its been two weeks since i joined the gym
i been workin out 6 days n have one day off but m going to start swimmin on tht day
i workout an hour 30 minutes a day, i do 30 minutes cardivasular, and the rest doin light weights.
goal is to tone up and reduce fat .
is there anything wrong with how i`m working out?
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Re: is there anything wrong with how i`m working out?
Son't swim on the day off. You should have at least one day off. I'd suggest two, split so something like 3 days training, 1 off, 2 days training, 1 off.
Light weighhts is fine for now, as your body needs to adjust to the biomechanics of weightlifting, but after about 4-6 weeks, look to start increasing. Preferably to around 90-95% of a maximum lift on things for a set anount of reps.
You'll know what that feels like when it feels like you've got another rep or two in you, so then you cna stop.
When you start feeling like you've got another four maybe five in you, where you feel not that close to the edge, then increase again.
For now though, light weight is the key. Too much too soon is ill advised.
I'd do the Cardio after weights. Right now it does'nt matter too muh, but when you're using more intensity, you'll find it might interefere with your ability to lift weights.
Also the style of Cardio choice should be considered. Depending on how you train, avoid things that directly impact the Torso, like rowing Machine stuff, if you've done upper body, same for Legs, don't go for things like Elliptical, (not one that uses Arm movements), or stepper.
Choose something that works Legs after an upper body workout. For Legs choose something like Exercise Bike, as most of your upper bodyweight should go into the saddle or seat, not the Legs, so they shouldn't weight bear too much, like they would on vertical cardio types.
If after the 4-6 week period you stick ot total body stuff, use the Bike Cardio for afterwards. This technique of not using a Cardio type that impacts quite a bit on muscles you've trained, should help them recover better.
Light weighhts is fine for now, as your body needs to adjust to the biomechanics of weightlifting, but after about 4-6 weeks, look to start increasing. Preferably to around 90-95% of a maximum lift on things for a set anount of reps.
You'll know what that feels like when it feels like you've got another rep or two in you, so then you cna stop.
When you start feeling like you've got another four maybe five in you, where you feel not that close to the edge, then increase again.
For now though, light weight is the key. Too much too soon is ill advised.
I'd do the Cardio after weights. Right now it does'nt matter too muh, but when you're using more intensity, you'll find it might interefere with your ability to lift weights.
Also the style of Cardio choice should be considered. Depending on how you train, avoid things that directly impact the Torso, like rowing Machine stuff, if you've done upper body, same for Legs, don't go for things like Elliptical, (not one that uses Arm movements), or stepper.
Choose something that works Legs after an upper body workout. For Legs choose something like Exercise Bike, as most of your upper bodyweight should go into the saddle or seat, not the Legs, so they shouldn't weight bear too much, like they would on vertical cardio types.
If after the 4-6 week period you stick ot total body stuff, use the Bike Cardio for afterwards. This technique of not using a Cardio type that impacts quite a bit on muscles you've trained, should help them recover better.
Re: is there anything wrong with how i`m working out?
thank you that is fantastic advise 
i`m gna hit the weights first, then do cardivascular. i`m gna take one day off completely. and break routine and use it just swim.
advise was much appreciated
i`m gna hit the weights first, then do cardivascular. i`m gna take one day off completely. and break routine and use it just swim.
advise was much appreciated