-- Weightlifting & Nutrition Thread -- v9.0 Optimized

[Soldier_Zero]

Its a client, so I’m assuming he is paid to help her.

Yeah, I figured.

[PBalla]

question, is it best to go one day lift then one day cardio, or cardio and lift on same day?

if cardio and lift on same day? do you do cardio before or after? I’ve heard so many answers!

neone? :sad:

[ssjbrydon]

neone? :sad:

i once faced this question. i used to do 20 mins of treadmill before i worked out and i found i was wasting WAY to much energy on cardio when it could be used to lift more. what ive done was cut cardio to off days, but i still do 5 mins before and after every workout.

[Ajil]

Many do 5 minutes or so of cardio to warm up, then lift. If your doing cardio for weight loss then you should do it after your lifting. Split sessions would be preferable (IE lift in AM, cardio in PM) but I’m assuming that access to equipment makes that a problem. You don’t want to do cardio first for several reasons but the chief one is exhausting energy supplies available to put optimum effort into lifting. Of course you shouldn’t be absolutely balls out lifting if your in a serious caloric defficiency stage anyway if you want to maintain every last ounce of muscle (contest preparation for example) unless you’ve got chemical assistance.

[b1gazn]

neone? :sad:

Its best to do cardio either in the morning on an empty stomach or after a workout. I usually try to keep them
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[PBalla]

tyty!

[MagnusMadness]

Many do 5 minutes or so of cardio to warm up, then lift. If your doing cardio for weight loss then you should do it after your lifting. Split sessions would be preferable (IE lift in AM, cardio in PM) but I’m assuming that access to equipment makes that a problem. You don’t want to do cardio first for several reasons but the chief one is exhausting energy supplies available to put optimum effort into lifting. Of course you shouldn’t be absolutely balls out lifting if your in a serious caloric defficiency stage anyway if you want to maintain every last ounce of muscle (contest preparation for example) unless you’ve got chemical assistance.

I’m assuming this is chaos replying on rosh’s computer? lol…

[Mr.Bastos]

Its best to do cardio either in the morning on an empty stomach
.

ok, but is it really better to work out on an empty stomach? cuz I’ve been wondering whether I should eat stuff before or after a morning workout.

[b1gazn]

ok, but is it really better to work out on an empty stomach? cuz I’ve been wondering whether I should eat stuff before or after a morning workout.

Yes it is. It has been mentioned a couple of times in this thread, or atleast in a article posted in this thread.

[MagnusMadness]

Yes it is. It has been mentioned a couple of times in this thread, or atleast in a article posted in this thread.

let’s be more specific. Cuz you are going to be pretty weak if you haven’t eaten and attempt a heavy workout.

Time your meals. I wouldn’t want to do heavy squats with a stomach full of greasy food, but I wouldn’t want to do ANYTHING without having eaten that day or at the worst an hour or two before attempting the workout.

And you don’t burn more fat if you workout/do cardio on an empty stomach. I’ve heard that urban myth but don’t see how that could possibly be with my own limited knowledge of how the body works.

[Da_Kicks_87]

Hi guys i am look for advice in weight gaining. I’m a pretty slim guy. My body doesn’t seem to gain weight qucikly. I current weight 120 pounds and am hoping to reach a goal of 140. What food should i be eating? Does weight training expand my frame size?

[Soldier_Zero]

Hi guys i am look for advice in weight gaining. I’m a pretty slim guy. My body doesn’t seem to gain weight qucikly. I current weight 120 pounds and am hoping to reach a goal of 140. What food should i be eating? Does weight training expand my frame size?

Do you want muscle? Or just want that number 140 even if it’s fat on you?

Weight training adds to your frame making it look more structuralized, well at least for me that’s what it did.

[Pat_the_Great]

hey guys, i was wondering if anyone had read this ‘5x5’ workout - i guess this is called the ‘bill stare 5x5 primer’. i’ve been doing the workout magnus has posted for about 4 months now, periodized and everything, but i saw this thrown around the sherdog forums, and since i’m lifting to build strength for MMA/bjj, i figured that it might be worth trying out.

http://www.eclipsegym.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=57

thoughts?

[denjin]

Yo, Pat.

http://www.alwyncosgrove.com/MetabolicPower.html

Today she ate a pack of oreos and a banana. I’m really worried about her.

You know, I know someone like that.

And I’m guessing everyone else on these forums does, too.

Sadness.

Does anyone have any before/after pictures? Maybe I have missed past ones? Like where someone comes to the thread before working out, takes advice, eats right and works out, then comes back?

To the best of my knowledge, no.

There’s a pic of a guy that is two years old and another that’s newer.

But I’m not sure if he attributes it to this thread.

[MagnusMadness]

hey guys, i was wondering if anyone had read this ‘5x5’ workout - i guess this is called the ‘bill stare 5x5 primer’. i’ve been doing the workout magnus has posted for about 4 months now, periodized and everything, but i saw this thrown around the sherdog forums, and since i’m lifting to build strength for MMA/bjj, i figured that it might be worth trying out.

http://www.eclipsegym.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=57

thoughts?

none of my programs are really geared towards functional strength, like you need. They are more for hypertrophy really, and the little programs I write are pretty basic stuff, nothing like the bill starr 5x5, which is supposedly phenominal.

[Pat_the_Great]

wow, thanks guys.

[HeaT]

none of my programs are really geared towards functional strength, like you need. They are more for hypertrophy really, and the little programs I write are pretty basic stuff, nothing like the bill starr 5x5, which is supposedly phenominal.

what is bill starrs 5x5? like do you know the program???

im outi

Roberth

[MagnusMadness]

what is bill starrs 5x5? like do you know the program???

im outi

Roberth

I’ve seen bits and pieces…it is complicated and intense.

[Soldier_Zero]

what is bill starrs 5x5? like do you know the program???

im outi

Roberth

The link posted with it has a lot detail (really long) if you want to give it a read. I’ve never tried, read a few times on bodybuilding.com forums that people like it.

[donaldducktm]

Hey guys, I’ve been wondering if you guys can help me LOSE WEIGHT and BE STRONG/CUT at the same time.

Here’s my routine:

1. bench
2. curl
3. work on triceps
4. play basketball for 2-3 hours

when i look at my weight, it’s been and down every time i scale myself. what am i doing wrong?

My weight is 165 (last time i checked today) and i want to lose 7-8 lbs in the next month, although i’m in no rush. i’m also 5’8’’ if that helps any.