I use to Run 2 MILES A DAY 5-6 TIMES A Week
and lift weights every other day,But I heard your suppose to rest and not run every day cause that is bad for you.
So that is why i stoped and started working out
Only every other day - 4 times a week
Only every other day - 4 times a week
I started lifting weights and Running 2 miles After Wards,every other day But on the days i rest i feel like i'm not burining fat and like i need to work out is that normal?
Is this a good routine or should i go back to running every day and lifting weights every other day?
Also is there like a light exercise i can do so i wont just be sitting there on the days i dont work out.?.keep in mind i combine my sessions i run and work out in the same day..i like to do it that way i feel better that way its a mind thing
2007-03-21 08:15:05 · 4 answers · asked by rm4real 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I train on Mon, wed, Fri. With 20 min cardio at the end. Tues, Thurs, Sat. Cardio only 1-1.5 hours. Sunday Off.
2007-03-21 10:14:30 · answer #1 · answered by Brad M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah the problem with working out every day is that you dont allow your body ample time to recover. Especially if you're lifting weights, your cardio activity will tear your muscle back down again so your workouts in the gym become redundant.
If you can't give up running, try and lift 3 times a week, jog 5 and rest at LEAST 1 per week (no activity at all).
Just remember that when you think you're not burning fat, your body actually is because of your high metabolism. Your body also builds muscle during rest. Not during your exercise. So if you don't rest, your muscle will never build. Every pound of muscle your body has burns 50 extra calories per day while you rest.
2007-03-21 15:31:02 · answer #2 · answered by DaveJoseph 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well you are only running 2-3 miles, so you should everyday, i ride 15-17 miles everyay. on the weight lifting that should be every other day, so you can let the muscles rebuild, so do that and you should see results very fast.
2007-03-21 15:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by Jon A 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2 miles isn't a lot. If you were up around 30-40 miles a week, a rest day once a week might be advisable, but not for what you're doing.
2007-03-21 15:21:55 · answer #4 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