Running Question

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Tomcat0526

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Hey, whenever i go to the gym, i usually run 1 mile at 6.7 on the Treadmill setting before and after i start working out. I guess you can call it a warm up. i can usually always keep up for the mile, i do it every day. What i would like to know is, should i be running Miles or minutes, and if minutes, about how many?

Rene
 
Why do you run before and after? What are you trying to accomplish?
 
You will loose more body fat by focusing your energies on hitting the weights hard and eating right, as well as adding some strength and LBM (lean body mass).
 
I started at 12 years old and 90 pounds bodyweight struggling to lift a standard exercise bar: ~20 pounds. Everybody starts somewhere. Most of us started specifically because we were not naturally strong or were in terrible shape! I have a lot of respect for anybody who shows up consistantly and makes a reasonable effort (more so than for somebody who lifts big weights).
 
I try to lift and can do lets say, 3sets of 8 with 20 Lbs... by the last set i can barely lift anymore but im not sore the next day so i feel like i didnt do anything. is this normal?

Edit: i keep asking so many questions, thanks for answering ^^
 
What exercises are you doing? The ones you should be doing are: squat, deadlift, bench press, bent row/pullups, military press.
 
not sure what theyr called but ill post here after i go to the gym today. mostly i do stuff on the machines, no free weights but i am planning to buy me a set of dumbells to use at home.
 
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I know how you feel. I lost a bunch of weight but took with me what little muscle I had (although admittedly it wasn't much). I bought some free weights and recently started doing basic exercises with them in combination with the HIIT to lose more weight while building up some muscle.
 
HIIT= high intensity. You are doing cardio which isn't quite as effective in burning fat. Try this program.
1.3 minute jog
2.30-40 sprint
3.1:00-2:00 walking
4.repeat 2 and 3 7 times
5. 3 minute cooldown. Do this 2 or 3 times a week. Make sure you stretch as well to avoid injuries.
 
ill try that, thanks.

as for weights i do:
Leg press(machine)3sets 12 reps 109 Lbs
Standing calf raises(machine)3sets 15reps 110 Lbs
Dips(machine)3sets 12. reps (cant remember Lbs)
Curls(machine)3sets 8reps 25Lbs today
crunches(bench)body weight

any idea whay i should be doing or if this is ok?
and maybe some 1 can transfer .thread to another section... weight training?
-thx
 
Deadlifts messed up my lower back. Be careful on that one.
 
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