Pumping Iron (I don't intend to offend weight lifters)

[Dana]

My dad picked me up from my aerobics class one night and somehow sparked the conversation that if he had time like me hed be pumping weights and building muscle. thats all well and good but i don't want a sculpted body. I think its humorous some body builders have boobs bigger than some females. so just because I have the time I should do it? *rolls eyes*

Because like the fact that I took the step to do aquatic aerobics & am still losing weight, isn't good enough?

 

[jassilem]

I would say it's enough, for now at least.. You may change what you want later.

 

[skyblue]

its not about you wanting a sculpted body dana,but as you lose more weight you might want to tone up a little.

 

[Dana]

true and like we talked about on AIM i dont want flappy skin LOL

 

[Dana]

its not about you wanting a sculpted body dana,but as you lose more weight you might want to tone up a little.

It was with the way he was talking.

 

[jassilem]

true and like we talked about on AIM i dont want flappy skin LOL

:nod: :nod:

 

[HottyToddyChick]

There's a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to weight lifting.

Lifting weights vs doing aerobics isn't really going to effect the amount of excess skin you have after losing a lot of weight. What will effect it is how fast you lose it and how much collagen and elastin you still produce. Youth helps.

 

[Kyle B]

Adding some strength training into your routine can't do any harm. You'd be surprised at how strength training not only works your muscles, but also your heart.

A good balance between cardiovascular and strength excersise is a good route to go.

 

[Dana]

There's a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to weight lifting.

Lifting weights vs doing aerobics isn't really going to effect the amount of excess skin you have after losing a lot of weight. What will effect it is how fast you lose it and how much collagen and elastin you still produce. Youth helps.

well i used to chat with a woman from Ohio in her mid 30s who had lost a lot of weight fast... not sure how but she had saggy skin

 

[sexysadie]

Lifting weights can be of great benefit doll, it can tone your muscles, increase your metabolism....it can also strengthen your bones, helps guard agains osteoporosis. Weight training can make you strong, and in doing so can make other physical activity a whole lot easier. I try to get to the gym at least twice a week, I'm no body builder....lmbo...but I do the best that I can. Most women think that if they lift weights they'll develop huge muscles, not true at all, what it will do is tone the muscles you already have. Kudo's to you for what you're already doing...but don't be so quick to deprive yourself of the beneifts that go hand in hand with weight lifting. Good luck.

 

[skyblue]

then when you've got down to the desired weight,toned up and got fitter.....you might want to take up boxing,karate,judo,tae-kwon-do,aikido or kung fu:ninja(ninja smiley)

 

[Dana]

I'ma lover notta fighter LOL

 

[sexysadie]

I'ma lover notta fighter LOL

It helps with that too..

 

[skyblue]

I'ma lover notta fighter LOL

believe it or not,a martial art isn't fighting,sure you'll have the edge in a confrontation, but its all about confidence and improving yourself...and you meet new people and its fun...usually theres a good social side too

 

[Dana]

it helps with that too..:d

:24::24:

 

[sexysadie]

:24::24:

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[Natasha]

I don't do any weight lifting right now just b/c I don't see the point in putting on muscle on top of fat. Once I get closer to my goal weight I'm going to hire a personal trainer and go from there. I'm expecting saggy skin, but I'd much rather have saggy skin than the extra fat I've had for most of my life!!!

 

[KimmyCharmeleon]

You don't have to do a lot of weights, but a little strength training at least three times a week will help you burn fat off faster, because the more muscle you have, the more fat you will burn off. And like sadie said, it has a lot of benefits, many studies have investigated the benefits of strength training. But like has been mentioned, as you lose more weight it's probably best to do it. You might find that doing only cardio will become complacent and your weight might plateau, so then would be a good time to mix it up a bit with some strength training

 

[Tim]

tis very true. If you are trying to lose weight (actually size) then some weight training is a huge benefit. Muscles will burn fat 24/7. So the more you tone/build your muscles, the faster you will lose the fat.