Working Out question.

[Alittleboost]

I got back into the gym.....trying to shed some pounds here.

But, is it better to run before you lift weights or after?

So lets say, I'm doing chest...should I run first? or after doing my chest?

 

[slashmatt]

Before. It gets your heart rate up for the rest of the work out, and that helps you get oxygen to your muscles for quicker recovery and better performance.

I need to do the same. It's been several years for me, but I "used" to be a competitive cyclist.

 

[Juice]

As a general rule you will burn more calories if you perform arobics following your work out. Doing so before hand does a better job of preparing your muscles for growth. Muscle growth in turn leads to burning more calories over the long rung. So, as usual, it depends on your goals and your ability to achieve those goals.

 

[docjohn]

Personaly I don't have enough steam left over after running.I choose to lift then run,otherwise I'm not getting the most out of the weights.

 

[djskyy]

man, I need to cut back on my eating habits and start working out...I got a membership for Bally's and I've haven't been there for a year ....marriage life has gained me 40lbs..my wife actually set up a appointment w/ a nutritionist for me... :frown:

 

[Alittleboost]

As a general rule you will burn more calories if you perform arobics following your work out. Doing so before hand does a better job of preparing your muscles for growth. Muscle growth in turn leads to burning more calories over the long rung. So, as usual, it depends on your goals and your ability to achieve those goals.

My goal is to get a thinner, tighter body....loose like 15-20 pounds.

So i guess I'll mix it up.....but its true that I run out of gas when I run first..maybe I'll run on the lighter days...and run after on heavy days such as chest, shoulders, and back.

Thanks.....more input would be appriciated.

:smile:

 

[95NSXT]

check out this bodybuilding forum. i'm a member there, and there are a lot of smart people on there. good articles on everything you can think of on their site.

 

[larrynsx]

man, I need to cut back on my eating habits and start working out...I got a membership for Bally's and I've haven't been there for a year ....marriage life has gained me 40lbs..my wife actually set up a appointment w/ a nutritionist for me... :frown:

Me too. :frown: Thought about buying a pair of recaro for my 92 but after I physically tried to sit on a recaro on another member's NSX, my butt got stuck and never came out.

 

[03 raw nsx]

Before. It gets your heart rate up for the rest of the work out, and that helps you get oxygen to your muscles for quicker recovery and better performance.

I need to do the same. It's been several years for me, but I "used" to be a competitive cyclist.

Before...After...

everybody is different. unless you are trying to be cut like Arnold used to be or some other body builder. then you need to eat hay and drink protein drinks

who cares just get a routine, get into the gym, eat a little less, and don't stress. JUST DO IT :biggrin:

if you can't enjoy, you'll just be too damm tense

 

[rowr]

My MD has given me three months to change my diet and to exercise 6 days out of seven. He suggested alternating days between strength training and aerobics. If I wanted to do both on the same day, he suggested strength training first, followed by aerobics.

Let me tell you, it hasn't been easy. Maybe I need to sweat it out like Dinan M3 does and join a biking group.

And Larry, don't worry about not being able to pop out of that Recaro seat...I'm sure Sidney still has his hacksaw blade he used on my exhaust tips to cut you loose! :biggrin:

 

[03 raw nsx]

well...it worked for me :biggrin:

I was a 33 waist @ 180lbs heading for 34

started with 25 crunches a day, minor changes in diet (eg. black coffee & eating a little less), working out once a week.

one year later:

solid 31waist @ 167lbs :smile:
but I am also up to 1000 crunches 5 times a week
and 1 hour a week in the gym.

I like to take my time and not stress

My MD has given me three months to change my diet and to exercise 6 days out of seven. He suggested alternating days between strength training and aerobics. If I wanted to do both on the same day, he suggested strength training first, followed by aerobics.

Let me tell you, it hasn't been easy. Maybe I need to sweat it out like Dinan M3 does and join a biking group.

