Is this enough exercise?

[Zeco]

Is 30-45mins on elliptical 5days/week good enough, or should I bump it up? Also, I do elliptical because I have some problems with my ankles and cant go too long on a treadmill.

I am not starting weightlifting yet because I want to loose as much fat before I start lifting weights again (when I started before I gained A LOT of muscle fast, but it made me look fatter because I had muscle with all this fat on top).

[Richt]

Re: Is this enough exercise?

Officially you should be aiming for atleast 30 minutes of cardio a day. Weights are an important part aswell. But I can understand why are you staying away from them at the moment. It might be worth you just doing a small selection of weights, but fairly low weight.

Explain to your trainer (if you have one at your gym) what you want to acheive and they will advise.

Rich