Which one is the best way to stay in shape and see physical results?

[kitty71]

Do slow work out exercises or challenge your body? For example. Do certain type of exercises but in a slow range but consistent or challenge yourself and do different exercises in order for your body not to come to a plateau and get used to the slow exercises always.

I had heard from a fitness instructor that "Not evertything has to be done fast, slow things can alwayso work for your body and you can see results physically

But then I heard other fitness instructors who says "you have to challenge your muscles so see results, cause doing the same slow muscle movements each time, the body gets used to them and it will come to a point when the body settles, you have to do different body movements". Also anotehr related queston. Is doing just one type of workout exercise or sports discipline will really make your body change or you have to do different things so your body does not get stalled and then you dont see any results anymore? I have an acquaitance who is a running devoted fan, for her running is her life, she does not do any other kind of exercises or sports discipline, she just run. Im not denying running is not a bad sport, sure is good, but is just running a way to really make your body fit and be in great shape. This lady tells me that running is the ultimate sport, you brun calories everywhere and be fit all the time and you tone your body, she says it is not necessary to do other type of sports, or lift weights or strenght training, cause running gives you all.

Sometimes I want totell this lady that she has to do other kind of work out, do weight training, so the body does nto settle in just one type of thing, but each time she swears that running is her love and there is no other type of sport like running in this world so, she defends running 110%% to be the best sport out there, so I decide not to say anything and stay shut cause each time she will question me.

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I do have heard and see for myself that some people who do make running part of their lifestyle, some of them end up super super thin, like their muscle mass dissapears, the bladder in women I heard lower (is this dangerous?), no breast tissue anymore, flat as an ironing board. Runners do develop good calf muscle that is something I know and see for myself, cause that is the muscle on the leg they mostly use.

Which fitness instructor is right, or both are correct?

[d1vineb0y]

you need to do everything (for max gains in less time) each workout has its benefits. bicep curls to hammer curls to cable curl. push ups to bench press to dips to pushdowns. biceps burn a lot of fat and calories with numerous other benefits like better heart than running, tones whole body, strengthen bones, better mood.. while push ups work chest, triceps, shoulders.. bench press good pecs, serratus anterior, delts, strong triceps, looks great, especially for boys

its easy. you need to go to do everything in the gym have 1-2 days rest per muscle group. technique matters. dont go quickly. go at steady pace and hold when you reach the top of the rep like flex when you reach the top of your curl

six pack makes anyone look fit, especially for boys. mind your diet especially when you're trying to grow six pack. it takes a while. you can work abs everyday. leg lifts and plank strengthens core. better than sit ups in developing strong defined abs also doesn't hurt spine. if you have a six pack you have healthy body fat percentage

staying in shape is strength training not powerlifting. you're doing resistence training which will require good eating and increase in weight over longer time than powerlifting. heavier weights are better than just right or less

[d1vineb0y]

if you want legs, dont run. running long distances and a lot of constant long distance is bad for your feet and body not as beneficial as lifting. quads are the strongest leg muscles. they hold knees in place. hams at back of your leg helps movements like walking running jumping explosiveness. improves posture. calves propel you per step. they support leg and absorb impact. glutes for blast power to sprint manevers..

dont skip leg day

2nd is more accurate. doing it too slow takes away energy

challenge means different exercises. never stick to one

[CapnHawk]

I agree with the first fitness instructor you quoted in your post. The only exception is that you gradually increase the muscle movements at a comfortable level. You have to give your muscles a rest, too. Can't be doing exercises from the outset seven days a week. Got to let the muscles regenerate, so a day off in between is the way to go. I like to run to stay in shape, too. I played baseball and ran track in both high school and college and having strong legs is important. Got to have a good set of wheels holding you up. Combined with a sensible diet, a great way to keep excess baggage (fat) off your body.

[kitty71]

but in your case you practice other sports disciplines and not stick to just one. This lady I know only runs and that is all, she does nto strenght training, she just runs period

[CapnHawk]

Well, I spend very little time on weights and most of my fitness regimen is running. Exercise is mandatory on my fire department and most of us prefer to run, even though we have a fully-stocked weight room.

[venomwomen]

Both are right depends on the body response coz everyone has a different body and their body reacts in a differeway.


I have been doing bodybuilding from 3 years and I usually go with lifting heavy weights and my body responded well and i got my results.

