Thread: Good or Bad?

well, that is a lot of "activity", I guess if you support it with enough protein and calories you should be okay.

If your goal is mass, yes too much cardio activity will limit your gains.

If you're making progress, then it's not doing anything too terrible.

If you're not making progress, then see if you do without the extra work.

Originally Posted by dg806

If your goal is mass, yes too much cardio activity will limit your gains.

not sure I agree 100%, if you are eating more calories than you burn you should still make gains, unless it becomes an "overtraining" issue.

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

not sure I agree 100%, if you are eating more calories than you burn you should still make gains, unless it becomes an "overtraining" issue.

Indeed. How the Hell do so many athletes get to be powerhouses if cardio is so detrimental to growth? Cardio has never affected my growth or strength gains noticeably.

thanx for all the advice....been really helfull

Originally Posted by mrpower

thanx for all the advice....been really helfull

Eat some protien/high gi carbs after you lift, and before you play racketball.

The idea that if you do lots cardio you will shrink is 1970's logic. Do what works for you, I run 30 min 3-4 times a day and am getting stronger and bigger every day.....and I'm old. I do think that 2 hours 5x a week is a bit much.....cut it to 3x a week and see what happens.

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

The idea that if you do lots cardio you will shrink is 1970's logic. Do what works for you, I run 30 min 3-4 times a day and am getting stronger and bigger every day.....and I'm old. I do think that 2 hours 5x a week is a bit much.....cut it to 3x a week and see what happens.

I generally keep my cardio to 2-3 times per week. I don't really have a need to do more; my goals are strength, health, and decent overall conditioning. Just do cardio based on your goals. Also, if you have fun playing racketball, then don't stop!

I would definently get a post workout shake in after the weights, and BEFORE the 2 hours of cardio.

That's basics 101....



As for cardio affecting your strength?

When I first added cardio into my routine, I noticed that my strength actually
Increased and that was when I had actually plateau'd!

Originally Posted by myCATpowerlifts

As for cardio affecting your strength?

When I first added cardio into my routine, I noticed that my strength actually
Increased and that was when I had actually plateau'd!

If you're reasonable with your cardio, then it can actually aid in recovery.

Originally Posted by CowPimp

If you're reasonable with your cardio, then it can actually aid in recovery.

Exactly!
But I never thought it would actually help in strength gains.

I guess better oxidation, blood circulation, and just better overall health
is what it comes down to.

What do your workouts look like???????what is your split? excercises?

I wish I still had his energy.

5 times a week.
Monday chest and tris
Tuesday bis and back
Wednesday chest shoulders
thursday bis and tris
friday back and shoulders
and I also work legs and lower back 3 times a week, usually monday wedn and friday. Some of you may think I'm overtraining, but I like it, mybe my routine is a little bit off....any good advice on this crazyass routine????

Originally Posted by mrpower

5 times a week.
Monday chest and tris
Tuesday bis and back
Wednesday chest shoulders
thursday bis and tris
friday back and shoulders
and I also work legs and lower back 3 times a week, usually monday wedn and friday. Some of you may think I'm overtraining, but I like it, mybe my routine is a little bit off....any good advice on this crazyass routine????

Yeah, give your body time to heal! If you want to use a higher frequency like that, then try a full body routine 3 times per week or perhaps an upper-lower split. Your split never allows your should joint a chance to recover.

Layout your routine with all the exercises, repetition ranges, number of sets, and other important parameters in another thread. I have a feeling it's poorly structured even beyond your split.

post again? this time my hole routine with everything?

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Yeah, give your body time to heal! If you want to use a higher frequency like that, then try a full body routine 3 times per week or perhaps an upper-lower split. Your split never allows your should joint a chance to recover.

Layout your routine with all the exercises, repetition ranges, number of sets, and other important parameters in another thread. I have a feeling it's poorly structured even beyond your split.

Ditto on what he said a 3days a week total body workout whould be the route to go

how long have you been training with weights?????