And Larry, don't worry about not being able to pop out of that Recaro seat...I'm sure Sidney still has his hacksaw blade he used on my exhaust tips to cut you loose! :biggrin:

 

[SNDSOUL]

well...it worked for me :biggrin:

I was a 33 waist @ 180lbs heading for 34

started with 25 crunches a day, minor changes in diet (eg. black coffee & eating a little less), working out once a week.

one year later:

solid 31waist @ 167lbs :smile:
but I am also up to 1000 crunches 5 times a week
and 1 hour a week in the gym.

I like to take my time and not stress

How long does it take to do 1000 cruches You must have ALOT of free time. must be nice
Good work on sticking with it. I used to workout daily, marriage has changed that, but I'm still in pretty good shape. The hardest thing about working out is getting to the gym.

 

[03 raw nsx]

How long does it take to do 1000 cruches You must have ALOT of free time. must be nice
Good work on sticking with it. I used to workout daily, marriage has changed that, but I'm still in pretty good shape. The hardest thing about working out is getting to the gym.

less time than it takes to watch the 11:00 news. :biggrin:

actually it is the only form of excersice that I can do on a regular basis after I adopted my baby girl from china. I can watch the news, watch the baby monitor and do my 1000 crunches :smile:

 

[NsXMas]

How bout running both before and after lifting weights?

 

[2slow2speed]

I got back into the gym.....trying to shed some pounds here.

But, is it better to run before you lift weights or after?

So lets say, I'm doing chest...should I run first? or after doing my chest?

Run after the workout, it will keep your body burning calories longer but don't overdo it either, otherwise you would end up wasting up your muscle mass (which you need to burn calories).

Lifting weights is anaerobic in nature. You should try to keep your lifting as short and as intense as possible. Working out larger muscle groups like your legs and back with high intensity and on different days will allow you to build mass quicker, which in turn will help in burning calories, mix in some of the smaller bodyparts in one of those days or dedicate a day for the smaller bodyparts only.

And also keep in mind that high intensity does not always equal heavy weights, it's all about the mind muscle connection. Always remember to stretch as well.

Best of luck in attaining your goals, your NSX will be much faster after you lose some weight, it's a cheap mod!

 

[Alittleboost]

Run after the workout, it will keep your body burning calories longer but don't overdo it either, otherwise you would end up wasting up your muscle mass (which you need to burn calories).

Lifting weights is anaerobic in nature. You should try to keep your lifting as short and as intense as possible. Working out larger muscle groups like your legs and back with high intensity and on different days will allow you to build mass quicker, which in turn will help in burning calories, mix in some of the smaller bodyparts in one of those days or dedicate a day for the smaller bodyparts only.

And also keep in mind that high intensity does not always equal heavy weights, it's all about the mind muscle connection. Always remember to stretch as well.

Best of luck in attaining your goals, your NSX will be much faster after you lose some weight, it's a cheap mod!

Ah...this makes sense.

So after it is.......but the mod isn't cheap, its hell to get it. :smile:

 

[NSXrunner]

Whats a gym? :tongue:

 

[djskyy]

The hardest thing about working out is getting to the gym.

you got that right....to me, it feels like I'm going to another job...when I get home from work(office hours), I just feel like relaxing w/ a nice cold beer :smile:

 

[NetViper]

Personally I would say do weights 3x per week(M,W,F) and then do cardio 3x (T, TH, Sat). Personally I like the oliptical machines because they are low impact. Remember, if you are running too hard, you are not burning fat. I would do 30-45 mins cardio.

 

[Distance Runner]

Physiologically, for what you are attempting, and at the level you are doing it, it does not matter. Do what feels best. Running second may be more convenient, for you won't be as sweaty when using the weights and machines.

Keep in mind that lifting weights is not going to influence you losing much fat. And doing sit-ups will not make you loose fat in your abdomin. But lifting with cardio is a good decision.

Depending on your body weight, every mile you run will burn about 125 calories. 3500 calories burned equals 1 pound lost. So, minimize your intake of calories, and do extensive cardio, and the results will happen. Remember, you WILL gain weight for the first 2 weeks, before you loose it!!! Do not get discouraged. It is a physiological reaction your body has to aerobic excersice. Most excersise phsiologists do not recommend weighing for the first 30 days once you begin your excersise routine.

