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Post by Wfigs #1 Metal-Head on Jan 22, 2008 5:15:35 GMT -5
Ah right because on firday i do an hour session of cardio
While the other days, i do weightlifting
(As i said, my diet consists on mainly protein high foods)
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Post by s☠e on Jan 22, 2008 10:56:05 GMT -5
An hour on Fridays of Cardio will be fine, you won't lose weight by doing that much AND the weights, it'll just keep the lungs and heart healthy and generally keeping the body in much better condition. Add to that the weight training/diet and your set.  (Pasta is also a good source of food for slow release energy) |
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Post by Wfigs #1 Metal-Head on Jan 22, 2008 14:27:40 GMT -5
An hour on Fridays of Cardio will be fine, you won't lose weight by doing that much AND the weights, it'll just keep the lungs and heart healthy and generally keeping the body in much better condition. Add to that the weight training/diet and your set. (Pasta is also a good source of food for slow release energy) Ah right thanks. So throughout this will i be able to loose Fat weight, but gain muscle weight ? Because Muscle weighs more than fat. |
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Post by mania on Jan 23, 2008 14:42:59 GMT -5
An hour on Fridays of Cardio will be fine, you won't lose weight by doing that much AND the weights, it'll just keep the lungs and heart healthy and generally keeping the body in much better condition. Add to that the weight training/diet and your set. (Pasta is also a good source of food for slow release energy) Ah right thanks. So throughout this will i be able to loose Fat weight, but gain muscle weight ? Because Muscle weighs more than fat. Muscle dosent weigh more that fan. A pound is a pound. To kill off the body fat, Do some sit-ups and crunches. That's what I had to start doing recently, as I love pretty much all but 2 abs outta my 6 pack. God damn beer and Laziness. |
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Post by s☠e on Jan 23, 2008 17:31:04 GMT -5
Yeh, you'll lose fat weight and gain muscle weight.
And muscle does weigh more than fat. I know what you mean when you say a pound is a pound, but isn't it like, if I weighed 10 pounds in fat, but converted every bit of fat into muscle...I'd weigh over 10lbs? I think that's how it is.
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Post by Gonzo Customs on Jan 24, 2008 13:33:25 GMT -5
Citizen said it the best.
The actual process of lifting weights and targeting certain areas does not make that area lose fat, nor burn any quicker. It only strengthens the muscle that is targeted, increasing that muscles strength and size. You can work and work your abs with no cardio and you'll just have a really solid stomach underneath a layer of fat.
Depending on how you lift will determine your increase in muscle mass. Too much cardio can also cause muscle atrophy(shrinkage). If you are wanting to gain muscle mass quick, lift heavy with low reps. If you want to tone and mold the muscle, lift light with high reps. Example. Dumbell press, 20 lbs at 10 reps, do about 5-10 sets depending on conditioning will keep those muscles toned. 40 lbs at 10 reps 3-5 sets will more than likely gain more mass.
High protein is good, however can be bad. I would recommend a balanced diet vs a high protein. Calorie intake is the biggest thing. High protein after a workout is recommended within 30 minutes of your work out to replentish your muscle's energy. If you are wanting to lose weight, find a website that counts your calories for you, it'll give you the recommended calorie intakes vs your workout routines and what not. If you wish to gain, a healthy mix of high protein and carbs is necessary.
I too wrestled in high school, we did a lot of mat conditioning. Squat thrusts, push ups, sprawls, running in place and others of that nature. We also ran 2-3 miles a day and wrestled for another 2 hours. Intense workouts, only lifted weights in the summer, and for about 2 months at the beginning of the school year.
You also have to remember to work out in equal ammounts. I recommend doing your workouts in pairs.
Back and Biceps for one work out, Chest and Triceps for the next days work out. Throw legs in the mix as you please. Running stairs or an eliptical is my recommendation for cardio as you work your legs thoroughly enough not to need to work your legs later.
If you work your abs, you need to work your lower back, work your triceps, biceps need to be compensated. If you do not balance, can lead to injuries later on. Do not over work your muscles either, you will cause atrophy that way as well, and will not gain the muscle mass or strength you are pursuing.
20 minutes of cardio before your work out is what I would recommend, the cardio will loosen your muscles up and actually allow more fluent motions during your weight lifting.
Just my .02 take with it what you will.
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