Strength Training VS Cardio

[anu23]

I am trying to loose weight and eat healthy but need to loose Extra fat accumulated througout lazy years. trying to change attitude towards Exercising, Diet and health.

Please advice ??????

1). Which is more effective to loose extra pounds ...cardio or strength training ?

2). Amount of time, need to be spent everyday ?

3). Loosing 2-3lbs a week ...is it healthy ??

4). Exercising 90-120 min a day (i.e two sessions/day.... 45-45min) ???

5). How can i include Good amount of protein in diet ( vegetarian )

[HOUSTON TEXAN]

Strength training.

[swanso5]

1 - both combined
2 - 3 x 45min wt sesions a week and 2 x interval training sessions a week 3 - depending on your starting point...either way you can't pre detirmine how much you'll lose anyway...you'll lose as quickly or as slowly as your body wants to
- refer to question 2
- protein substitutes (tofu, there's another one i can;t think of too), beans etc, protein shakes...are you a full on vego?

[Boss Man]

Vegatarian Protein options.

Soybeans

Tofu

Nattokinase, (fermented Soy with Bifidus bacteria added).

Peas

Beans

Lentils

Low Fat Cheese.

Rice

Protein enriched Pasta.

You can get that Textured Vegetable Protein, which I think is a Soy base, that also is used from memory to make Quorn.


You may need to get something like Whole-grain products, as well in there, as many of the listed Protein sources are incomplete, but Whole-grain, should have the Aminos in, some of those other sources don't.

You don't need to combine two incomplete sources like that, (but you can), as it's about getting the Aminos your body needs or can use on a daily basis, so having sources of those is important, moreso than when you have them.

[anu23]

Thanks For Your suggestions....

I would Like to know whether i am overdoing workouts (45-45 min cardio) morning/ evening

[swanso5]

yes, cardio burns calories not fat and from the looks of things you're will barely be doing that

[littleshelly]

Don't do cardio twice a day. Once is enough. I made that mistake and made myself sick. I combine weights with cardio. Proper diet is key.

[Boss Man]

Exactly. You only need to do cardio 2x a day sometimes, if you're in the last month or two leading up to something like a BB comp. For most other people it isn't a good idea full stop.

[SarahPT]

I agree, you don't need to do cardio twice a day. Cardio DOES burn stored body fat, especially the more fit your body is. The better shape your aerobic system is in the more efficiently your body will be able to burn off stored body fat. This is an advantage for endurance athletes, more stored body fat being burned during long workouts once they get in better shape.

Once a day is fine, and yes strength training will be beneficial for you.

[RK19]

congratulations! lol!