Question for people who work out
 

I am really unfit so I joined a gym to sort myself out. Im really enjoying it actually.

My question is, how long does it take for your body to get used to doing the cardio and the same question for resistance weight machines (in case its different)? What Im trying to ask, is how often do I need to increase my training levels so Im building up my fitness and not just sitting on one level for too long?

Is it worth getting a heart rate monitor (you know those chest straps with the watch that records your heart rate) and then building up when my heart rate doesnt reach the same bpm?

Thanks in advance :thumbsup

YMMV :2 cents:

Im not sure what the means?

2-4 weeks

Oh "your mileage may vary"

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...define%3A+ymmv

Are there any warning signs that you need to increase it though?

Concerning the heart rate monitor: You don't need it. What you need to do is enough cardio that you actually sweat.

Your body will get used to the cardio fairly quickly, if you do it every day. You should walk for 60 minutes your first week with the goal to simply get off the machine with spring to your step. You don't need to run at first, increase the incline, increase the speed but keep building your endurance. Your body, will tell you when you want to run.

Something I still do is run for a few minutes, and then walk, run again, and then walk.

Concerning weight training, don't lift heavy weights. that is the biggest mistake, everyone makes.

I do suggest you get a trainer, once you have been able to get your endurance built up.

I'm into Tai Chi and Yoga these days. A little more relaxing than weight training. A bit more beneficial both physically and mentally IMO

But a good schedule of cardio would be great. Just have to get over that hump until you start feeling good about it.

There are so many variables to consider; i.e. age, weight, fitness level, frequency of training, rest, etc. Despite it all, most people use a 30 day cycle. My girl swears by the P90X training cycle.

To expedite fat loss make sure to do your cardio on a emty stomach basically at a time when you have not consumed carbs 4 hours prior, like this your body is forced to use fat storage as energy burning that vs the carbs that you have in you.

With weight training you do want carbs and protein in you prior to training and post training.

Cardio for fat loss = stay under 135 and 40 minute sessions anything above and your body will start breaking down muscle, remember the moment you start moving your body starts burning fat, and this applies on day one of cardio and day 5000.

Muscle building thou you have to listen to your body, if you can do 100 reps obviously its time to up the weight, when magazines or trainers tell you ok you will do 8 reps that means that you should use a weight that the 8th rep is not easy, obviously always warm up with light weight so you dont get injured.

Other thing to remember is weight loss and muscle gain comes in spurts, so avoid going on the scale daily, just be consistent for 45 days and youll see results.

Obviously keep your diet in check too

Usually about 2 weeks. Do you need to burn fat? If yes then never increase your cardio training levels to the maximum. Increase time and stick with the level that is ok for your body and with which you're able to work out for x minutes.

Usually all cardio trainers have built-in heart rate monitors. Or you want to monitor heart rate during your power trainer sessions?

Thanks thats exactly what I needed, something to base my workouts on. I apreciate it :thumbsup