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Old 22-04-2008, 11:19 AM   #10 (permalink)
Abbs
 
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Default Re: Combined weight trg with cv??

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Originally Posted by Tall View Post
Ok... So...

1 hour intense weight lifting = 600kcals
30mins cardio = 300kcals

1 hour cardio = 450kcals (most people don't keep the intensity up)
30mins weights = 300kcals (you are now tired from an hours cardio)

You are burning kcals by doing weights first. Weight training is anabolic.
Doing cardio first is just setting yourself up for a fall.

IMHO
Ok... hadnt really thought about it like that...

Well your the knowledgeable one mate so will give it a go!!

Thanks.

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1st Jan 2007
6ft 4ins Tall
Current Weight 19St 5Lb
Target Weight 16.0 Stone
Weight to lose 1 st

Current: 17st 5lbs

Weight lost - 28lbs
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