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My question:
I joined a really nice and convenient club near my house, but my time is very limited. For instance, tonight I ran down to the gym at 7:30 and as quickly as I could (no rest/breaks) I did the entire circuit...which is a lot because it is great gym. Just 2 reps of 18. I did not do any cardio because it seems to me that I was doing cardio being out of breath already from going as fast as I could. Will this suffice? I want to be lean. I am 5"8 116 with a bit of muscle, but it is not bulky. Never will be just the way my muscles are built and I don't like the bulky look on women personally.
So, is that okay for my weight training pat or should I add cardio? I used to stairclimb for 20 minutes and then lift. Then I heard an employee say to forget the stair climber and use the rowing machine? Is there a reason why he would say that?
Also, when I lift whether it is fast or slow I notice my heat stops a beat and the breath is sucked out of me..like I can' breath but just for a beat. I happens several times a workout. Is that normal when lifting?
My question:
I joined a really nice and convenient club near my house, but my time is very limited. For instance, tonight I ran down to the gym at 7:30 and as quickly as I could (no rest/breaks) I did the entire circuit...which is a lot because it is great gym. Just 2 reps of 18. I did not do any cardio because it seems to me that I was doing cardio being out of breath already from going as fast as I could. Will this suffice? I want to be lean. I am 5"8 116 with a bit of muscle, but it is not bulky. Never will be just the way my muscles are built and I don't like the bulky look on women personally.
So, is that okay for my weight training pat or should I add cardio? I used to stairclimb for 20 minutes and then lift. Then I heard an employee say to forget the stair climber and use the rowing machine? Is there a reason why he would say that?
Also, when I lift whether it is fast or slow I notice my heat stops a beat and the breath is sucked out of me..like I can' breath but just for a beat. I happens several times a workout. Is that normal when lifting?
Any insight would be much appreciated!
Stairs and rowing are both decent. Basically do the one you enjoy more or rotate them regularly.
The reason you were out of breath is you passed you vo2 max and entered an anaerobic state of conditioning. In short, oxygen wasn't fueling your exercise but muscle glycogen was.
Stairs and rowing are both decent. Basically do the one you enjoy more or rotate them regularly.
The reason you were out of breath is you passed you vo2 max and entered an anaerobic state of conditioning. In short, oxygen wasn't fueling your exercise but muscle glycogen was.
Stairs and rowing are both decent. Basically do the one you enjoy more or rotate them regularly.
The reason you were out of breath is you passed you vo2 max and entered an anaerobic state of conditioning. In short, oxygen wasn't fueling your exercise but muscle glycogen was.
Think sprints vs a 3 mile run.
I don't think your heart should stop even paying v02 max
Yeah, me neither, but it does and I notice it more when lifting "heavy" weight which for me (80 pounds). It just stops, no air and I have to stop briefly and go on...usually at a lower weight. I can now imagine how someone just drops after a heart attack. No pain just the drop dead
Thanks for you help. I'll research.
Yeah, me neither, but it does and I notice it more when lifting "heavy" weight which for me (80 pounds). It just stops, no air and I have to stop briefly and go on...usually at a lower weight. I can now imagine how someone just drops after a heart attack. No pain just the drop dead
Thanks for you help. I'll research.
Get a Fitbit or garmin. If it continues get checked for arrhythmia.
I have small bones! I like being lean, but where you can see slight definition. I seem to feel better physically when I have that tone.
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