I am 41 yrs old, female. 143lbs. Trying to lose another 10-15 pounds. I am wondering if it is best to focus on eating right calorie wise and doing cardio to get down to my goal weight and then focus on toning after. Thanks
Answered by Jamie Kerem Hi!
If you don't think you can cardio in while toning your body at the same time you're mistaken! In fact, doing so is one of the best ways to unveil that killer body you know you've got waiting to bust out.
What you're trying to do is correct, keep yourself in a caloric deficit in order to lose the 0-15 lbs you want to lose, but I'm here to tell you that you can burn calories and get your crdio in while still toning.
Circuits demonstrate this perfectly. To perform a circuit, just pick 5 or 6 exercises. Pick ones that involve lots of movement and many muscles like burpees and squats. Perform each of the exercises for 30-60 seconds (depending on your fitness level). Then immediately move onto the next one. Do this for 3 or 4 rounds, or a set time limit.
I utilize circuits frequently when I'm trying to cut down body fat or maintain a lean look.
One of my favorite circuits to do only requires a pull up bar and a dumbell.
Wide grip pullups - 10 reps
Elevated (feet on a bench) diamond grip pushups - 25 reps
Chin ups - 10 reps
Leg raises (hangning from bar) - 15 reps
Goblet squats (Hold the dumbell with both hands) - 20 reps
Rest 10 seconds
Repeat 3 or 4 times.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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