Fitness game -- how do I do it?

[wolfie259]

Where I stand right now with my physical fitness is sort of an impasse; my asthma improves when I exercise, but I get these crippling muscle spasms in the outside line of my ankle and in my calves any time I try to do any form of activity.  My father has the same problem, and he's never found a solution.  How am I supposed to go forward with

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[kilmata]

Beware of staying strict to cardio, too much cardio and not enough strength training can actually make you gain weight instead of loose it. For more information:

http://coachcanadan.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/how-chronic-cardio-can-make-you-gain-weight/

Cardio and stamina are great things, but not the sole factors in making you loose weight.

[wolfie259]

I mean, I trust an MD over you... It's not just cardio, it's diet and exercise.

[kilmata]

I wasn't suggesting you should "trust me over your doctor," I provided the link so that you could become more informed on this concept that is currently generating a lot of talk in the fitness community.

What you choose to do with it is up to you.

I do wish you the best of luck with becoming healthier and fitter. :)