Is it normal/ok to be so unfit?

[kanun]

The other day I noticed how unfit I was: my friends & I were running to catch a movie and within like a minute I was pretty much exhausted - mostly my lungs couldn't keep up.
Now I never to any cardio because I'm trying to put on mass, and I was just wondering if this lack of fitness is ok or normal.

PS: I'm fit enough to do normal day-to-day stuff (and of course lift), just not enough for anything else

 

[MeanCuts]

Honestly I don't think so.i think you should start a cardio routine.Which in turn will probably help your weight training as well as your over all health.

 

[Bear]

Try circuit training.

 

[Mudge]

Normal, yes, alot of people are in poor shape. The US is loaded with obese people, and through the world with cars and such we dont do much of any work for ourselves these days.

I like walking or biking over cardio myself.

 

[Arnold]

You could do a couple of 20-30 minute cardio work-outs per week and it will not not hurt your mass gaining much, if at all.

I am doing cardio two times per week on my off training days, I do low impact interval training for about 25 minutes.

 

[MeanCuts]

Originally posted by Prince
You could do a couple of 20-30 minute cardio work-outs per week and it will not not hurt your mass gaining much, if at all.

I am doing cardio two times per week on my off training days, I do low impact interval training for about 25 minutes.

Exactly just make sure you add a little calories to your diet to off set the added cardince you get your wind up you can go back to no cardio untill your ready for your cutting phase.

 

[LAM]

if you supplement with BCAA's before and during weight training and cardio sessions you won't lose any LBM...

 

[Freeman]

Originally posted by Prince
You could do a couple of 20-30 minute cardio work-outs per week and it will not not hurt your mass gaining much, if at all.

I am doing cardio two times per week on my off training days, I do low impact interval training for about 25 minutes.

What are some examples of your cardio routine now Prince?

 

[Arnold]

that is it!

I do around 25 minutes of low impact interval training twice per week.

 

[firestorm]

This is the reason I get so mad when people say no cardio when bulking or whenever. I have said 1000 times that the heart is also a muscle so why not train it also? Cardio training also lowers your resting heart rate and YES it is good for you. If your training to build bulk, you just need to add back the calories your burning from the cardio but I always include cardio 12 months a year and I'm hardly a small guy.

 

[kanun]

Hmmm.. thanks for the advice guys, but I think many got the wrong impression: I am not unfit, I'm just not especially fit - meaning compared to someone else of my size I am of normal fitness.
Thing is, most people (and even myself sometimes) kind of think that as I lift weights I should an above average level of fitness, and I don't.
But, I guess making sure your heart is healthy & strong can never be a bad thing

 

[firestorm]

Kanun,, I wasn't mad at you. I was speaking of others where I've read them say "no cardio when bulking or whenever..." If anyone suggests it,, disregard with extreme prejudice. It's bad advice.

 

[Arnold]

LOL @ firestorm

we should change your name to cardiostorm!

 

[firestorm]

Oh bite me Prince hahahahahahaha

 

[Bear]

Originally posted by firestorm
Kanun,, I wasn't mad at you. I was speaking of others where I've read them say "no cardio when bulking or whenever..." If anyone suggests it,, disregard with extreme prejudice. It's bad advice.

For some reason I feel this was in part directed at me.

To each his (or her) own I guess.

I just prefer spending my time circuit training for cardio vascular training, as apposed to any other form of cardio, that's all.

This would be a messed up world if we all had the same likes and diss-likes.

Peace!

 

[MeanCuts]

Originally posted by kanun
Hmmm.. thanks for the advice guys, but I think many got the wrong impression: I am not unfit, I'm just not especially fit - meaning compared to someone else of my size I am of normal fitness.
Thing is, most people (and even myself sometimes) kind of think that as I lift weights I should an above average level of fitness, and I don't.
But, I guess making sure your heart is healthy & strong can never be a bad thing

Remember it's not just your heart it's your lungs and you get a lot of power form your lungs

 

[firestorm]

Originally posted by Bear
For some reason I feel this was in part directed at me.

To each his (or her) own I guess.

I just prefer spending my time circuit training for cardio vascular training, as apposed to any other form of cardio, that's all.

This would be a messed up world if we all had the same likes and diss-likes.

Peace!

OH not in the least Bear!!!!! I actually wasn't referring to ANY posts in THIS room. Bro you said circuit training. That is a form of cardio so ABSOLUTELY NOT directed at you buddy. Your post was very good. There are also Cardo things I hate and wont do either. Plus I can't do any jogging or treadmill crap for any time period because it causes me real back problems.

