Is running on a treadmill 3 days a week enough to get a good cardio workout and to lose weight?
I don't have access to an eliptical all I have is a treadmill at my gym. Is 3 days enough? I have never ran before.
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Is running on a treadmill 3 days a week enough to get a good cardio workout and to lose weight?
I don't have access to an eliptical all I have is a treadmill at my gym. Is 3 days enough? I have never ran before.
what you mean you never ran before? were you disabled before or somthing?
If you haven't been habitually doing cardio, 3x a week is enough for now. If your progress slows, then you should add some more sessions.
personally im not a big fan of running cuz you can burn muscle for energy which is bad....make sure that your heart rate is at 65-75% of max (220-age X .7) this is a good fat burning zone.
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Originally Posted by Elliot
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Originally Posted by Slugger
you dont need the eliptical.......treadmill is better........and you never ran before?......didnt you have gym class in grammar, junior, high school?!?!........
I meant I never ran consistantly. Like on a routine.
Running sucks. Burns muscle as well as fat. Try high-speed walking or eliptical.