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Originally Posted by Ch'i
The best way to build muscle, and burn lots of fat, is to work out your major muscle groups. You can stick to the cycle routine, but I would recommend doing a full body workout per session. If you do just the major muscle groups your workout shouldn't take more than 30-40 minutes. Right after you finish do about 15-20 minutes of cardio. On the alternating days do an hour of cardio. Also, use weight training exercises that work more than one muscle group at the same time. By doing this you will not only accomplish more during a session, you will teach your body how to better coordinate its muscles and help them work together more efficiently, which will increase your strength.
What does your cardiovascular training consist of?
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NOTE: Just quoting Ch'i because he's last and most descriptive
My cardio consists of 8 stories of stair climbing (up and down) every morning for 3 reps and eliptical machine on Tuesdays and Thursdays and swimming for an 30-45 mins. every other day of the week (Monday Wednesday Friday). I've been trying to incorporate a rowing machine regimen in but I'm struggling there.
Anyway, I am kind of watching my diet. Meaning my caloric intake is relatively low (around 1800/day) but my carb intake is larger than average (meaning I suppliment my intake heavily based upon steamed rice, cereal, and suppliment shakes and other low calorie and filling items). I am flat footed so running is out, but I think (and hope) that regular swimming more than makes up for it.
I am torn because I am engaged in the schedule I described earlier so I do not think changing it at this point would be that great for me. However, I can work into a differing routine if that would really matter or there's something fundamentally wrong with it. From all that I have read that isn't important compared to watching my caloric intake, keeping up my nutrient levels, and staying active (be it weight training or swimming).
Anyway, I think that is a decent overview of what I do, but if you want something more specific/detailed then just be more so yourself.