the mountain bike and racing. It increases stamina and keep you up front. Good luck.
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"A will finds a way, failure is not an option"
Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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2004/11/08, 08:36 AM
If you are going to be racing over greater distances then including one longer cardio session a week will be beneficial.
The problem with longer sessions is that you can start to use your muscle tissue as a fuel, but this can be minimised by paying close attention to your nutrition.
Make sure you aren't exercising on an empty stomach, drink a sports drink during the session and try to eat as soon as possible after you finish.
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2004/11/08, 08:40 AM
Did I tell you that I love your screen name?
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I make fun of others to compensate for my low self esteem. It works.
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