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Does cardio count as leg day?
Posted on 11/4/19 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 11/4/19 at 9:01 pm
Approaching 50 and started a M-W-F elliptical cardio routine. Tu-Th have become a light weight day for arm, abs, back. My question is do I need to add some leg work to the weight days? Or is the elliptical considered a "leg day". Just trying to stay fit so I'm not a stuck in my chair grandpa later in life.
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Posted on 11/4/19 at 9:07 pm to crownroyaltiger
Better than nothing, but not as good as weights and cardio.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 10:31 pm to crownroyaltiger
It’s definitely way better than nothing.
I would make sure to include flexibility work AFTER your cardio sessions to keep your hips and back loose and in shape. Body weight squats and/ or lunges would be good if you are not wanting to use weights
I would make sure to include flexibility work AFTER your cardio sessions to keep your hips and back loose and in shape. Body weight squats and/ or lunges would be good if you are not wanting to use weights
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:29 pm to crownroyaltiger
Yea if you use the assault bike
You can get an unreal leg pump on that thing
You can get an unreal leg pump on that thing
Posted on 11/5/19 at 6:04 am to crownroyaltiger
Just throw in some daily leg raises and body weight squats for mobility and joint strength. No reason to be loading up eight on you back and hips at your age. Congrats on staying active
Posted on 11/5/19 at 7:50 am to crownroyaltiger
Depends on your goals. I am approaching 50 an still squat heavy regularly. My theory is, I will get to a point where I can't add muscle or strength any longer due to my age so I want to be as strong as I can when that happens so hopefully the slide downward will take longer. Of course overall health is the most important part in my opinion.
Long answer to a short question but if you don't have any knee, hip, or back issues I would add some lifting(squats) to your leg day
Long answer to a short question but if you don't have any knee, hip, or back issues I would add some lifting(squats) to your leg day
Posted on 11/5/19 at 10:35 am to crownroyaltiger
I did squats, press, and a 45 minute spin class this morning. Legs got a good workout.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 1:17 pm to GetCocky11
Depends on what type of cardio. If you're on an assault bike or something similar, it definitely gives your legs a brutal workout.
Posted on 11/5/19 at 2:31 pm to StraightCashHomey21
Yea agree, assault bike, concept rower, or running hills I would consider good enough for a minimalistic leg day.
ETA: but not an elliptical
Cam Hanes only runs mountains for his leg day routines.
ETA: but not an elliptical
Cam Hanes only runs mountains for his leg day routines.
This post was edited on 11/5/19 at 2:32 pm
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