I am currently training for a running race that is in August in Utah. I am 36 and decided I needed to lean up to race well. I was 178.5 pounds when I commited to train for this race (March 1st), and I weighed in today at 161.4. I have a goal of 155. I am losing about 1 pound per week.

Let me know if you have more questions.

Warren
M.Ed. Health Education

 

[Russ]

An excellent site for fitness and weight training is exrx.net. It offers an incredible amount of information, is free and requires no registration. My favorite feature is the clickable body muscle map which leads you to exercises for that specific muscle/group. For each muscle there is a short video of the exercise performed on free weights, barbells, Universals and Smith machines. Well worth a look.

 

[Juice]

It is nice to read this thread as it shows the difference in goals and the means of getting there. I laugh when I read the goal of #155. I am trying for a solid #200 (my current weight) with ~4% fat. Good luck to me, I'm going to need it.

Bottom line for anyone is: Eat right, don't cheat, consistantly work out. And if you can do that they will place you in sainthood.

 

[djskyy]

since we're on this subject...anyone have recomendations on a home gym setup? nothing too expensive...will something like Boflex do?

 

[matteni]

since we're on this subject...anyone have recommendations on a home gym setup? nothing too expensive...will something like Boflex do?

Yes - a BowFlex or one of the lower cost competitive products have produced good results for maintaining ideal weight and modest improvements in lean body mass. If that is your goal - you can achieve it with these types of machines. The big thing to do is to check one out before you buy. I have an equivalent system I purchased at WallMart for a lot less $$$ and it is very easy to move between exercises / "stations". The weights are progressive and the action is smooth. There is also a lot of balance required to lift so you develop a broad range of muscles (similar to free weights). Best of all - the chances of injury are slim and the size of the machine is modest.

I also have a treadmill and a stationary bike that I use when I am not running outside. The biggest thing for me (36) is to avoid injury. I enjoy running but I have sprained both ankles over the last 12 months. Every time you get hurt really pulls you out of your routine and off your goals (I sat on my can for 3 weeks the last time I was hurt and put back all the weight I had lost). I am now getting better at running on smooth surfaces, wearing ankle support, and mixing up my workouts. I am still a good 15-20 lbs off where I should and want to be but I would be 40 lbs off if I didn't enjoy my workouts and have the equipment at home to do it as I can't get motivated to dress and drive to a gym.

Another tip. If you do decided to workout on a bike or on a treadmill pick up a small DVD player and a Netflix type account. I watch a third of a movie each day and it helps the time pass and really motivates me to get out of bed! Much better then just watching the news IMO. Good luck to us all!

 

[sportmarc]

Having equipment at home is great. I would have great difficulty getting out to a gym. I have a garage sale 156 lb DP machine from probably the early 80s. OK - you can stop laughing now! I can do all common exercises on it and it takes up the floor space of a twelve pack laying flat. Besides, its in my garage and I can look at my NSX while working out!

Over the years, I've discovered an easy routine that works very well for me. Medium weights (about 60-70% of what you can lift), lifting very slowly both ways, and doing as many reps as you can. When you can't do any more, move on to the next exercise. I do this once a week - it takes 45 min if upper only, 60 min for legs included. It is enough to maintain good tone and even increase mass a little. Then I do cardio stuff 3-4 times a week. Most of that is bicycle since I am lucky enough to be able to commute to work on my bike three or four times a week - 6.5 miles each way. Adds up over the week. I have two young girls that take up a lot of time, so commuting forces me to do it, and doesn't take up a lot of additional time.

The important part of the equipment is that it be something you use. Lot's of good used sports equipment available in February after the resolutions wear off. Have you heard of "Play It Again Sports"? They have used stuff at good prices and in good condition. Don't know if they exist where you are.

Good Luck - it becomes a habit after a while, and is much easier.