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SoSoHot
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Posted: 26 May 2007 04:14 pm |
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Hi. For those of you who have worked out with tae bo using the amped bar and/or resistance bands, do you count those workouts as strength building? Right now, I'm doing the work outs 5-6 days a week and 2-3 days a week of weights... and I am sooo sore.
Should I cut back on the weights and would I still be getting sufficient strength training? I feel like the answer is yes but would like some of your opinions!
Thanks!
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 27 May 2007 02:25 am |
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If you're getting sore muscles it's probably because you're tearing them down and when they rebuild they will be stronger... so yes, that's strength building. See the tutorial topic on exercise.
However, you can build muscles without pain! It's usually a sign that you're over doing it and need to back off. Even without the pain, you will be able to build muscle and keep SLOWLY increasing the difficulty and/or length as you grow.
Peter
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Heavenseventeen
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Posted: 27 May 2007 10:23 pm |
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| I don't count mine as strength training because someone on a Tae bo forum somewhere said that the bands don't build muscle but tone it...the way it burns, it must be doing something, so if you feel better inputting it as strength training then I would.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 27 May 2007 11:22 pm |
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I wouldn't think there was any difference between building and toning muscle, except semantics. I think toning muscle is just building muscle on a smaller scale.
So you might say you were just getting toned up if you did really light weights and high reps to build up a lot of endurance but little muscle, versus heavier weights and lower reps to build more bulk.
But it's all building muscle or strength.
That's just off the top of my head -- nothing scientific or even technical here!
Peter
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fsahurie
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Posted: 28 May 2007 09:30 pm |
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SoSoHot wrote: Hi. For those of you who have worked out with tae bo using the amped bar and/or resistance bands, do you count those workouts as strength building? Right now, I'm doing the work outs 5-6 days a week and 2-3 days a week of weights... and I am sooo sore.
Should I cut back on the weights and would I still be getting sufficient strength training? I feel like the answer is yes but would like some of your opinions!
Thanks!
Hi,
Are you really interested in gaining mass?Or would you rather slim down and look thinner than you are now???
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Nir
Senior Administrator
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Posted: 28 May 2007 09:58 pm |
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| For your information, strength training is highly recommended for those wishing to lose fat.
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fsahurie
Senior Member
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Posted: 28 May 2007 10:15 pm |
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Nir wrote: For your information, strength training is highly recommended for those wishing to lose fat.
I know, I know, but I hate the thought of looking more dense that what I really am now. 
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 28 May 2007 10:35 pm |
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For me building muscle has always equated to losing fat. So even if I did look more "dense," it was clear that I looked more lean!
Peter
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fsahurie
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Posted: 29 May 2007 07:47 pm |
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Peter wrote: For me building muscle has always equated to losing fat. So even if I did look more "dense," it was clear that I looked more lean!
Peter
But do you really want to go through all that trouble, just to look bulkier?
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Nir
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Posted: 29 May 2007 08:28 pm |
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| The question, again, is why do you equate strength training, and gaining muscle, with looking bulkier. Hint: not everyone will end up looking like Arnold. If this is what you fear, you need to realise the fear is not a rational one, and let it go.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 29 May 2007 08:35 pm |
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Trouble? I love working out. Perhaps because I feel good that I am taking care of myself. Perhaps I love the escape, away from this PC!
This is a few years ago when my arms were at their biggest. I just got a kick out of it... fooling around when someone took this picture.
My arms might be "bulky" as you say, though I'd describe them as muscular. But my body was trim and "cut" in that my muscles were defined. To each his own!
Peter
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fsahurie
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Posted: 29 May 2007 09:15 pm |
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| Looking very good there Peter, but my point is why torture and enslave ourselves with weight training, when we still can look good being slim and trim and long and bony,etc.?
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fsahurie
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Posted: 29 May 2007 09:16 pm |
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Nir wrote: The question, again, is why do you equate strength training, and gaining muscle, with looking bulkier. Hint: not everyone will end up looking like Arnold. If this is what you fear, you need to realise the fear is not a rational one, and let it go. I just fear of looking like a humongous bodybuilder and not looking defined and toned and slim and trim,etc.One day I wont have that fear, but for now, I will always admire looking long and bony.
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Nir
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Posted: 29 May 2007 09:45 pm |
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fsahurie wrote: I just fear of looking like a humongous bodybuilder and not looking defined and toned and slim and trim,etc.One day I wont have that fear, but for now, I will always admire looking long and bony.
Your fears are simply misplaced.
I have been weight-training for over 3 years and whilst I am obviously much stronger than I was before I started, I do not look like a monster!
In fact I think I am the proof you need the weight training directly relates to being slim, trim, toned etc.
