Skamito
Thu, Feb-06-03, 10:39
Okay, I've been lurking around the exercise forum for awhile now and thought I'd ask my questions. :)
I just began (about a week ago) a new exercise program. I joined a gym and have been three times already. So far I have done:
Thursday-
Elliptical trainer, light walking, variety of weights
Monday-
Same as above
Wednesday-
One hour light Yoga class, light walking (legs are hurting) and weights focusing on upper body
I take Atkins multivitamins, essential oils, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and chromium. I just added L-glutamine for after workout.
Here are my questions: My goal is for lean body, fat loss, not muscle building in terms of strenght or bulk.
I don't have the time or energy to get to the gym more to spread out my workouts (only cardio one day, only weights the next) so I plan to do them both on the same days. I believe Dan said in a thread that weight training should be done first so the majority of energy is focused towards that, then 20-30 minutes of cardio. Is this correct? I have been doing cardio first because I thought that was what I was supposed to do so I wasn't tired out by muscle fatigue. But I can see how it would work the other way too.
My next question is: what is an appropriate Atkins-friendly after workout replenishment snack? I know to aim for a combo of carbs and protein within 45 minutes, but don't know how to work that since I live about 45 minutes away making fresh type foods pretty impossible. I was thinking a fat free protein drink and an apple. Does that sound good?
Thanks for any input! :)
I just began (about a week ago) a new exercise program. I joined a gym and have been three times already. So far I have done:
Thursday-
Elliptical trainer, light walking, variety of weights
Monday-
Same as above
Wednesday-
One hour light Yoga class, light walking (legs are hurting) and weights focusing on upper body
I take Atkins multivitamins, essential oils, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and chromium. I just added L-glutamine for after workout.
Here are my questions: My goal is for lean body, fat loss, not muscle building in terms of strenght or bulk.
I don't have the time or energy to get to the gym more to spread out my workouts (only cardio one day, only weights the next) so I plan to do them both on the same days. I believe Dan said in a thread that weight training should be done first so the majority of energy is focused towards that, then 20-30 minutes of cardio. Is this correct? I have been doing cardio first because I thought that was what I was supposed to do so I wasn't tired out by muscle fatigue. But I can see how it would work the other way too.
My next question is: what is an appropriate Atkins-friendly after workout replenishment snack? I know to aim for a combo of carbs and protein within 45 minutes, but don't know how to work that since I live about 45 minutes away making fresh type foods pretty impossible. I was thinking a fat free protein drink and an apple. Does that sound good?
Thanks for any input! :)