Cardio and weights? How much of each?

[katia7]

To lose weight and tone up (not build muscle, but just keep things from sagging), how much cardio and how much weight training should be done?
Obviously taking a good diet into consideration.

 

[Sekcy_Gymnast]

I'm more into muscle building, but I know some things about leaning out because that's what my om is into. You should do cardio 4-5 times a week for about 45-60 minutes and should incorporate weight training for different muscles about 4 times a week. For example, try doing cardio & abs on Monday, Tuesday do cardio & tricpes, Cardio & biceps on Wednesday, Thursday take Cardio off but work on the butt & legs, Friday do just cardio, Saturday do back & chest & maybe alittle bit of abs, and Sunday rest. Just an example. That's not how you have to do it. Another way you could do it is work every muscle one day, with one exercise per muscle, then wait about 48 hours and do it again. In between time do cardo. Just some examples!

Good Luck,

~Adri;-)
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[kathryn]

I recommend 2 total-body weight workouts a week and 3-5 cardio workouts (depending on your time and interests).

 

[Fit_mommy]

I do 5-6 days of cardio per week and anywhere from 30 to 60 mins and am currently doing a muscle endurance rotation which is great for toning if you don't want to build. I strive for 3 full body work outs per week.

HTH.

 

[SRP]

My current routine includes 4 days of 1-hr cardio, two days of 1-hr upper body, two days of 1 hr lower body and 3 days of abs. For me, that means on weekends I really have to kick butt and do both cardio and weights, but I enjoy the challenge. If I chose to build muscle, I lift heavier. If I want to maintain, I just keep at the current weight or mix things up with a lighter weight day.

But I'd say on average, working each muscle group twice a week would work, and no less than 4 days of cardio.