Shapiro, What is the best ratio for working out with weights to cardio?
Shapiro: “Hi Charlie, thank you for your question. I understand that a personal trainer isn’t for everyone. When working out on your own the first thing you want to do is set a goal for yourself. In your case, if you want to gain more strength, you’ll want to lift more weights. If you are looking to lose weight, lean out or train for a type of run, you’ll want to do more cardiovascular exercise. If you want to see great improvement/gains, I would recommend working out five days a week, doing 20-30 minutes of cardio and 20-30 minutes of weight training per day. However, if you want to just maintain good health, I would recommend you do cardio three times a week and strength training twice a week. All of this depends on your current activity level. For example, increasing your strength/conditioning program from one to two days a week will help you see gains.
