Cardio for a newbie.

AJS20 · Post by **AJS20** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:18 pm

Ok im going to start doing weights very soon.

Im skinny with low body fat, but do i still need to do cardio if im eating alot more to keep toned.

If so what cardio should i do. Thanks.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:04 am

start off with 2 sessions a week on off days if you can doing 15mins on the treadmill alternating 1min at a fast walking/slow jog speed and 1min at almost as fast as you can speed

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:03 am

I'd actually say do that 3 times. I'm not sure two times would be enough to maintain benefit, if he's using novice all over body routine, he should have 4 non-weights days, so he could add Cardio the day after a weights session, and then take a day off.

I'm not entirely sure 2 Cardio sessions a week, will allow for good enough Heart and Lung adaption.

Not trying to sound controversial here

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swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 5:32 pm

he stated for looks not function...heart still works when you do wys doesn't it??

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 5:36 pm

Yes it does, but in terms of Stamina, any Cardiovascular benefit might possibly be low, if you're doing Cardio 2x a week compared to 3, or even in some cases potential benefit lost. I think that's a logical line of thought.

I'm not saying I'm right, I'm just speculating.