Relax.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 29 May 2007 10:35 pm |
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fsahurie,
This is getting old! You keep ignoring what others are saying and repeating what you think is right for yourself. I made it clear that I enjoy working out. So when you talk about it being torture, please recognize that and don't use the word "ourselves." It's you (and I'm sure some others) that think it's torture, not me!
And you won't have to "fear looking like a humongous bodybuilder" if you don't plan to spend most of your life in a gym. That's what it takes.
I also don't think bony looks attractive, so I'm happy for you if that's what you desire. But you won't get anywhere pitching it to me.
Nir, it's fun to see another picture of you. You look great!
Peter
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fsahurie
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Posted: 29 May 2007 10:50 pm |
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Nir, you look fabulous, as well as Peter, keep it up!Fine, Ill try to tone down a bit, its all good!
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Scoobees
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Posted: 29 May 2007 11:14 pm |
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Personally I don't count Tae Bo as part of my strength training...but I don't have the new 'amped' series with the amplifier - I have the weighted bands. I do get sore to a point, but not as if I were doing heavier weight training...but if you're getting that much soreness out of it - I would definitely count it.
fsahurie - most people do know the many benefits of resistance training and it's very important for women to also incorporate it into their programs. Your thinking fuels the fires of those 'old wives tales' that people get big & bulky from weight training...that old 'musclebound' fear which is so totally untrue. Building some precious lean muscle mass raises our metabolims, helps us burn many more calories, and gives us that wonderful lean, cut look. Simply no 'torture' at all. Looking like an Arnold would take many, many hours in the gym every day along with some illegal substances LOL.
Nice 'GUNS' Peter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking GREAT Nir!!!!
Last edited on 29 May 2007 11:15 pm by Scoobees
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Heavenseventeen
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Posted: 30 May 2007 08:24 pm |
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Peter wrote: fsahurie,
This is getting old! You keep ignoring what others are saying and repeating what you think is right for yourself.
I think this person must be a troll. If anyone doesn't know what trolls do, they join forums just to annoy people, cause anger and frustration. If fashurie continues like that, maybe someone should take action. They're ruining the experience for me personally. I can understand that A LOT of people out there still think that women lifting weights makes them get ripped like the Terminator, but if people with yrs of experience are telling you that you are wrong and you continue to ignore their darn good advice then why are you here if you already know everything? And then to promote underweight bodies is the icing on the troll cake!
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DaniMae1
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Posted: 30 December 2007 11:55 pm |
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| I see that no one has comment on the Tae Bo in awhile.....I was thinking of getting the beginner's DVD. I use my elliptical, trampoline, and stepper, but I'd like more variety. Tae Bo looks fun. Is it? Regular aerobics look boring to me. I'd love to get a stationary bike, but no room! Anyhow, I'd like to get a few overall opinions on Tae Bo. Thanks!
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zenobia
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Posted: 31 December 2007 06:44 am |
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hey dani!
i really really loved tae bo when i first started it. it is quite intense and it will leave you sore if you are not used to it (well, even when i was used to it, there were places that were always sore! a great feeling!) i only had one dvd- fat blastig cardio. i would be dripping with sweat by the time i finished, and absolutely loved it.
i say go for it. i have heard mixed reviews about boot camp... i would suggest looking it up online- for reviews, that is. justcruise around amazon
also, billy blanks is pretty good at getting you motivated. he's not annoying at all. the music sort of leaves something to be desired, but other than that, i approve of it.
if you do end up getting it, let us know how it goes for you!
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asuwish
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Posted: 4 January 2008 02:18 am |
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DaniMae1 wrote: I see that no one has comment on the Tae Bo in awhile.....I was thinking of getting the beginner's DVD. I use my elliptical, trampoline, and stepper, but I'd like more variety. Tae Bo looks fun. Is it? Regular aerobics look boring to me. I'd love to get a stationary bike, but no room! Anyhow, I'd like to get a few overall opinions on Tae Bo. Thanks!
I liked the tae bo and I can't remember the name of the set I used but it had an explanatory intro., a good work out for beg. - intermediate and then the third tape had an intense workout. I recommend working your way through the intro as you will get more out of the moves, not to mention not getting injured. Some of the earlier tapes by Billy Blanks were horrible. I think they were made in the 80's. The new ones are pretty good. Unfortunately, I would much rather sit on the couch and just watch the workout than do it. Fortunately (ha) there is a class in town which has similar moves, a great instructor and pumping music. I have to get ready for my class right now!
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Scribbler
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Posted: 19 January 2008 01:23 am |
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I enjoy Tae Bo -- I guess because of speed with which he goes from one move to the next, plus I find the exercises fun. I switch off with Turbo Jam for variety, depending on my mood. I've found that it's easier to keep up my workouts if I have a selection of workouts to choose from.
So I'd suggest trying a Tae Bo DVD and investing in more if you like it. =)
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