cardio twice a day to lose weight?
967216
This actually ideal if you can make the commitment to do so!\n\nDo your first session in the morning on an empty stomach.  Get on the treadmill or elliptical and  keep your heart rate between 130-140 bpm for 30-45 minutes.\n\nWait 60-90 minutes after done with morning cardio session before you eat to ensure your metabolism is taking full effect of the cardio you just did and continuing to burn fat. \n\nHit another 30-45 minutes session at night at the same resistance.
327624
The trainer at my gym said it used to be said to do cardio first but now the thinking has reversed and weights first to tire out the muscles then cardio.  \n\nYou will be stronger and will get more out of your weights when they're done first. This means you will boost your metabolism and burn more calories throughout the day.\n\n The weight training will get your body into fat-burning mode for your cardio so that when you do your cardio you will be burning more fat right away. Normally, if you start with cardio, it takes 15 - 20 minutes to get to the point where your body is burning primarily bodyfat instead of the food you've eaten during the day. This will make your cardio work much more effective than if it was done separately or first.
912931
if you want to lose weight, you need to exercise at least an hour and at least more than three times per week, provided you have a diet plan as well.\n if you just want to keep yourself fit then half an hour twice a week will be enough
625573
If you can handle a routine with both I would do that. What tends to happen is if you constantly do one style only your body and muscles will become accustomed to the routine and you will burn less calories and your heart rate will maintain at a certain rate. Interval training is better for weight loss overall as your heart rate peaks and troughs. You will burn more calories going harder than taking the softer option so it's better for weight loss. \n\nWhat I would do is a combination so start for 10 minutes with a slow continuous run. They find a hill and do 10 really fast sprints up then recover downhill and go again with no breaks. Then 10 min of jogging then do 50 alternate lunges. 10 min of jogging then 50 squats 10 mins jog then 50 push ups 10 minutes of jogging then stretch. \n\nIf you have sand dunes nearby that is the perfect combination of short sprints and jogging in one routine.  \n\nMake sure you only run for 3 days max. per week so your body does not get conditioned. Again you need to include weights as this shapes your body. Refer to this website for some great ideas: \nwww.bodybuilding.com  \n\nAlso, to ensure you keep on track try spin and boxing into your routine. The easiest way to lose weight is to go on a 1200 calorie plan with exercise. You need to work out 6 times per week for max 1.5hrs per day. \n\nGood luck!
252740
That's a lot of cardio!  I usually only do 20 minutes four times a week.  What I find fun is an elliptical machine.  These are at all gyms.  I usually bring my iPod or plug my headphones into the TV so I can watch that.  Do something that takes your mind off of you exercising.
1074995
10 pounds in two weeks is not safe.  You should only lose about 1-2 pounds a week.  Do it by exercising and dieting.  Don't eat less than 1200 calories per day and make sure your diet includes the right kinds of nutrients by eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables (preferably more vegetables than fruits).  Do cardiovascular exercise 30-60 minutes per day.  Make sure your heart rate gets up.  You cannot lose weight only on one part of your body.  You will have to work your whole body.  As you start to lose fat, build muscle with strength training.  I recommend pilates if you really want to focus on your stomach.  Diet and exercise are the only healthy way to lose weight, and it takes time.  Please be safe!
50823
You have to burn more than you consume, so it's not one-sided, it has to include diet and excercise both....and the walking has to be at a level that puts you in a fat-burning mode....high enough heart rate to make you sweat profusely for at least 30 min. \nA lb. of fat = 3500 calories, so to lose a pound a week, you need to reduce caloric intake 500 calories/day....1000/day for 2lbs./week.\nI suggest keeping a journal of what you eat daily and make sure you drink 64oz of water, then another 8 oz more for every 25lbs. overweight you are.\n\nThose are the three keys to weight loss....\nenough water\nenough exercise\nright kinds and amount of calories
693094
cut back your total calories, dont eat any carbs after 5pm, except veggies, and do 3-4 cardio (walk, jog, or run) sessions a week.  the distance or amount of time per session will vary to your objective.
901661
I definitely think that's enough for toning your body, but if you really want to lose weight, you need to add some cardio too.  Running, walking, jumping jacks, jumping rope, whatever you want to do that will raise your heart rate for 20 minutes or longer, will cause you to shed those pounds.  Cutting out junk food is good too, but don't forget to also watch your portions of "healthy" food, because large quantities of any kind of food will cause weight gain.
