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Sabb:

--- Quote from: Prox on December 04, 2012, 07:59:26 AM ---Why don't you just lift weights instead? I personally think it is much more useful.

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Running is a cardio workout. Cardio work burns calories during but mainly after the exercise and much more than muscle development (weight lifting) does. That's why plyometrics is really good, as it combines both to develop muscle but also burn a lot of energy (calories). But of course, different people prefer different things. I personally have absolute shit cardio but I don't mind doing muscle development stuff. I still do cardio a lot but I really dread it and most likely will until I get better at it. But that also means I hate running. I still do run every now and then but yea, I dread it. Obviously that's different with other people though so just depends on the person. But cardio work makes you generally more healthy than simple muscle development, and is preferred for weight loss.

So I guess what I'm saying is that not everyone enjoys lifting mud bricks or w.e you lift in Egypt.

Prox:

--- Quote from: Sabb on December 04, 2012, 09:11:06 AM ---Running is a cardio workout. Cardio work burns calories during but mainly after the exercise and much more than muscle development (weight lifting) does. That's why plyometrics is really good, as it combines both to develop muscle but also burn a lot of energy (calories). But of course, different people prefer different things. I personally have absolute shit cardio but I don't mind doing muscle development stuff. I still do cardio a lot but I really dread it and most likely will until I get better at it. But that also means I hate running. I still do run every now and then but yea, I dread it. Obviously that's different with other people though so just depends on the person. But cardio work makes you generally more healthy than simple muscle development, and is preferred for weight loss.

So I guess what I'm saying is that not everyone enjoys lifting mud bricks or w.e you lift in Egypt.

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I know what cardio does, and I do know that cardio wont get you in a good shape, it will only help to lose fat, well and maybe make leg muscles stronger as well as your endurance, weight lifting on the other hand turns the fat into muscle instead of just simply burning it.

Xrain:

--- Quote from: Prox on December 04, 2012, 09:43:44 AM ---I know what cardio does, and I do know that cardio wont get you in a good shape, it will only help to lose fat, well and maybe make leg muscles stronger as well as your endurance, weight lifting on the other hand turns the fat into muscle instead of just simply burning it.

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Running, other aerobic activities and weight lifting are a good compliment to each other. I would not recommend just weight lifting. While yes it will give you that manly beefed up looking body all the ladies don't really like. But if you really want to have useful muscle tone its important to keep your flexibility. So running, and yoga and other exercises like that keep you flexible and your muscles fast. So I usually swap focuses every other day, one day I will do a fair amount of weight lifting, and not much running etc. Then two days from then the next time I work out I will switch, and not do much weight lifting and focus on running exercises.

Otherwise  you will end up walking around like a penguin not able to touch your arms behind your back.

Crossfit is a great exercise regime if you are so inclined.

Just be sure to keep well hydrated. (your body can only process a limited amount of water at a time, so start drinking water ahead of time if you plant on a serious workout session.
Lastly make sure you know how to do any exercises you are going to undertake. If you are performing them incorrectly you have a high chance of injuring yourself.

Prox:

--- Quote from: Xrain on December 04, 2012, 01:50:34 PM ---Running, other aerobic activities and weight lifting are a good compliment to each other. I would not recommend just weight lifting. While yes it will give you that manly beefed up looking body all the ladies don't really like. But if you really want to have useful muscle tone its important to keep your flexibility. So running, and yoga and other exercises like that keep you flexible and your muscles fast. So I usually swap focuses every other day, one day I will do a fair amount of weight lifting, and not much running etc. Then two days from then the next time I work out I will switch, and not do much weight lifting and focus on running exercises.

Otherwise  you will end up walking around like a penguin not able to touch your arms behind your back.

Crossfit is a great exercise regime if you are so inclined.

Just be sure to keep well hydrated. (your body can only process a limited amount of water at a time, so start drinking water ahead of time if you plant on a serious workout session.
Lastly make sure you know how to do any exercises you are going to undertake. If you are performing them incorrectly you have a high chance of injuring yourself.

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Simply lifting weights don't make you look like on steroids, I also haven't implied that it's what you should aim for when you start lifting weights. And yes, while all the cardio things will help you, they will never make you as strong as weight lifting would. Whichever of those would be more useful for pyro depends on him but surely doing both is the best bet.

Viole:
You guys are making me feel like a couch potato that hasn't gotten up since 1985. I'm not even that old  :-[

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