Workout Advice For IP Beginner
 

Hi all,

I am starting week two of IP To Go. I am wondering about what people have done regarding workouts. Are there limitations on what we should/should not be doing at different stages in the program? Currently, I work out with a trainer 2x/week for an hour and I try to go at least once or twice on my own to do cardio. I'm not sure if I should change this approach or keep it up as a good supplement to the program.

Any anecdotal advice welcome!
Thanks!

Why hello to myself! I'm also on week 2 of IP and that was also my pre-IP routine. When I started my coach told me that strenth training was okay (which is most of what I do with my trainer), but cardio wasn't. However, I've read that many people here do cardio with great results.

The general consensus I've found on this board is to continue exercising for fitness if you want to, but expect that your weight loss might either not be affected or actually slow down.

Pre-IP, I did a lot of swimming. Now I mostly do yoga, and I swam (half the distance I'm used to) on Monday and my weight has been bouncing around- I think it might be related to that. It seems silly because it's almost nothing compared to what I used to do, but we are on very low calories and carbs so I guess it makes sense. I've read similar accounts and might give it up for a bit, continuing the yoga and adding in some light walking.

Haven't tried weight-lifting but I know others on here do!

If you do exercise, make sure to have your extra packet right after your workout.

My dietician told me to keep the cardio light and short. I do sprint triathlons and she said it would be best if i didnt for a while since it will definitely hurt the muscle tissue and will affect my weight loss. She also said no more than 5lb weights when I work out with weights. AS she explained it this program is designed to have your body use fat for energy. IF you work out too hard it starts to break down the muscles instead

Thanks everyone!!

@Tobehealthy--good luck other me!

My coach explained it similarly, if you see my stats in week 15 is when I experimented with bumping up my cardio...also my poorest showing...
I did slow walks and weightlifting through Phase 1.