838717
No.. they say that 20 minutes a day is good enough but thats BUNK.. if you really want to lose weight by exercise, 20 minutes of mild cardio is just enough to get your bod warmed up enough to start losing calories.  Of course your results may differ because its all about metabolism.  if you are just starting out I would start out with the 20 min, then 30, and eventually work your way up to 60 minutes.  When you can do that however you may decide and I would recommend someth more vigorous.. like a stair master.. \n\nI could burn as many calories on a stair master in 20 minutes as i could in an hour of treadmill!\n\nGood luck and stick with it... its worth it really!!\n\nAs far as how long?  That really depends on how hard you try, and how well you stick to it... but if your agressive about it.. 4 to 6 weeks will start showing you some results in the mirror... also please remember this... go by the mirror and not by the scales, especially if you weight train as well.. which I would also recommend.. cardio alone just never seems to be enough.
28634
exercise more. \n\na strong cardio workout is good for quickly losing weight. do it in the morning before breakfast and really push yourself. a hard 20 min workout several days a week, will be a good start. also, after your cardio work out, don't make b-line to the kitchen, hold off on eating for at least an hour, your body will continue to burn calories and fat even after you have stopped.\n\nstarting a weight training program will also help you lose weight and build muscle.\n\nmake sure the food you love to eat is good for your body, protein is your friend. stay away from junk food\n\nalso, check out the book "body for life" it covers a 12 week program, but you might be able to get some help out of it.
336423
It's a simple formula. Every 3500 calories equals 1 pound. You decide how you want to get rid of it- diet, exercise or whatever (a combination is best), but you'll need to get rid of 3500 calories to lose 1 pound of fat in a week.\n\nJust eat healthy, and less quantity... Lots of exercise, water, and eating several small meals throughout the day is key. Doesn't matter what kind of cardio you do, just start burning those calories.
200816
As many times as you like! I mean once everyday. But do only those yogic exercises with which you are comfortable. Do not push urself to your limits. These exercises are mainly for relaxation, but they are very effective for weight loss, blood pressure, diabetes,etc. Consult a Yoga trainer or get some lessons. Exercising in the early morning when the first raysof the sun start appearing helps in good blood circulation and healthy bones. I would suggest u two do yoga outside the house in a cool and gentle breeze. It would refresh u the best. So, happy exercising!
138717
The best way to lose weight is simply to elevate your heart rate at least 30 minutes a day. You dont even have to exercise for a long time. You dont have to job, jump, or do stairs. Just do anything that raises your heart rate pretty high for a few minutes, and your heart will continue to pump fast and burn calories. Instead of eating a few big meals a day, eat many small meals.\nMake realistic goals like 5 pounds a month and stick to a routine. Have confidence in yourself and dont obsess by looking in the mirror everyday. It will happen, just have patience :)\nI made a site to check BMI and calories burned per day. It's not all that great but I spent a lot of time adding quality links to the further links section.\nhttp://www.jimmyr.com/lose_weight.php
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Yes you could lose weight by running 1 hour per day.  Running is a bigger calorie burner than swimming, but it is fine to mix them up.\n\nGenerally, running burns 100 calories per mile or 100 calories per 10 minutes.  Your calorie burn will vary depending upon your fitness level and how hard you are working.\n\nSo assuming you burn 500 calories per run, it'll take you (theoretically speaking) 10 weeks to lose 10 pounds (7 days per week at 500 calories, where 3500 calories equals one pound).  \n\nHowever, running that much might result in injury, especially if you currently aren't a runner.  I recommend hitting the pool or an elliptical trainer.  Your body will enjoy the change of pace and you'll put less stress on your joints and you'll have less burnout.\n\nI usually run about 25 - 30 miles a week and hit the gym for weights 4 x week and I've maintained my weight for years.\n\nYou can use a site such as www.fitday.com to monitor your calories and activities to see how you are doing.  Keep in mind, you certainly aren't overweight and I'd recommend using running for fitness, not a weight loss tool.\n\nGood luck.
1146997
Once a week...It's too discouraging to do it every day if you're trying to lose weight.
1102432
Eliminate as much fat as possible (eat more protein than carbs), run for at least 2 - 3 miles per day and weight train for about 1 hour after the cardio (I work out at least 6 days per week).  Cut calories down to 1300 to 1500 per day.  Lots of crunches, sit ups, reverse crunches, etc.\n\nI lost 10 pounds and got my six pack back in less than a month.