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Is 30-40 minutes at the gym...

43 replies

fedupofillness · 03/05/2023 07:32

3 times a week enough to get fitter and loose weight and tone.

I'm doing 15 minutes treadmill and 15 minutes bike and sometimes the stepper and some weights.

I also walk a lot and most days but I'm stuck in a rut and trying get out of it

Thank you

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Skybluepinky · 03/05/2023 09:23

To lose 1lb through exercise u would need to do 7 hours full pelt, u lose weight through diet, u can build muscle/tone and improve metabolic rate by exercising.

Ylvamoon · 03/05/2023 08:52

I agree, drop the cardio at the gym and do more weights for toning and strength.

Loosing weight only works through dieting- try cutting back/ out the junk food & snacking.

Make sure your meals are well balanced with carbs, protein and plenty of veg. Cut out (or reduce) sauces like ketchup * smothering veg in butter. Same for salt and redy mixed spices.

lunaloveroo · 03/05/2023 08:26

I don't think what you're doing would have. Huge impact. I'd recommend lifting weights or doing a high intensity class.

Dozycuntlaters · 03/05/2023 08:20

Weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise. If you want to use your exercise to lose weight and tone up you need to drop the cardio down and do more weights. 35 mins won't be enough, it takes a while to get your body into the training zone so you are better off doing an hour or so. Of course, any exercise is good so as long as you're bang on it with your nutrition it will definitely help!

midgemadgemodge · 03/05/2023 08:12

But the exercise is great

Just don't think it's failing if you don't lose weight you will still be getting healthier

midgemadgemodge · 03/05/2023 08:11

If op eats the same ( takes discipline) and her weight is currently stable and she doesn't reduce movement during the rest of that day ( which is common - been to the gym collapse on the sofa ) then she will lose

TheOrigRights · 03/05/2023 08:09

Helenloveslee4eva · 03/05/2023 07:59

Exercise doesn’t loose weight. Calorie reduction does …. Basically.

So if OP eats the same and increases exercise she will lose weight as well as gaining all the benefits exercise gives.

wwyd2021medicine · 03/05/2023 08:03

Do weights instead. Up your steps on the other days. That is for general fitness rather than weight loss.
Weight loss is calorie deficit
Also, muscles aren't visible and 'toned' looking if body fat is too high.

DanceMonster · 03/05/2023 08:00

Depends what you’re eating. It will help, alongside a calorie controlled diet, but it won’t do much on its own.
I’d also incorporate more weights.

Helenloveslee4eva · 03/05/2023 07:59

Exercise doesn’t loose weight. Calorie reduction does …. Basically.

Whochangedmynamec · 03/05/2023 07:57

Calorie count. It really helps your realise what is going in. Over time you will get more toned just with that level of exercise. You might find you start wanting to do more though.

midgemadgemodge · 03/05/2023 07:55

Most people overeat after going to the gym - a biscuit or two reward - and then put on weight

TheOrigRights · 03/05/2023 07:44

How much effort on the treadmill, bike and stepper?

houseselling · 03/05/2023 07:41

What PP said

You can't out train a bad diet.

Say you burn 500 calories in the gym. You may be overeating by more than 500 calories per day so will end up not losing weight just by working out.

You need to reduce your calorie intake.

wasacasa · 03/05/2023 07:37

If you want to lose weight you really need to concentrate on diet and being in a calorie deficit

rainraingoawaay · 03/05/2023 07:35

Lifting weights will definitely help you tone if you incorporate a bit more of that 😊

AssertiveGertrude · 03/05/2023 07:35

are weights better for losing weights (novice gym goer here) and interested too

wasacasa · 03/05/2023 07:34

I’m not sure you’ll lose much weight. I’d drop some of your cardio and do more weights.

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