Beating the Cardio Conondrum

March 23, 2007 9:35 am     Posted in Body  Abby - Syracuse University g+ page

elliptical.jpgIf your typical workout consists of about 30 minutes on the elliptical while also chatting on a cellphone, talking with friends, and reading the latest InTouch, you may want to pay attention…


By Abby

“If you’re doing cardio workouts, it can take as long as 4 months before you begin to notice shapely muscle where a mound of fat used to be,” said Kara Gallagher, Ph.D, CEO of Mohr Results, a nutrition and fitness company based in Louisville, in a recent article for Prevention magazine.

“But lifting weights can cut that time in half.” Half the time to notice any type of results? I’d say that’s pretty significant. Speaking as a former cardio-holic myself, I have come to appreciate what a little bit of weight lifting can do for your figure.

I’m not suggesting you hit the bench press with the oddly tan and gross-looking body builders. But, venture over to the free weights area and pick up the lighter dumbbells and do some arm raises or bicep curls. Just try it, you’ll be glad later.

2 Comments on "Beating the Cardio Conondrum"

  1. Pretty Girls Forum says:
    Sat, 2nd Jan 201011:55 pm 

    Cardio workouts help me attain a healthy weight. I was having a big tummy last year and cardio really helped flattened my belly.

  2. arthritistreatment says:
    Sun, 10th Jan 20108:58 pm 

    Everyday i would do at least an hour of Cardio workout and this routine alone helped me regain my lean body. Cardio is really good for burning down the extra fats you get on your tummy.

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