Health & Fitness
Which aerobic exercise should I do on non weight training days?
I am a 44 year old male. I do weights on alternate days mostly for increased definition and some size increase. So far I feel I’m doing pretty well. I work out for about an hour. I use anywhere from 15 to 60 Lbs. I will increase weight if I can do the exercise well. On my alternate days I do aerobics. I use a rowing machine. I like the exercise because it’s demanding and provides upper body strenght training. My question is, is it wise to do rowing on non weight days? I’m concerned I’m not giving my upper body a chance to rest between weight training. I can use a treadmill for aerobics if I need to. I can also adjust the rowing machine so it doesn’t provide so much resistance. Thanks, Mike
I would try "high intensity interval training" (see wikipedia for more details and references). The newest treadmills on the market have the interval option built in where you can swap from the all out interval to the jog interval with the push of a button. (this can also be done on the rowing machine, bikes, steppers, etc.)
I’m assuming you’ve conditioned your cardiovascular system already, since this is not a type of workout to be done by unconditioned individuals. The benefits have been documented in scientific journals. HIIT burns more subcutaneous fat than conventional aerobic workouts and it stimulates the release of more growth hormone which will help increase your muscles mass, and thus stimulate your metabolism further.
Keep it up!
November 22, 2009 - 1:16 pm
Hop on a bike
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November 22, 2009 - 2:02 pm
if you feel that way then give the rowing a rest for awhile to see what happens OK=good luck
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November 22, 2009 - 2:13 pm
Use a total body aerobic session. Like walking, running, etc. This will incorporate all of your major muscle groups, and you will burn more fat. good luck.
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November 22, 2009 - 2:29 pm
Make sure you take a day or two completely off per week to recover. To use more muscles each week mix it up. Do rowing one day, treadmill the next time, stationary bike, eliptical machine, etc. If you just do rowing your body will get used to it and you won’t benefit as much. But if doing other exercises makes you not exercise, then stick to the rowing. Doing what you enjoy makes it easier to stick to it.
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November 22, 2009 - 3:00 pm
You should give your upper body at least a one day recovery period in between workouts. Maybe plyometrics would be more suited to you. It does have the resistance training, the cardio, and the added benefit of a whole body workout. Here is a beginners plyometrics workout. Good luck Mike! Hope this is helpful to you.
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http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/plyometrics.html
November 22, 2009 - 3:37 pm
I would try "high intensity interval training" (see wikipedia for more details and references). The newest treadmills on the market have the interval option built in where you can swap from the all out interval to the jog interval with the push of a button. (this can also be done on the rowing machine, bikes, steppers, etc.)
I’m assuming you’ve conditioned your cardiovascular system already, since this is not a type of workout to be done by unconditioned individuals. The benefits have been documented in scientific journals. HIIT burns more subcutaneous fat than conventional aerobic workouts and it stimulates the release of more growth hormone which will help increase your muscles mass, and thus stimulate your metabolism further.
Keep it up!
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November 22, 2009 - 4:07 pm
BICYCLE!!! I lift also to tone but I only lose weight (98 pounds so far) when I bicycle. It is a great low impact but challenging workout (if you push your limits) for anyone but especially those of us over 40.
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