What do you think of this workout schedule??!?

**rmpro** · 02-24-2006, 05:16 AM

Hi guys, I’m looking for some general opinions/suggestions on ways I could improve this weekly workout schedule. I am combining some cardio with a fairly heavy weights programme. My aim is primarily muscle gain, but I want to combine some fitness with this, and want a well-built “beach” look, so I am using protein shakes, rather than any creatine supplements.

So here’s the routine:

Mon – 30 mins early morning rowing (fat burn)
Tue – early evening high intensity weights sessions
Wed - 30 mins early morning rowing (fat burn)
Thur – early evening high intensity weights sessions
Fri – 30 mins early morning rowing (fat burn)
Sat – long, heavy weights session.
Sun – rest.

What do people think of this?

I sometimes do a light weights session on Monday evenings in addition.

Is the cardio work the right type of thing/duration to compliment the weight training I am doing? Is it excessive? I am concerned that too much cardio will affect my muscle gain. Obviously I am trying to eat well/appropriately throughout.

Any opinions/suggestions would be very welcome!

Thanks,

RMPRO

**rmpro** · 02-24-2006, 05:57 AM

Also,

I'm eating *after* the early morning cardio workouts - is this going to be burning up my lean muscle? Would a protein shake beforehand stop this if so?

Thanks,

RMPRO.

**CowPimp** · 02-24-2006, 10:24 AM

I think 3 x 30 minute cardio sessions a week is probably just fine, even for adding mass. As long as you account for that in your diet and add in sufficient calories to overcome this additional energy usage, I highly doubt 90 minutes of cardio per week will noticeably affect muscle gains.

You should elaborate on your resistance training routines more. Those terms are very relative; we have no idea what your frame of reference is.

I don't really agree with fasted cardio, but especially not while you are trying to gain muscle mass. It's definitely riskier for muscle mass if you're not in a nourished state.

Oh, and post your diet in diet section. If you don't have one, then get one together. Diet is extremely important when anything related to body composition is your goal.

**whoisjimmybelfa** · 03-02-2006, 10:12 AM

i would concentrate on building mass for say 8 - 12 weeks, then do a cardio routine for 6- 8 weeks incorporation a weight sessions.

I just believe you need to add clay before you sculp a masterpiece

**The13ig13adWolf** · 03-02-2006, 10:37 AM

i don't particularly like lightweight anything. counterproductive and a waste of time IMO. what does 'high intensity weight session' mean exactly? what are the exercises/loading parameters?

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