what is the best combo of cardio/strength training?

This is exactly why I joined PT.
I've tried to figure this out for weeks online, but I was just doing searches...silly me. Should've remembered that Corporate America is not actually interested helping people, just shearing the fleece.
So, here's the Question:

should I incorporate cardio every day, and strength train occasionally?
should I strength train every day, and do cardio once in a while?
shoul I do both every day?
should I alternate, and if so, in what combinations?

Any help would be great, trying to find a simple answer surfing is impossible:)

Sat. Nov 3, 7:32pm

You can do cardio every day, but should take a day off between weight training sessions to let your muscles repair. Some trainers will recommend that you take one day a week off of cardio too, but not all. And some people will do weight training every day, but break it up by doing upper body one day and lower the next, so still giving the muscles a chance to repair between sessions.

Personally, I do cardio almost every day and weights every other. I must admit that I "feel" like my metabolism stays up longer on weight training days.

Saturday, November 3, 2007, 8:45 PM

I don't imagin there's ONE best, but there are general guidelines to minimize injury. And a lot depends upon what kinds of cardio you like to do. For some, daily running would be too much wear and tear, and I would be bored to tears doing cardio every day! I strength train on consecutive days 5 to 6 days a week, but I always alternate muscle groups so they get that day of rest the pp mentioned. For ideas, the ABs Diet book has some great workout schedules depending upon how many days a week you have to work out and it gives you the strength training and ab moves to do for each day. It also has plans for interval training on cardio machines - it's a great resource.

Saturday, November 3, 2007, 11:39 PM

Bounce to health

Hey, OP here. The main cardio exercise I'm trying to incorporate is rebounding(Trampoline). I'll probably alternate between that and my free weights day to day and see how that works. I think that cardio every day would bore me, and I probably wouldn't keep it up.

Sunday, November 4, 2007, 1:26 AM

I do cardio 5 days a week and strength training every other day. I change up my cardio routines so that I don't get bored with it. Jogging/elliptical/kickboxing for cardio.

Sunday, November 4, 2007, 1:52 AM

You can also get a cardio workout when you strength train, too!

Sunday, November 4, 2007, 7:49 AM

i think cardio every day and stregthtraining every other/every 2 days would be good... for cardio ideas:(sicne that's the easiest to get bored with)

Running/Walking
Swimming
Trampoline
Pilates
Kickboxing
Taking a beginner's dance class (such as hip hop)
Carmen Elektra's Aerobic Striptease (lol so much fun)

etc etc. As for stregth training, I'd rotate, opper body, lower body, abs/hips/general midsection, Some women I know do upper body every other rotation, because they don't want 'masculine' arms.

Sunday, November 4, 2007, 8:30 PM

OP again...Aerobic striptease!?!? Dooo Tell....

Sunday, November 4, 2007, 9:22 PM

op here-Also, I'm kinda...how do you say...um...A man. So I kinda would like masculine arms.

Sunday, November 4, 2007, 9:23 PM

8.30 here

Hahahaha I missed that XD sorrry!!

lol but you can strip tease too if you'd like lol. it's just a workout video she makes.

Monday, November 5, 2007, 12:37 PM

He might get any extra high from doing the video than we would. lol
Ever watch the King of Queens where Carrie is horrible at her pole dancig class, but Doug rocks? Too funny.

Monday, November 5, 2007, 3:32 PM

Related Content: How To Lose Weight- The Basics Weight Watchers Points System The Fat Smash Diet The Eat To Live Diet The Beck Diet Solution How To Get The Motivation To Lose Weight		How To Be Successful Using PEERtrainer How To Burn Fat Online Weight Loss Support- How It Works Does Green Tea Help You Lose Weight? Tips On Using PEERtrainer Visit The PEERtrainer Community Diet and Fitness Resources
Fitness Weight Watchers Meetings Learning To Inspire Others: You Already Are Writing Down Your Daily Workouts Spending Money On A Personal Trainer? How I Became A Marathon Runner		Preventive Health How To Prevent Injuries During Your Workout Flu Season: Should You Take The Flu Shot? Are You Really Ready To Start PEERtrainer? Super Foods That Can Boost Your Energy Reversing Disease Through Nutrition
New Diet and Fitness Articles: Weight Watchers Points Plus How To Adjust Your Body To Exercise New: Weight Watchers Momentum Program New: PEERtrainer Blog Archive Review Of The New Weight Watchers Momentum Program		Weight Loss Motivation by Joshua Wayne: Why Simple Goal Setting Is Not Enough How To Delay Short Term Gratification How To Stay Motivated How To Exercise With A Busy Schedule
Real World Nutrition and Fitness Questions Can Weight Lifting Help You Lose Weight? Are Protein Drinks Safe? Nutrition As Medicine?		Everyday Weight Loss Tips How To Eat Healthy At A Party How To Eat Out And Still Lose Weight The Three Bite Rule Tips On How To Stop A Binge