[mikeydesignzinc]

Hi,

I currently do 45 minutes cardio and 30 minutes weights 4 times a week. I've been doing this routine since I started Atkins in July 2003. My strength and endurance have doubled (ie I've doubled my cardio duration and level, and doubled most of the weights) and feel terrific. During cardio I aim for 80%+ max heart rate (whenever heart rate goes down I increase the cardio level).

But I want to do more: more cardio and more weights because I get such a buzz out of it. Is it dangerous to increase cardio at 80% heart max to 60 minutes a session and weights up to 45 minutes a session (I do both on same day)? Which is best: increase duration, increase intensity, or increase both?

I will ask my gym trainer, but would like YOUR advice and experiences too.

BTW, since increasing the intensity of my workouts my weight loss has dramatically slowed, but I've still dropped a dress size and am now just one size from my goal dress size, so please don't get disheartened all you gym-going stallers!

Thank you,
Marissa.