UseoForce Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I decided to run immediately after my strength workout today, my logic being that my muscles would have already burned the glycogen in my body so I would begin burning fat quickly. Does this make sense? If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aodhan Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I decided to run immediately after my strength workout today, my logic being that my muscles would have already burned the glycogen in my body so I would begin burning fat quickly. Does this make sense?It makes sense, but it's counterproductive to what you are trying to do with the weightlifting.When you lift, you stress the muscles, and create microtears in the fibers. The repair and growth from this repair is what causes muscle hypertrophy (growth). Now, instead of letting your body start to recover/repair, you're stressing it even further.It's best to split cardio and weights if at all possible.Aodhan There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.-Douglas Everett, American hockey player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseoForce Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 I know I'm stressing my muscles more at the time, but recovery is recovery isn't it? Whether I decide to do it all at once or over several shorter periods of time (as I think you're suggesting?) If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I decided to run immediately after my strength workout today, my logic being that my muscles would have already burned the glycogen in my body so I would begin burning fat quickly. Does this make sense?It makes sense, but it's counterproductive to what you are trying to do with the weightlifting.When you lift, you stress the muscles, and create microtears in the fibers. The repair and growth from this repair is what causes muscle hypertrophy (growth). Now, instead of letting your body start to recover/repair, you're stressing it even further.It's best to split cardio and weights if at all possible.AodhanI am trying to start doing my workouts 4 days a week (lifting), and finish each session with about 15 minutes on the elliptical. Is this a bad idea as well? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 the body can only be in one state at a time, catabolic or anabolic. You can't gain weight and lose it at the same time. Like aodhan said, this is counter productive to what you are trying to do. In addition, you don't want to overtrain. keep them on separate days, and have phased goals - phase 1 may be to put on weight. Phase two is to trim the fat. As an example, look at bodybuilders. In the off season, they bulk up. put on both muscle and fat. In the on season, they are still lifting hard, but are also doing more cardio to shed any excess weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseoForce Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Exactly. I'm cutting at the time. If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizuRyu Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 The 2 greatest mistakes of lifting:1. Diet2. Overtraining "They look up, without realizing they're standing in the palm of your hand""I burn alive to keep you warm" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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