Something I should mention so this information won’t be taken out of context…
This little insert is in regards to different types of training. As in training for strength/size and training for endurance. Notice the example of someone training for a 10k or half marathon.
Cardio does not always equal endurance training.
High intensity cardio and weight training both have 2 things in common among others, they both boost metabolism…(specifically, the resting metabolic rate or RMR otherwise sometimes referred to as the basal metabolic rate) And the fact that most if not all the energy used during these bouts of exercise are derived from carbohydrates (glycolosis)and NOT the oxidation of fatty acids.
What does this mean to you??
In the gym you burn carbs for energy, then muscle. It’s when you are resting that you’re now boosted metabolism starts after those fat stores. Provided you are in a caloric deficit.
The best way to go about things is to keep workouts short and intense… an hour of weights a day is all you need. And a properly planned program for a non drug user should consist of 3-4 days a week, it’s all you need, I promise.
Cardio on off days or way before or way after lifting just ensures that you are not running on empty and in essence…exercising very inefficiently.
Would you say you’re at 5% in this pic? I don’t think that everyone needs to do 5 to get abs to show greatly. I’ve been tested just over 7 last time, and my abs really stand out. Perhaps the answer is it’s different for every person?
I hear that 5 can barely be maintained. IE: You have to pretty much starve yourself from anything ANYTHING bad and really keep up the workout to keep fat off. Anything lower is damn near impossible, is this correct? I’m no body builder, just a health nut.
Nice physique…How much do you weigh in those pics??
About BF%'s. It depends on your bodytype…I for one have a harder time keepin it under 10% than a couple friends of mine who have a harder time gaining weight and stay under 7%.
These pics are very recent… I weighed, and still do weigh 180 on the dot. I cannot gain anymore weight whatsoever. I guess that’s where steroids would take over, but I just won’t do them.
Nah, don’t talk like that…you just need to eat more…you’re at 7 fuckin pocent bodyfat…It takes a grip of extra cals to build muscle…but you have to prepare yourself mentally to put on a little fat at the same time. Steroids should be reserved for pushing through a genetic plateau, not a dietary one.
Do you model or somethin?
I’m not ripped right now, but my lifts are up and I’m putting on weight and size regularly. I finished my cut around 180ish and I’m well on my way to 200lbs.
I take in 6000+ cals a day. I said it before and I’ll say it again…eat what I eat and see if you don’t gain weight. I am fucking hardcore.
I should correct myself. I CAN gain weight easily… but you’re right, I don’t want the fat along with it. Gaining lean mass isn’t so easy. I used to be over 200, but that was back when I was a little porker (before lifting or exercise).
And yeesh, I guess pink was the first color that came to mind. I don’t know a single guy that owns those things. My friend’s sister has one, and my friend (female) owns one, too.
I think I seen blue before. But not with anyone I know.
Right now im just trying to lose weight, i weight about 205 now. Just trying to have my abs show more. after i get to my desired weight i want to get more muscle also. so instead of just running to lose weight, i lift weights also but not at a high intesity. I asked cuz i don’t see the point in going to the gym just to run for 20 minutes and not do any lifting.
right now i run before i do anything,
Nah, when I can’t lift at the gym, I lift in my basement. I don’t have to worry too much about messing up the floor, plus it stays a bit cool down there.
