I am 5'10 and weight 190 pounds...What should i do to reach the normal weight of 175 pounds? Run or lift?

Answer 1

both, running will train your body to burn fat and lifting will build lean muscle to burn fat all day

Answer 2

I'm about the same size as you and of course probably older so this weight is more around my 'ideal' size. What determines a 'normal' weight is dependent upon more than one factor. But when it comes down to it a good combination of both is ideal. Running does give you a good cardio workout but too much isn't all that good for you, maybe a couple of miles a day if you're into an everyday jog. Lifting weights will burn calories and of course help remove some of that unwanted weight. This in turn will not cause you to all of a sudden lose weight but replace it with healthy bulk depending upon how you lift. Personally I used to strength train, and plan to start again here very soon, and strength training doesn't build a lot of mass if that's what you are looking for.

All in all a sensible regimen of both is very good any way you look at it. That and staying hydrated! Of course you could always drink a lot of water and lose unwanted pounds also, I let a lady I know (older woman not about to go out and jog or lift weights) about that and she was getting ready for a wedding (not hers) and she followed my advice. I later saw her and she was surprised at how it worked and thanked me. Basically take your weight divide it in half and that's how many ounces of water you should be intaking a day minimal, roughly I/we should be drinking about 100 ounces or about 10 average glasses of water a day.

Answer 3

Eat less.
Seriously! Lifting weights will make your muscles larger, but won't reduce the fat you're carrying. Running will -- but it won't do nearly as much good as it would if you also cut down on your intake.
Don't go for some fad diet or some pay-for-food thing -- look at how and what you eat, and reduce the quantity as well as the fats and useless carbohydrates, and instill in yourself a healthy regular way of eating that you can stick to permanently, and that will keep you from gaining weight even if you don't run every day. You really only need 2000 calories a day max -- how many are you getting now?

Answer 4

That depends on the percentage of your body weight that is fat instead of muscle. This "normal" weight is meaningless - someone can be 175 pounds of solid muscle or 175 pounds of excess fat. Obviously there is a difference between the two.

If your goal is to lose weight by shedding excess fat, you need to engage in some aerobic activity (such as running) and need to take your dietary habits into consideration. You can't get there simply by running and/or lifting. Some lifestyle changes would be necessary to get the weight off and KEEP it off. So don't underestimate the importance of skipping the Big Macs and eating more fruits & veggies as part of your weight-loss plan.

Answer 5

You need to do both. I am 5'11" and weigh around 145 pounds which is within the healthy range of BMI for a medium boned woman. I run 4 or 5 days a week and lift weights 1 or 2 days. Lifting weights at low weights for many reps gives you nice sleek muscles that make your clothes look good and also help you run. I learned how reading "Weightlifting for Dummies". Running is great for your heart and lungs and gives you the stamina and energy to do anything you want, including lifting weights. Do this stuff, eat moderately, and you can look great and feel good too. Good luck

Answer 6

If all you want to do is loose the weight, then it is cardio all the way (ie running). If you lift weights you will find it harder to loose weight since you are growing muscle, and muscle is far more denser then fat so of course it weighs more and you would be gaining muscle weight while looser fat weight

BTW, Do not trust the BMI weight index. It is EXTREMELY skewwed. They say my BMI weight should be 175 also, but if I was 175 I would be a walking skeleton and be death on two legs since I have a football players build from birth. Normal for me is at 200

Answer 7

First off, theres no such thing as normal weight. Im 5'11 and weigh 215lbs but have 11% body fat. Now, I guess im not normal then but yet I'm in perect health. I also have a ton of muscle though. What you need to do is start going to a gym. Start lifting and running and you will see an amazing improvement in looks and self-confidence. And you have plenty of time until summer rolls around when your body appearance matter most. You want to look good for all those hotties in their bikinis right?

Answer 8

I'm in the Army so believe me, I know a lot about working out.

You can lift weights and do sit ups all day long but the fact of the matter is, you aren't going to lose nearly as much weight as you would if you ran. Also, just lifting weights will build muscles, yes, but it will still be covered by fat. The best way to burn fat is cardio.

Answer 9

Running. I weighed 210 and now weigh 178. I ran, ate subway, and drank about 2L's of water a day. Don't drink too much water b/c you can put on water weighted. Also, make sure your water to sodium ratio is good, otherwise you can retain water. Just watch what you eat, count yoru calories and keep um as low as you think you can go. 5 SMALL meals are better then 3 average meals. And skippin meals only makes you eat more at your next mealtime.

Good Luck, it took me under 2 months to lose 30lbs

Answer 10

I suggest running maby even some crunches, lifting is good for you but you will just get muscle and could still end up weighing 190.

Answer 11

Both. Do cario at least 4-5+ times a week for at least 30 minutes. Weight training 2x a week if working out the entire body. When I'm weight training, I do weights 4x a week. 2x a week, upper body; 2x a week, lower body. For best results, my trainer recommended that I do 3 different exercises per muscle group.