Thanks in advance for any input.
Keith.
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Posts: 90 ( 7-Feb-10 12:20:56) |
I did a search on this, but didn't come up with much on the forums. If someone is looking more for weight loss/conditioning more than muscle gain how would you alter their workout? I have read some articles that state you can't lose weight and pack on muscle at the same time since the caloric requirement for gaining muscle will also add weight. Thought I would tap some of the minds on here for input. I know one of the most important exercises to get used to is the push-away.
Thanks in advance for any input. Keith. |
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Posts: 46 ( 7-Feb-10 13:10:45) |
hi keith,i think you can build a degree of muscle while losing weight if you have a slight calory deficiency and train hard twice a week.you could train hard for you along the lines that Bob trains his clients or any of the twice a week routines in brawn,i just wouldnt train to failure but just short of it making the last rep of your set or sets hard, but not almost impossible.add a 30 min jog or 45 min walk three to five times a week and you may have the reciepe for success.another way that i used years ago was a multiple set system with just a minuites rest in between,say 5 exercises covering the whole body for 3 x 10. the huff and puff factor is extream but because your not training heavy as such you may be able to perform your workout three times a week.whatever cardio or meal plan you use make sure its workable and that you will stick to it,dont start with rules or ideas that you cant stick to or you wont stay the coarse, treat youself one day a week and dont deny yourself anything, i used to reward myself with wine and ice cream on a saturday! ha still do,,,, all the best john
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Posts: 8 ( 8-Feb-10 07:15:17) |
I know from my experience that I lost A LOT of strength when I did Weightwatchers 4 years ago,I did not do any weights for a month or two when i started,and concentrated on a running program.When I resumed the weights after acheiving my goal weight,I was nowhere near as strong,and 4 years later,I still am not nearly as strong!Never did regain my strength!
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Posts: 105 ( 8-Feb-10 13:20:49) |
I would try some of the Javorek Complexes or check out some of Dan John's programs, some of which are designed to gain strength and condition. Shorter Rest periods, compound/Olympic movements etc. Of course, after a few weeks you will need to focus again on gaining over all strength again.
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Posts: 460 ( 8-Feb-10 16:38:12) Moderator |
As far as weight loss goes. Do it mainly thru diet. Do not go on a high rep workout,do not stop eating,do not go insane doing cardio. Train to get stronger. Eat to get more defined muscles. Not sayin don't do cardio here,but most people that are looking to get "cut" or more defined up their sets,reps,frequency,cardio.etc and end up an overtrained mess (I was a victim of this in the past). To keep muscle gains coming you gotta be careful of undereating and overtraining. As far as conditioning goes,thats another story, most conditioning workouts are long duration,body weight type exercises that are not conducive to muscle strength and growth(generally). Its hard for a typical non drug using trainee to be "all things" but you can have a little of everything to some degree. You have to decide what you want and go for it. Chances are you can't be an endurance athlete bodybuilder powerlifter all at once. oh ya and lose weight. So take it slow,find a routine that you can progress on,find an eating plan that you can follow that gives you what you need,and give it hell.
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Posts: 431 ( 8-Feb-10 17:05:33) Moderator |
I think if you still can fuel your body with enough quality protein, add some cardio and conditiioning- don't overdo it- and keep up your strength training then you will be all right. High rep squats and/or deadlifts can still be worked into your program. If you're trying to drop bodyweight, the only sensible thing is to stick to basic common sense: burn more calories than you take in. I would definitely avoid the fad diets ( atkins, cabbage soup, etc..) Keep track of your caloric intake and monitor your progress. You will know better than anyone else if something is working.
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