Mon, Jun-02-03, 20:42
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Wombat Ashramite
Posts: 2,511
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 00/00/00
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Seattle
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Hiya,
I'm over here to review the stats, as requested Ms. FB
Well, what strikes me immediately is that this workout seems somewhat aerobic, the lighter weights with higher reps are going to tone your muscles, but I don't know if they are going to build a lot of LBM. Think of going for a really long walk until your muscles are so tired, you can't take another step. You're not going to end up with big bulky leg muscles from that type of walk, but your legs will be tight and firm and toned. Compare that to walking up and down stairs, lifting your own body weight up and down. You'll end up with bulkier muscles from that than walking (think of all those women in the early 90's with Stairmaster calves.)
Have you and your trainer talked about your goals? I'm assuming she's a certified personal trainer, which means she knows a lot more about exercise physiology than I do. If your goal is to build stamina and tone up, then you're probably doing the right workout. If you're really into building lean muscle mass, then you need to be lifting heavy enough weights to cause microtears to the muscles which is what causes the increase in size (during repair). I would ask your trainer what results you can expect from this type of workout.
I honestly think either goal would be a valid one. Perhaps you feel it's more important to increase your cardiovascular capacity for now and then work on building bigger muscles. Changing your workouts keeps your body progressing and changing and improving and since this is something you'll be doing for life, why not try it this way for a while? If after a month you don't feel it's getting you anywhere, then change the workout again. I really get the feeling you like this version, though, and that's the most important thing in my opinion.
Since you're just starting this workout, did you guys take measurements? Seeing the change in BF percentage will be a good way to judge if you think it's working the way you want.
Big kisses to Muscles Malone,
Dig (you wouldn't believe how many times I type that "Cig")
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