I work out 5x a wk, w/ 1 hour lifting/30 minute cardio after. Mon-Thurs, Sat  Is this too much?
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You forgot to mention your age. But if you are doing it from long time then your body will get used to it. The best thing is to just ask yourself if is that "too much" for you.
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yes this is fine - but it is preferable that you are spreading your exercise out and not doing 4 days straight of exercise and then 3 days of nothing. It is good to have a good workout 1 day and a rest the next and then another good workout the 3rd day and so on.
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for getting ripped ,doing lots of cardio with high rep,high intensity training is the way to go...do your cardio before weights,then its done...it must be priority...at your weight and activity level i say between 1300 and 1700 cals daily,wil work
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Your supposed to do cardio at the same time so it doessn't turn into extra fat.\nAlong with your lifting you'd still be huge but at a lower body fat %
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I do a lot of weight lifting and moderate cardio.  I want to have an average bodyfat but a high strength and above average build.  Sooo more weight lifting moderate cardio.  I have an entire weight lifting technique sheet that I keep saved on the computer if you like me to email it to you (i can't send attachments through here).  But keep your cardio 30-45 min overdoing cardio actually burns muscle and promotes cortisol (fat storing hormone) so overboard is bad(keep workouts/cardio total 1-1.5hrs).  The problem is keeping the diet in check because its one of the most important parts of keeping in shape.  \nIf your just starting out drink your water, drinking more water makes your body actually shed access water weight.  It tricks the survival mode of your body after it see's it gets water a lot it sheds what it doesn't think it needs anymore.  When working out or doing cardio weigh yourself before and after.  For every lb you loose drink 1 L of water throughout a couple hours(not all at one time). \nEat clean foods http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/stella9a.htm \nand have 5-6 meals a day which boosts metabolism.  \nFor weight training if your looking at toning up high reps lower weight.  Work 1-2 muscle groups a day 4-5times a week (until you hit all bodyparts in the week).  Don't overdo your ab workouts.  Many times people do abs like everyday... this actually breaks down the muscles because they haven't fully healed and then you turn around the next day and work them again.  You need to lower your overall bodyfat and BUILD the abs which the best ab building technique is roman chair situps.  But here is a good list of more techniques http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/abs1.htm\nOh forgot sleep... get your 7-8 hours every night.  when you sleep is the only time that your body recovers from all the cardio or lifting you did during the day.  Also working out in the morning burns more calories throughout the day than working out at night and going to sleep a few hours later.
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That seems perfect! As long as you are now stressing your muscles overworking them with weights without rest!
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At least five minutes of cardio first, then weights. If you want to do more cardio, then do it all before you lift.
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My trainer set me up with weight-training three times a week and cardio two times a week.  She suggested alternating them and not doing them all at one time.  If it's possible, maybe you should try to go 4-5x a week, spread out your activites.  I also alternate what part to work out first each time I weight-train.  I'll start upper one time, lower the next.
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Generally 6 days a week in the gym for 1 hour.\n\nRegards\nt$k\nhttp://tsk911.hi5.com
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yea, that sounds reasonable. \nthe body can compensate up to 1-2 lbs per week max...anymore and your body would be struggling\nbut 6 lbs in 1.5 months is great progress--think about it--its 1 lb a week average...\ngood job
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In my experience it would be best if you could do like 15 min of cardio before weight training and 15 min after.
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Depends on your goal and the current state of your body.\n\nIf your bodyfat percentage is less than 15% then you should concentrate on adding muscle. This means doing moderate cardio (not more than 3 times a week) and more weight training. Eat enough protein (at least 1g per lb of bodyweight). \n\nIf fat% is more towards the 20's then High Intensity Intervel Cardio for 20-25 min a a day is the answer. This should be done at least 5 days a week. Weight traininig is important too. Try not to do them in the same session as this is too taxing on the body.
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If you mean you work out one hour a day...five days a week...no it is not to long...if you mean your work out five hours in one day our body doesn't like that type of force that is placed upon it and eventually can cause some long term problems....\n\nIt would be much better to pace yourself and have a more rounded program.
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First off, are you at more of a beginner or intermediate level - meaning how knowledgeable with the equipment are you?  Either way, you need a program that works for you.  You said that you work out 3 or 4 times a week, so I am going to give you a plan for 3 times a week.  \n\nFirst you want to do a 5 minute workout - walk/slight jog\nThen do about 20 or so inutes of cardio (your choice of what kind)\nMake sure after your cardio you do a 5-10 minute cool down\n\nAfter your cardio and cooldown, make sure you stretch effectively.\n\nNow, on to the weights....\n\nI would do 3 sets of 15 repetitions for each exercise below:\n\nBicep Curls\nTricep Extension\nShoulder Press\nSeated row \nChest Press \nInline chest press \nLat pull down \nLeg press \nLeg extension \nLeg curl \nAbdominal crunch \n\nObviously your weights will vary.  You want to do enough weight so that you can feel you muscles working, but not enough so that you can hardly lift them.  \n\nI hope this helps.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  Thanks and Good Luck!!
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Yes. I've got a home gym setup and do my exercises in the morning. I wake up in the morning, have a couple cups of coffee, then do my weight training 5 days a week. After that, I get ready for work, which I start at 7:30 in the morning.\n\nFor me, it is the best time. The wife and kids are still sleeping, so there are no distractions. It also give me a ton of energy to get through the day. And, when I get home from work, I'm too mentally tired that I can't get motivated for lifting. I do my cardio then, while watching TV (not too much mental work needed for that).
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If you wait a shorter time you will sustain your cardio level.  If you wait longer and thus rest the muscle longer, you will be able to lift with more consistency regarding strain and reps.  It really depends on what result you are seeking.  An hour at maximum weight capability does seem a bit over the top and begging for serious 'injury'.
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This only happens if you make time for it.  Moving your body is as important as feeding it, so make the time.\n\nBut there's also the matter of what you're doing with the time you make.  At your age, almost any basic program of calisthenics will do wonders for you if you do it faithfully.  \n\nIf you want the most possible bang for your minute, then here's what you need: 14-18 minutes, at least 3x/week, in which to move continuously through your range of motion in all 6 degrees of human movement: moving up/down, moving side/side, moving forward/back, tilting up/down, tilting side/side, tilting forward/back.  Sound impossible?  It's not.  I've been doing it since late January, and the results are amazing.  My energy levels are consistently higher than they used to be, my strength and range of motion have increased, and I feel great.  The routine I'm using to do this is called FlowFit, designed by Scott Sonnon.  (You can Google it if you're interested; if not, just keep the concept in mind -- all 6 degrees, continuously, for 14-18 minutes.)  It doesn't have to be grueling and painful; it does have to be continuous and smooth.\n\nSee sources below for more information.