Cutting down on cardio & seeing better results-does this make sense?

[step_a_holic]

Hi Cathe. I have had to cut down my cardio by about 50% over the course of the past few weeks. I have been having a problem with my knee and haven't wanted to push it. I have however, been able to keep my strength training the same, if not increased it, making modifications for my knee.

I don't know if it is my imagination or not but I feel stronger and my muscles seem more defined. Does that make any sense? At one point I was doing cardio between 5 & 6 times a week not only to burn fat, but because I enjoyed it as well.

Is it possible that I don't need all that cardio? Also, the cardio I have been doing has been more interval, like IMAX 2 and Cardio & Weights and Boot Camp vs. Rythmic Step and Step Blast. Maybe less but more intense is better for me?

Thanks, Melissa

 

[win1jam]

Not Cathe, but wanted to chime in here. I've had really, really good results since cutting down on cardio. I'm lifting heavy 3 days a week and in the last 2 weeks I've dropped 1.5% in bodyfat. I was astounded when I measured today!!

If I were trying harder to lose, I'd definitely keep lifting 3 times a week and probably do intervals 2 other days.

Keep up the great work!

Jamie

 

[step_a_holic]

Hi Jamie. I appreciate your chiming in! I have been struggling with my weight for forever it seems and I just can't get over the fact that this could be the answer that my body is looking for.

I'm interested to see what Cathe has to say since I just can't seem to wrap my brain around it!

Take care and you keep up the great work as well!!!

Melissa

 

[letswork]

Me too. I see amazing results when I lift heavy and cut back on cardio. Magic. I love lifting, so it is great news for me.

 

[singinggoddess]

Not Cathe, but what I notice with my own experience is that whenever I switch it up every 8-10 weeks or so I get over a hump and my body fat goes down and so does the scale. I then get stuck and then I either add more cardio or less and more weights. I have a feeling your body is just responding to something different. Great news for you!

Susan