[iceRoseThorn]

I suck in my belly habitually. It strengthens the muscles behind the abs, which hold in your gut, resulting in a smaller waist / flatter stomach

[Lynx122]

Well they did research on that and found that high intensity intervall training is the most effective. It's also called Tabata after the japanese scientist who did the study. Working out just in a medium intensity will raise your stamina a bit but it won't affect the muscles much at all they need to be challenged if you want them to grow. I do this kind of Tabata work out as well and I like it quite a lot. I made myself a youtube playlist with workouts. But I've been soing so muh taining and matches lately that I haven't worked out a ton.

[Heiniken]

Consistency.

Working out 30-45 mins a day 3 days a week over 6 months will have huge changes on you. The hard part is having the motivation to keep up the routine. Changes will be and should be minor that you will barely notice week by week, but with time will change you. All of these "get fit fast in 6 week" programs are not ideal. TO really build and change your body it is much more of a marathon versus a sprint, you also need to train really hard and long to prepare for a marathon.

Challenge and growth is important, but it is slow. You should challenge your body with your workouts once a month or so to really test how much you are improving/building muscle, but the other 95% of the time your workouts should be at lighter weights getting in volume.

[Phoenix98]

Proper form
Proper form is better for building muscles properly because if you throw around heavy weight then you can tear or pull your muscles and mess your body up pretty badly which can set you back months. It's better to go slowly and use proper form then as you improve you can increase the weight and the speed.

Motivation
If you lack the motivation to workout then you won't get anywhere due to never wanting to workout and always pushing it farther away. But if you can stay focused and keep your motivation then it'll help you consistently workout even when you don't want to.

Nutrition
If your nutrition isn't on par with your working out then you won't get anywhere. You need to eat right and workout properly and do both consistently otherwise your fighting a losing battle and won't make any progress.

[Tomsta]

It depends on a varoety of factors which would be better aimed at a personal trainer

If all yoibwant to do is stay in shape and not really gain or loose anything then cardio with some home workouts will do fine

If you wanna loose weight you need to be in caloric deficient which means burning more calories than your eating. That dorsnt mean starve yourself it means that you need to work oit how mamy clories per day you need amd try and do a combination of A) bringing that down and B) Doing enough excerise to burn more than what you are taking

Also you can't target weight loss itll happen the way your body handles it. Some will loose it from their thighs and legs firsts others the boobs and chest

[ohshee]

Every body is different and needs different things figure out what you need and keep active if you are fat don't go on a diet just eat less eat the right food move your body do your blood flows fast the faster your blood flows the cleaner ur organs the better everything works only I thing to drink and that's tons of water if you walk 30 min a day at a fast pace in 30 days u will see a big big differences in every inch of your body EVERYTHING

[Anonymous]

If you do reps slower it's better.
I don't think only running is a bad thing but your better off doing a mix of things as running is mostly lower body endurance.
All exercises can be bad if done incorrectly that's why slow reps are better as it's easyer to keep form.
You need to run properly if that's your thing and wear proper shoes.
But high intensity explosive sets have there place.

I'm no fitness expert so do what you wish with this information.

[TheAfrikan]

Basically if you do wnat to stay fit, you will need to do Cardio plus HIIT exercises they will totally give you a nice tonned fit body.

Doing one set of particular training daily on the same body parts, you can build up muscles but if you continue that for months n months then you won't see no change, since that specific muscles you have been targeting got used to that same training.

[GiventoFly01]

Bring back Jazzercise and aerobics!
I had a dream last night about my days of my mom dragging me to Jazzercise a few times a week, for years

[kitty71]

I dont do jazzercise but I do aerobics I had been doing aerobics since like 20 years ago and I haven't stopped doing them. I mean I had slow the frequency of course but I keep doing it and I mix it with kickboxing at home or some functional exercises as well. but still even if u dont believe it I dont have a good physical physique.

[GiventoFly01]

I know that it takes me twice the effort to stay in shape anymore, the older I get, the more difficult it is.

[havingfun101]

Low impact, high intensity interval training yields the best results, statistically. Think sprinting on grass or very intense swimming or peddling. Looking up H. I. I. T. will make this advice more clear.

[SexyAshh]

Everything is 80% percent nutrition, 20% working out.


I find pilates to be the most effective

[Iron_Man]

Work out slow rest about one or two minutes Between sets and put a lot of weight on the bar once you’re ready for it And put a lot of effort into it but make sure The exercise it’s done correctly

[genericname85]

Diet and workout. Has worked forever, will work forever.

[COMMODOREII]

Weight training is good. Train like a viking or spartan. 😎

[msc545]

I'm not sure anyone is right here. Exercise appropriately, and your body will thank you.

[Anonymous]

Isokinator is the best.

[pizzalovershouse]

Any toning an mhscle building

[prakhindev92]

Aesthetic is good , its hard at first but best