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[Erick]

Do you go to the gym, for a certain amount of time or calories when you do cardio work outs? I'm trying to work, how long i should be going for.

[Boolean]

Resistance training is where it's at. Get a trainer, and they will show you the proper way to get and STAY fit. Why do I say this? With cardio, you burn your calories then and there... and that's it. With resistance training not only are you building strength, endurance, and stability, you are also burning calories while doing it AND for a while after! This is due to sustained oxygen consumption, also known as excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC).

Don't get me wrong... cardio is necessary. But if you're looking to get fit in the best possible way, that's where its at.

[thomasmite996]

It is totally depend on you. But mostly people spend time 30 to 40 mints for work out.
and it is enough for training. Use fresh fruits and raw vegetables to get essential vitamins.

[platypus]

Do you go to the gym, for a certain amount of time or calories when you do cardio work outs? I'm trying to work, how long i should be going for.

Do intervals, steady-state cardio is an outdated form of exercise that is not terribly time-efficient. What are your goals, i.e. why do you want to exercise?

[mikeinnaples]

The basic underlying concept for me personally is to get most bang for the buck, so to speak.

1. Lifts that incorporate several muscle groups at the same time, ideally engaging your core as well.

2. Interval cardio.

[MattJ]

The basic underlying concept for me personally is to get most bang for the buck, so to speak.

1. Lifts that incorporate several muscle groups at the same time, ideally engaging your core as well.

2. Interval cardio.

I agree. I try to incorporate a half hour of cardio in with my 20-30 minutes of weightlifting and that works great for me. So about an hour total.

[InVeritate]

I have started experimenting with HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and think a 20 minute session of that on the stationary bike is harder and more effective than the steady state 45 minutes I used to do everyday. Do not discount the simple activities, like walking, that can also provide a lot of benefit. These can be easy to work into your daily routine.

[peterjohn]

Well every one has different plan about workout at Gym but i think we need to take to do workout for 1 hour which is enough for the fitness and for food health . I think by spending time at Gym you might build your muscles and look attractive . So 1 hour in view is enough in this regard .

Edited by peterjohn, 17 April 2012 - 10:23 AM.

[peterjohn]

Well every one has different plan about workout at Gym but i think we need to take to do workout for 1 hour which is enough for the fitness and for food health . I think by spending time at Gym you might build your muscles and look attractive . So 1 hour in view is enough in this regard .

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[Victor]

I have started experimenting with HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and think a 20 minute session of that on the stationary bike is harder and more effective than the steady state 45 minutes I used to do everyday. Do not discount the simple activities, like walking, that can also provide a lot of benefit. These can be easy to work into your daily routine.

HIIT whilst it has good intentions, is not the optimal program.

There is so much nonsense surrounding this topic and ultimately it comes down of course to your goals.

But the same rough principles apply! If you want to gain muscle, at a consistent (not enormous unrealistic rate like many programs promise) and realistic rate, implementing PROGRESSIVE TENSION OVERLOAD is close to optimal. That is progressively increasing the microfibular tension over a period of time.

KEY PRINCIPLES AND GUIDE:
- Form > weight (people say this contradicts what i propose, but correcting form and focusing on actually sufficiently activating the muscle is key before going all out like a meathead)
- Progress (the main fallacy of HIIT somewhat is that it suggests that you have to keep progressing constantly!? Progress at a realistic weight, and by that i don't mean you have to be increasing 5-10kg every time and increase rep range with it.)
- Rep-range (5-8 reps on exercises that the individual feels work and activate their muscles best, but i'd avoid doing more than 4-5 exercises.)
- Frequency (Depending on your other commitments, who knows what would be optimal for you. However, it is suggested that training 2 times per week- after slowly building into working out- is closer to optimal


This is way to brief on the matter, but hopefully intriguing enough to make you research it for yourself