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parikp02

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Steve... If you don't mind..

I have seriously read all the threads looking for an answer to this and I also 'googled' it but I had NO luck.. I do love all of your rants and comments so please answer my question at your convenience..

Is it advisable to do a 20 Min HIIT + a 40 Min MIT Cardio 5 days a week?

I normally do the above and then a 45 Min session of weight training. So, I'm at the gym for about 2 hours a day which I have no problem with, really.. but I want to know if it works better the way I'm doing it or should I do alternate days of HIIT & MIT?

I will be really really thankful if you could answer my question!!!!!!!

THANKS
 
I don't like anyone doing HIIT more than 2-3 times per week at most. It's just too stressful and might 'work' now but it will eventually catch up with you. If you feel the need to be in the gym that much every day, something is off nutritionally.
 
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I don't like anyone doing HIIT more than 2-3 times per week at most. It's just too stressful and might 'work' now but it will eventually catch up with you. If you feel the need to be in the gym that much every day, something is off nutritionally.
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Hey!
Thanks SO much for the reply! :)
Well, I don't really feel the need to be at the gym for that long at all but I don't know how much is enough or where to stop and that's my problem.

So, I'll take your advice and to HIIT and MIT on alternate days..
Thanks Again.. :)
 
I don't really have a problem with cardio every single day of the week, assuming its intensity is controlled.

By that, most of it should be low to moderate intensity. A couple of sessions of HIIT can be thrown into the mix too. But some people would do better with no HIIT. It's very individual and it comes down to being a matter of how much 'stress' you apply to your system and individual recoverability rates which are determined by how trained you are, caloric state, genetics, etc).

If weight loss it the goal, weight training only needs (and most likely should) to be thrown into the mix 2-3 times per week.
 
Steve said:
I don't really have a problem with cardio every single day of the week, assuming its intensity is controlled.

By that, most of it should be low to moderate intensity. A couple of sessions of HIIT can be thrown into the mix too. But some people would do better with no HIIT. It's very individual and it comes down to being a matter of how much 'stress' you apply to your system and individual recoverability rates which are determined by how trained you are, caloric state, genetics, etc).

If weight loss it the goal, weight training only needs (and most likely should) to be thrown into the mix 2-3 times per week.
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Ok, Gotcha...

Weight training - 2-3 times a week? Here's what I do...
I do a break-up of body parts and work on them like once or twice a week..

For example NOW my Monday would be:
18-20 Min HIIT
+
Weight training - Arms
+
Abs

AND Tuesday:
45 Min cardio (steady)
+
Weight training - Legs

etc etc..
I hope I'm not doing it wrong because my last 10-12 lbs are already getting difficult now..
P.S: I'm 25/5.2"/133.0 lbs/female
 
Your weight training sessions should be full body.

If anything, your HIIT should be consolidated with your leg training. It would allow for more recovery time.
 
Ok!

Understood.
I'm going make the changes now and see how it works!

Thanks a LOT Steve.
Really appreciate your time and inputs!
 
MY NEW WORKOUT (Fingers crossed) - I hope this makes sense now.. I plan on following this for 4-6 weeks and increase or change plan according to how my body reacts to this!

Full body Workout:
Shoulder- Seated Dumbbell Press (2 sets of 12)
Back- Lat Machine Pulldown (2 sets of 12)
Chest- Dumbbell Bench Press (2 sets of 12)
Biceps- Standing Barbell Curl (2 sets of 12)
Triceps- Tricep Kickback (2 sets of 12)
Upper Legs- Leg Extentions & Leg press (2 sets of 12)
Hamstrings- Lying Leg Curl (2 sets of 12)
Calves- Seated Calf Raise (2 sets of 12)
Abs- VARIED (2 sets of 12)

Note:- I might change the sets to either 2 sets of 15 or 3 sets of 10 depending on how I'm doing.

WEEKLY WORKOUT

Monday - 18-20 Min HIIT + Full body Workout
Tuesday - Light Cardio
Wednesday - 18-20 Min HIIT + Full body Workout
Thursday - Light Cardio
Friday - 18-20 Min HIIT + Full body Workout

Saturday & Sunday - Rest


Please let me know if this sounds good!! :)
 
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Much, much better.

I might choose different exercises and order. I might also make two workouts and alternate them just to better cover the body and prevent boredom.

But that's nitpicking.
 
Steve said:
Much, much better.

I might choose different exercises and order. I might also make two workouts and alternate them just to better cover the body and prevent boredom.

But that's nitpicking.
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NO it's not nitpicking!! (I have no clue about what I can do or can't - this is perfect)

You're the best!! :coolgleamA:

THANKS STEVE!
 
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