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Originally Posted by Ella`Ella
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Jump rope in between high rep/low weight sets of whatever. Just kee your heart rate up. Running sucks and is inefficient. You can also use a rowing machine; very efficient expenditure of calories and full body.
Don't focus on single muscle groups, it's ineffective. Target each group and mix in full body workouts like deadlifts/squats.
If you're looking to keep muscle on while losing fat, keep your protein intake to about 1g per lb of body weight (you definitely don't want a "protein deficit"...ever - you want an overall "calorie deficit"), keep your carbs low and focus on only healthy fats. Also, cut out any unnecessary sugars - alcohol, sweets, soda.
Also, no one here can tell you what's best for you. The best way to hit goals is to browse some real forums and educate yourself on weightlifting, weight loss ,and general nutrition. You need to know why you're doing certain excercises or eating/avoiding certain foods.
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Now I like this post except for the part in bold! In terms of burning calories there's nothing more intensive than running. Sure you can do some circuit training and incorporate other muscle groups but in terms of getting body fat percentage down I've found running to be an integral part of it.
I usually mix in some cycling and then some eliptical/cross trainer after the treadmill but I couldn't imagine not getting on the treadmill and sweating it out. Set it to do interval training if you really want to do the best workout in the shortest time. I'm a creature of habit though and set it to one speed and see if I can hit it for 35 minutes. If I make it, it gets harder on my next trip...and the motivation that comes from hitting targets or striving to hit the next one is what keeps the gym going routine alive <3
Also going to start incorporating some more outdoor running as well, can't beat the fresh(ish) air and the sun ^^
Some good motivational posts in this thread so far, great to see!