If i got to the gym and use one of those cardio machines for 20 minutes 4 times a week, will i see a differenc
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Those are called cross trainers.  Chances are your burning not more than 300 cal each time you work out, which is probably less than you consume in one meal.  Try to up to an hour, adding 5 min every week or two.  The point is, you probably wont see much difference or it will be a slow change.  It IS great for your heart though.  \n\nAlso, you need to do some weight training.  Your body will burn more calories while youre sitting around the house.
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You will feel muscles that you never knew you had.  After about a month of regular workouts you will begin to see solid results so long as you keep with it.
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If you want to go to the gym... i`d say 3 times a week 40min cardio 20 min of anything else... like abs. Or go jogging... the outdoors is always nice.  enjoy!
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If you have the time to spilt your workout up thats great.\nYou will have more energy for the second workout and be able to train with more intensity.  Your metabolic rate over the day will be increased as well as you are stimulting it twice not once - your netabolic rate continues to be high  post exercise.  Studies suggest that shorter bursts of exercise around 20-30 min repeated several tiems per day can be more effective than the same workout done all in one - provided you train hard in each burst.
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Well you better fnd someting you like to do at the gym and start doing it every day, EVERY day.\nI like the exersize bike and I can read or watch TV while I do it.
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You are right it is a great start. I go to the gym 7 days a week alternating days between cardio and weights.For the best results you should have both in your work outs. Go slow, keep it fun and change it up so you keep the intensity different for optimal results.
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watch your diet first and foremost, 20-30mins of cardio excercise at least 3 days a week, and 5-10 mins of ab work at the end of every workout...
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not sure.\ncould it be a stress type of reaction from being in a group of people? are you getting a nervous buzz from competitive tension within the group?\nalternatively, if you are not attending cardio all that often you might feel better about it if you went more often just so you don't get stressed from waiting so long between visits.
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Actually, it can vary, depending on the shape you were in before you stopped exercising. It seems that you're fairly fit, and according to Men's Health, an occasional week break is often beneficial. Generally, it takes roughly 6 months to go from being in great physical shape to being a complete blob of unfitness.\n\nHowever, even if you are unfit, your physical appearance might still be the same as when you were in prime condition. Therefore, if you suspect that you're physically unfit but still seem relatively toned/chiseled/whatever, it's mandatory to start out slow, let your body readjust to the workout, then gradually increase the intensity.\n\nHope this helps. And bravo on running, it's a great cardio exercise. Your heart will thank you later.
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I do not like the running machines at all but I am a huge fan of the elipitical. They both are great for cardio and you should use the machine that you like best because that way you will enjoy going to the gym. You can do various workouts on the cross trainer that you cant do on the running machine and these can give you an awesome cardio workout to burn that fat!
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6 times a week of cardio work is fine - but always give yourself one day off!\nIdeally vary your pace and intensity and type of cardio workout across the week too
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It should be running on the machine and workouts where you sweat more and faster and also increase your heartbeat.
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wow this is great..the goal for most people is 30 minutes of cardio activity everyday...so add a minute everyday for a week or so and you'll be there...heart rate shouldn't go much higher...don't know about road speed..use a stationary bike myself...but 13 mph seems as if it would be pretty darned good...good weight for your age...mix it up with other types of cardio so you don't burn out or get bored...
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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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No. You'll need to do some weight bearing exercises too. Try looking into a good circuit workout for a "simple" way to combine aerobics and weights.
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Yes. Some people just sweat more than others and some not at all, but I'll bet if you took your workout to 45 minutes you'd break a sweat. It also depends on the intensity at which you are working out. I used to walk a 4 minute mile and not really sweat that much. So it depends on the person.
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I think three hours is sufficient.  I think a better indicator is are you sweating and feel like you are being exerted?  Check your pulse.  Try to get it to 60-70% of your max heart rate to get a moderate workout.  Heartrate max is normally calculated by subtracting your age from 220.\n\nAlso, try other exercises like stair stepping.  From my experience, stair stepping definitely gives you a workout after 20 minutes if you set the right intensity.