Archive for February, 2010
Ask an inSHAPE Trainer - Cardio Burnout? (February 23, 2010)
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010How much cardio is too much? I can’t seem to get the results I want even though I’m doing 60-90 min’s of cardio 5-6 days a week?
Cardio is an important part of the equation when it comes to getting in shape and seeing results. It’s hard to put a number on how much is too much. And, it also depends on what your goals are. If you’re training for a marathon, then 60-90 minute workouts might be realistic, considering the training schedule for running this distance. But other than training for an endurance event, 60-90 minutes every day is overkill. You can see results with a much more time efficient routine…
Weekend Wasteland (February 10, 2010)
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Monday through Friday you’re super disciplined when it comes to your diet and exercise regimen. But what happens once you leave the office Friday? It might start off with a few beers with some buddies on the train, and the next thing you know you’re stopping off at the local pizza joint for a large pie, only to consume an extra 1000+ calories before the weekend really begins. Why this behavior?