Less time on the cardio machines, bad move?

[Anonymous]

I used to do 50-60 minutes straight of cardio, some of it at a high intensity but at least 10 minutes of it was light or moderate.

Instead I started doing 20 minutes with weight training for different body parts, and 30-40 minutes of cardio, with more intense levels and usually it is broken up between two cardio machines.

So far I do not look or feel any heavier, and I hear variation is better and weights are important, so is my new workout better for my body?

In both situations I am doing it 4-5 times a week.

[Triathlete]

You are absolutely right. Variation is key!

That is very smart that you have added weights to your routine. Most women forget that weights are important to give them the proper tone and shape they are looking for.

Looks like your new ratios sounds good to me...However if I was you, I would add ten minutes of light warm-up/cardio at the beginning. The first ten minutes your burning through your glyogen storage anyway. You'll be warmed up to do your weights(since you are at your best) and then you can finish up with your cardio(so you'll be peaked in your anabolic window for fat burning)

Don't forget your post workout nutrition, since that is essential and if not more important than the workout itself. Protein, protein, Protein!

Great job!

[martyfellow]

You're doing fine, although I'd cut back on the frequency with weights. REally every other day is the most you can do, othewise you risk injury and you lose the benefits of the training.

[xX_LeXi_Xx]

keep up what your doing because straight cardio will only make you have what is called skinny fat. thaths where you look skinny but you may have cellulite or untoned legs that sorta thing :) hope I helped!

[Anonymous]

More intense cardio is a better move. Machines can only be so intense unless you are sprinting as hard as possible.

[Anonymous]

Long low cardio = burns muscle, and shrinks your heart.

>20 minutes of high intensity cardio = burns fat, strengthens heart.

I would go under 20 minutes for cardio. Weights are good for toning.