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Workout Question | Cardio Inclusion in Strength Training Regiment
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:23 pm
I have been following a pretty intense lifting program from Blue Star the past month and had some good results. I lift Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Off the other three days. I have been trying to do cardio on the other days.
My question, though, as my goal is to lose inches/get toned (as opposed to lose weight), is should I do cardio at all? I have been eating very healthy the past month, limiting sugar and carbs while eliminating alcohol. However, when I go for a jog, I get home and am starving. I am concerned that the calories I burn running just get eaten up later when I have to replenish from running (making that a wash) AND losing the rest benefits for hypertrophy and lean mass/protein synthesis to occur.
My question, though, as my goal is to lose inches/get toned (as opposed to lose weight), is should I do cardio at all? I have been eating very healthy the past month, limiting sugar and carbs while eliminating alcohol. However, when I go for a jog, I get home and am starving. I am concerned that the calories I burn running just get eaten up later when I have to replenish from running (making that a wash) AND losing the rest benefits for hypertrophy and lean mass/protein synthesis to occur.
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Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:24 pm to rpg37
Health & Fitness Board might be a better place to ask
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:25 pm to rpg37
Of course you should do cardio.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:26 pm to rpg37
#weNeedAWorkoutBoard
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:31 pm to rpg37
Trying to lose weight, should I do cardio?
Wtf
Wtf
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:34 pm to SulphursFinest
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Trying to lose weight, should I do cardio?
Wtf
I clearly said in the OP that my goal is not to lose weight but to improve physique and lower body fat %. My question was clear...does cardio on my "off days" reduce the hypertrophy that I would gain from rest alone. Exercise for the sake of exercise does not arbitrarily achieve results.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:39 pm to rpg37
You won’t lose muscle from doing cardio. That’s fricking stupid.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:40 pm to rpg37
quote:
My question was clear.
And on the wrong board...
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:43 pm to SulphursFinest
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You won’t lose muscle from doing cardio. That’s fricking stupid.
You're completely missing the premise of what I am asking. If I go for a five mile jog on my off days am I losing some of the positive the hypertrophic opportunity the muscle would be doing by just resting it. For instance, yesterday was a heavy leg day (front squat, back squat, etc.) and my legs are sore. Now, I am not saying that there are not other benefits of cardio, of course I know that, but I want to increase the muscle mass first therefore my metabolic rate increases and my natural calorie burning increase in correlation.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:46 pm to Saltwatersoul04
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And on the wrong board...
I will take responsibility. I never knew that board existed. Sorry. Never noticed in the My Forums scroll down included some that aren't normally there.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:47 pm to rpg37
So eat more. If you got for a run you have to eat the calories back that you just burned. 5 miles isn’t even far so it won’t hurt you. Unless you’re trying to be a 230lb power lifter then cardio will only benefit you. It’s not hard.
I lift 4 days a week and swim and run 3 days a week and still gain muscle, because I eat.
I lift 4 days a week and swim and run 3 days a week and still gain muscle, because I eat.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:50 pm to SulphursFinest
I envy you being able to swim because my flexibility and range of motion seems limited just lifting and running. I hate the knee pounding. Would much rather swim a few miles than run it.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:51 pm to rpg37
Swimming is by far the hardest, not on the body but mentally.
I still feel like I’m drowning. My shoulders have grown from swimming though, so that’s a plus.
I still feel like I’m drowning. My shoulders have grown from swimming though, so that’s a plus.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:52 pm to rpg37
Idk where you currently are, but unless you're fat, gaining muscle while in a caloric deficit isn't possible for most people.
It's why people bulk/cut.
The ravenous feeling is because you're depleted.
Do a protein shake with a banana tossed in or made with milk before the run. It'll help.
ETA: increased flexibility equals increased strength. Try to change your range of motion within lifts.
It's why people bulk/cut.
The ravenous feeling is because you're depleted.
Do a protein shake with a banana tossed in or made with milk before the run. It'll help.
ETA: increased flexibility equals increased strength. Try to change your range of motion within lifts.
This post was edited on 4/29/20 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:53 pm to rpg37
Sprint instead of jogging.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:54 pm to rpg37
I normally try to include cardio in my warm up and cool down. Might do a little on my off days too
Posted on 4/29/20 at 5:56 pm to SulphursFinest
Yeah, I was a swimmer growing up. Problem with that is my technique is pretty dang efficient so when I swim a mile, I know that it its not calorie burning as much as folks who don't have the technique. Part of being a swim coach now...you can make swimming really easy.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 9:34 pm to rpg37
Want the secret?
Walk on your off days. You're welcome.
Walk on your off days. You're welcome.
Posted on 4/29/20 at 9:37 pm to rpg37
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I have been following a pretty intense lifting program from Blue Star the past month
You mean like the mayonnaise? Lol nice try fat boy
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