Fitness Guru's, a couple of questions...
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Originally Posted by YeLLoWs2knVA,Sep 15 2005, 09:10 PM
CARDIO done at the appropriate rate upon waking up is an extremely efficient way to burn fat. If done properly, and all your eating is in check, CARDIO done the first thing when you wake up is the most effective way to burn way.
Anaerobic activity like weight lifting without eating is a big no-no.
Anaerobic activity like weight lifting without eating is a big no-no.
How do you do cardio first thing in the moring but have to eat for weights? Does that mean going to the gym 2 times a day?
I am just asking....so that I can figure out what works best for me.
I have been lifting/cardio for about 1 year first thing in the morning, but I don't want to hurt myself if you guys are saying its a no no for not eating before lift.
Apprecite the help
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Originally Posted by Veritas,Sep 15 2005, 02:45 PM
Sam to raise up your pecs go with a decline bench press. This will work the lower part of your chest and give a lift to your pecs. That being said I would do the following on your chest and back day...
Lats
Seated Row
Reverse Butterfly
Bench Press
Decline Bench Press
Butterfly
Lats
Seated Row
Reverse Butterfly
Bench Press
Decline Bench Press
Butterfly
My chest has improved much more, but haven't been getting to the shape I want. I have never done the decline and that makes sense.
I do the flat bench press with bars and dumbells, and do inclines and few tohers, but never decline.
Thanks a lot for the info.
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PM'ed you back sam. The decline will really give your chest a nice look, so stick with it 
. Some people do go to the gym twice a day and break up their cardio and lifting. Others will lift one day and then do cardio on their days off from lifting.
. Some people do go to the gym twice a day and break up their cardio and lifting. Others will lift one day and then do cardio on their days off from lifting.
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Originally Posted by Veritas,Sep 19 2005, 05:39 PM
PM'ed you back sam. The decline will really give your chest a nice look, so stick with it . Some people do go to the gym twice a day and break up their cardio and lifting. Others will lift one day and then do cardio on their days off from lifting.
. Some people do go to the gym twice a day and break up their cardio and lifting. Others will lift one day and then do cardio on their days off from lifting.Will start decline tomorrow.
So I can eat no food, do cardio, then eat breakfast one day.
And next day, eat little food, do weights, and then eat breakfast.
Hmm that might work out.
Not all of us can afford to go to the gym 2 times a day. Gotta work
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I'll input here with my program - worked for me, went from 205 lbs (6'0) down to 175. I'm at a lean muscle weight now of 180 lbs.
My routine is this
- I eat whatever I want. I don't gorge myself, but I'm concious of what I eat. I also need my beer once in a while.
- Day 1 - arms and shoulders/abs - about 1.5 hrs at the gym - no cardio
Day 2 - 9-10km run - fast pace - about 40-45 min
Day 3 - chest and back/abs - 1.5 hrs, no cardio
Day 4 - 9-10 km run - same pace as before
REPEAT for 6-7 days per week
I find this to be the best of both worlds. I used to do cardio before my weights, but found that I was getting tired and couldn't lift anymore for the last half of my workout. Doing ONLY weights on a day I find I can lift 10-20 more pounds depending on the exercise. I do 3 sets of 8-10. On the third set, if I can't get to 5 reps, I'll decrease the weight by 10-15 lbs and rip off 8-10 more reps.
I drink PRECISION ISO-PRO protien shake. Its 35g of protien from a 40g scoop serving, 0.7g carbs, 150 calories when mixed with water. I have one when I wake up with breakfast, then one immediately after my workout. I've gotten to the point where I need to do something every day, or I feel like crap. This is a great motivation and it really shows results.
Good luck
My routine is this
- I eat whatever I want. I don't gorge myself, but I'm concious of what I eat. I also need my beer once in a while.
- Day 1 - arms and shoulders/abs - about 1.5 hrs at the gym - no cardio
Day 2 - 9-10km run - fast pace - about 40-45 min
Day 3 - chest and back/abs - 1.5 hrs, no cardio
Day 4 - 9-10 km run - same pace as before
REPEAT for 6-7 days per week
I find this to be the best of both worlds. I used to do cardio before my weights, but found that I was getting tired and couldn't lift anymore for the last half of my workout. Doing ONLY weights on a day I find I can lift 10-20 more pounds depending on the exercise. I do 3 sets of 8-10. On the third set, if I can't get to 5 reps, I'll decrease the weight by 10-15 lbs and rip off 8-10 more reps.
I drink PRECISION ISO-PRO protien shake. Its 35g of protien from a 40g scoop serving, 0.7g carbs, 150 calories when mixed with water. I have one when I wake up with breakfast, then one immediately after my workout. I've gotten to the point where I need to do something every day, or I feel like crap. This is a great motivation and it really shows results.
Good luck
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