AboutLisa Defendis Expertise I will answer questions pertaining to weight training and aerobics.I will explain about sets,reps and pyramid training.
Experience I have worked at several well known gyms-World Gym,Golds gym.I am certified and experienced in personal training,senior fitness and aerobics.
Expert: Lisa Defendis Date: 7/11/2007 Subject: muscle definition
Question Hello,
I have asked this question to several people but no answer was really helpful. I have been working out for a lttle less than a year. My main goal is strength but my question to you is about muscle size and definition. I am a 28 year old female. I weight 162 at 5'9. I try to run about 5-6 days a week for about 30 minutes. I heard that too much cardio would eat away at the muscle. Then I lift weights, again 4-5 days a week. My strength has sort of hit a plateau i think which is also a concern. But, i am interested in definition of the muscle that I have. Should I lose some weight? My fat % is at a 24 (give or take a few) I was surprised to see it that high, since i don't ever eat fatty foods. I do like breads and pretzels...a beer on the week-ends. Anyway, do you have any suggestions for a good way of getting cut, while still gaining strength? calisthetics, free weights, cirtcuit.....i'll do anything. And how many calories should I intake, considering I still do want to get strength. I'm sorry my question is so long and all over the place. thank you
Answer Hi Carly,
Your weight sounds fine for someone your height-your bodyfat is a little high-around 20% is better.Why don"t you try interval training-5 minutes of cardio-then a few resistance exercises-no rest in between.interval training gets your heart rate up which helps to burn fat. Your caloric intake should be around 1900-2100- calories a day.
Protein,carbohydrates -as little salt and fat as possible. Thank you, good luck, lisa
