Question about exercise machine programs
Ok, I posted this in the general exercise forum and got no response, so I thought I would try here instead. Anyone have any thoughts?
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When I started with my gym, a trainer walked me through the machines and he told me to use the manuel option on most of the machines. I have switched to a fat burner, but don't like having to keep grabbing the handles for my heart rate.
My husband has lost 75 pounds and is what I consider a "runner" now. He always runs on manuel 1% incline and varying from 6-9mph. His muscles look fantastic... IMHO |
I don't think that any of the cardio programs are going to do much for muscle building. What they're good for is interval training - changing up incline settings and resistances so your heart rate is challenged by periodic high intensity bursts mixed in with more moderate intensity exercise. Interval training is very effective for fa burning! You can also do it yourself with the manual mode on any of the machines - simply sprint or increase the resistance for a minute or two every five minutes. I'm a manual mode person myself. :)
In order to build muscle, you need to stress the muscle with weights (free weights, machines, resistance bands etc). The resistance on a cardio machine really isn't sufficient to allow you to build muscle, but higher resistances will give you a more challenging cardiovascular workout and allow you to burn more calories (= stored fat)! |
Thanks for the input ladies!
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