Integrating lifting with MAs

[Jazzstorm]

I am currently trying to get my workouts together.

 

I have started to lift weights again,also trying to get some HIIT in there.

 

I do Kuk Sool Tuesdays and Thursdays(with an occasional Wednesday thrown in)

 

To get back into the weights,I did 2-3 full-body WOs,now I am splitting up my body parts.

 

How do you guys integrate your workouts without overtraining?

 

My goal is to gain alittle size and lose some fat.

 

My diet is good. 4-6 meals a day,with adequate protein,fat and carbs.

 

Thanks

[SevenStar]

just do it. Play with a few things and you will be able to determine on your own if/when you are over training. I am in the gym daily. However, I try not to extend my workout any longer than 30 mins. I am in class mon - thurs and train on my own on the weekends. While you're in the gym, keep your workouts brief and to the point. Get the most out of the time that you are there. Pay attention to your body and adjust your wokrouts accordingly.

[Jazzstorm]

That's pretty much what I am doing now.

 

It always seems to bite me though,LOL For instance,tons of push-ups(in class) the day after I do my chest or arms....or killer horse stance sessions the day after legs,LOL

 

Some way or other I will make it work.

 

Thank you for the reply!

[daeinwolf]

One thing is to not go to failure on any of your lifts. You will notice more gains in both strength and size if you keep to that rule. That will also help you to not overtrain.

 

And I agree with Sevestar, go into the gym an experiment with your body.

 

Here are some basic splits:

 

Day 1: back/triceps

 

Day 2: legs/abs

 

Day 3: chest/biceps

 

OR

 

You can do something like a 5 day split

 

1) Back

 

2) Triceps

 

3) Legs/abs

 

4) Biceps

 

5) Chest

 

It is all based on how YOUR body best responds to the goals you set for it.

 

Good luck---Joshua