 

[Bear]

Originally posted by firestorm
... not in the least Bear!

Cool!

It's just sometimes I can be kinda head stong,
and sometimes there's too much room for miss-interpretation in the way I write.

And my signature doesn't help either,
maybe it's time I change it

 

[firestorm]

Heck no Bear, Don't change a thing. You have a suggestion or belief you give it. The only thing is to not come across like an asshole know it all like those pricks over at MM.com WHICH YOU DON'T so bro.. say what you feel.
Peace,
Fire

 

[firestorm]

EXAMPLE:
Someone asks: how many sets should I do for chest. any suggestions?

FIRE SAYS: I suggest you do 5 sets of flat bench presses 4 sets of Inclines and 3 sets of heavy dips. this is my suggestion on account that it worked very well for me but maybe not for everyone. You'll never know unless you try it for yourself. Everyone is different as to how they respond to weight training.

MM.COM PRICK responds in next post: Hey Joe**,, Fire doesn't know what he is talking about. That might be good if your all juiced up but not for you. You should only do 1 working set for flats. 1 for inclines and 1 set of flies.

 

[kanun]

I mean nothing but peace and love to all

 

[Arnold]

Originally posted by firestorm
EXAMPLE:
Someone asks: how many sets should I do for chest. any suggestions?

FIRE SAYS: I suggest you do 5 sets of flat bench presses 4 sets of Inclines and 3 sets of heavy dips.

that's a lot, are you including any warm-ups in those numbers?


(sorry for the off topic question)

 

[MeanCuts]

Originally posted by Prince
that's a lot, are you including any warm-ups in those numbers?


(sorry for the off topic question)

Really that's a lot?I do 1 warm up set(flat bench) 4 sets flat 3 sets incline(dumbell) 3 sets decline and 3 sets of dips(no added weight) or cable cross over.Too much?

 

[Arnold]

It is in my opinion, but whatever works for you.

 

[MeanCuts]

Originally posted by kanun
I mean nothing but peace and love to all

That's sweet but I still think you need to start a cardio routine

 

[MeanCuts]

Originally posted by Prince
It is in my opinion, but whatever works for you.

I've been making good gains with it,but i'm always weary of over training

 

[firestorm]

Originally posted by Prince
that's a lot, are you including any warm-ups in those numbers?


(sorry for the off topic question)

Prince that was just an example I made up. That isn't my workout but I did used to do workouts similar to that. My body responded very well to high volume training though as long as I didn't do it every week. I used to do a heavy week followed by a lighter week. Lighter being less working sets, lighter weight and more reps. I'm doing GPs workout now.

 

[firestorm]

Originally posted by MeanCuts
Really that's a lot?I do 1 warm up set(flat bench) 4 sets flat 3 sets incline(dumbell) 3 sets decline and 3 sets of dips(no added weight) or cable cross over.Too much?

Mean,, I've been training since the 80's. I grew up on the old school methods which are similar to your workout. I used to be a monster in those days. I just mentioned that I respond very well to workouts such as the one you just mentioned but I also did not do that every workout. I alternated to ensure I wouldn't overtrain. But as Prince stated,, that is the beauty of this sport. We are all different and we all respond differently to resistance training. You and I could do the exact same workout together for 1 year. At the end of that year we could compare and you chest may be way better then mine yet my back could blow yours away. your bis may be stronger and bigger and my triceps better then yours. It's all an individual thing.
My best advice to anyone is,, DO WHAT BEST WORKS FOR YOU!! If your seeing gains then don't change anything. Start looking to change when you get bored or hit plateues.

 

[MeanCuts]

Originally posted by firestorm
Mean,, I've been training since the 80's. I grew up on the old school methods which are similar to your workout. I used to be a monster in those days. I just mentioned that I respond very well to workouts such as the one you just mentioned but I also did not do that every workout. I alternated to ensure I wouldn't overtrain. But as Prince stated,, that is the beauty of this sport. We are all different and we all respond differently to resistance training. You and I could do the exact same workout together for 1 year. At the end of that year we could compare and you chest may be way better then mine yet my back could blow yours away. your bis may be stronger and bigger and my triceps better then yours. It's all an individual thing.
My best advice to anyone is,, DO WHAT BEST WORKS FOR YOU!! If your seeing gains then don't change anything. Start looking to change when you get bored or hit plateues.

I hear ya don't fix it if it ain't broke. Just like to hear other opinions and work-outs especially since i've been doing the same routine for about 3 months

 

[firestorm]

Kewel Mean.. I'll tell you the same thing I tell everyone else looking for a change. Check out GOPROS workout. I've been using it for several months now and really like it.