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Strength training and cardio
Can i do strength train and cardio on alternative days to lose fat and gain lean muscles? What is the best way to lose fat and gain muscles?
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You can do both alternately
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Yes you can do . Strength training has to be done initially with minimal weights and increasing your repetition,and gradually increase the weights . Focus on your diet too. Hope this will be helpful.
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Yes you can
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To lose fat and gain muscles, alongside exercises u ll have to work on your diet too. Do consult a nutritionist.
Exercise perspective - U should do multiple activities like gym training, aerobics, yoga, running, cycling, swimming and/or Zumba
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Yes! For fat lost journey and gaining lean muscle mass you can do training alternately as it will help your muscle to recover and do best performance the other day.
Gradually increase your sets which depends on individual capability which will be best guided by your fitness coach.
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Once you reach your comfort zone always try to push your strength Gradually.
Consult Nutritionist for the same.
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This journey of Fat loss and gaining lean muscle mass is team work of nutrition and fitness
(70%Nutrition + 30% resistance training)
Always be consistent and discipline to get long term result!
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Join any gym start with light exercises for 15 days After 15 days you can start cardio + strength training exercise.....with light weight 2kg,5kg .....
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If u want to lose weight in 2-3 months consult dietician also
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Do the gym regularly with diet ..best way to lose weight fastly....
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You have to discuss with your trainer. They will assess your vitals and body measurements and then customize the exercises for you.
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It is best to discuss with your trainer regarding your plan. Since we need to calculate your BMI and diet.
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It is best to go for cardio for minimum 3 months to loose your fat. Minimum 3 days a week of cardio is necessary and weekly once you can go for strength training.
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Yes you can do but to understand your body strength and limitations better, visit an experienced Physio before starting.
Start with a proper plan under guidance to avoid injuries.
If required your Physio can communicate with your fitness trainers and discuss your specific requirements with them too.
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Yes you can start as per your plan but you need to warm up before doing any exercises whjch helps in preventing injuries.
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Losing fat requires a multimodal approach. The exercise program has to be well structured and planned (for the type, intensity, duration, speed, and progression) according to your other underlying health conditions. Usually strengthening can be done 3 days a week, and cardio 5 to 6 days a week. Proper conditioning is required for adequate strengthening of muscles.
Other approaches include medication management, diet and lifestyle changes, yoga, relaxation and psychotherapeutic techniques, and hypnotherapy
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Yes you can opt for this. Both diet n exercises go hand in hand to loose fat n gain muscle. Start with proper warm up sessions followed by gradual progression in exercises.
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Please mention your body weight and height.
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To consult with a dietician .
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before start exercising. do proper warm up exercise to prevent injury.
Running. Swimming. etc.
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
For the fat loss first weight training and cardio
For strong muscles first cardio then weight training
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Nellore
Based on ur BMI, plan accordingly u can go for this start with cardio for few days later start with strengthing exercises to ur body with mild weights.
Along with exercises, nutrition and diet also require to lose fat.
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