Can you do cardio and gain strength...

[Golden_Muscle]

at the same time? Once and for all, I want to know.

Can anyone here do it?

I Believed in it for a while, but not anymore.

Thanks.

 

[Frosty]

at the same time? Once and for all, I want to know.

Can anyone here do it?

I Believed in it for a while, but not anymore.

Thanks.

Strength is a function of the nervous system, so yeah, of course you can gain strength while doing cardio.

 

[Insane_Man]

Yes. I have done it.

HIIT is a good alternative too, as it actually adds to strength.

 

[70w30]

ephedrine ,cheque drops,caffiene,etc

 

[hornedfrogs07]

Yes, I believe it can be done, but strength gains will be minimal.

 

[Frosty]

Yes, I believe it can be done, but strength gains will be minimal.

Well, depends on a lot of factors, such as intensity and volume of cardio, intensity and volume of lifting, training age, etc. Someone at the elite strength level might not be able to gain strength while doing cardio while a beginner could make huge strength gains while doing lots of cardio.

 

[70w30]

Diet is everything......bottom line

 

[Frosty]

ephedrine ,cheque drops,caffiene,etc

Diet is everything......bottom line

 

[70w30]

First statement holds true ...although ...far out there
Second statement is a better example

 

[pullinbig]

at the same time? Once and for all, I want to know.

Can anyone here do it?

I Believed in it for a while, but not anymore.

Thanks.

kinda hard to run on the tread mill and squat at the same time goldee.

 

[70w30]

Re: Re: Can you do cardio and gain strength...

kinda hard to run on the tread mill and squat at the same time goldee.

Powerlifters

 

[pullinbig]

Re: Re: Re: Can you do cardio and gain strength...

Powerlifters

BTW what is cardio? i thought that was when I walked from my truck into the pizza joint.

 

[huskyguy]

When I am bulking I eliminate the cardio element from my workouts, I get enough of a lung workout doing squats.

 

[Golden_Muscle]

When I am bulking I eliminate the cardio element from my workouts, I get enough of a lung workout doing squats.

When do you not bulk, and for how long, and how often?

 

[hornedfrogs07]

When do you not bulk, and for how long, and how often?

Good question. I'm trying to transition into a cut from a very long (read, 1yr+) bulk, and it's one of the hardest things I've done. I'm too used to eating whatever I want.......

 

[b fold the truth]

Cardio and Bulking is like a Shampoo and Conditioner in one. You end up with fairly clean har that is fairly conditioned...but neither one is very well done.

B True

 

[Mudge]

Fina!

 

[Pimpdalimp]

Is HIIT cardio the most effective in preventing muscle loss ?

 

[Mrs P]

Is HIIT cardio the most effective in preventing muscle loss ?

With HIIT cardio most of the calories being burned come from muscle glycogen, HIIT will speed up the metabolic rate, & u produce more GH when u do HIIT, but HIIT can be counterproductive if u over do it, that's why is best to keep it to 2/3 sessions a week.

The lower the intensity, the greater the percentage of energy derived from fat....the problem with low intensity (long cardio sessions) is that it will get ur body into a catabolic state and it will start to break down muscle tissue for energy, so it's better to do a higher "shorter" session.

U can do HIIT twice a week & add some lower intensity sessions as well throughout the week.

 

[Pimpdalimp]

With HIIT cardio most of the calories being burned come from muscle glycogen, HIIT will speed up the metabolic rate, & u produce more GH when u do HIIT, but HIIT can be counterproductive if u over do it, that's why is best to keep it to 2/3 sessions a week.

The lower the intensity, the greater the percentage of energy derived from fat....the problem with low intensity (long cardio sessions) is that it will get ur body into a catabolic state and it will start to break down muscle tissue for energy, so it's better to do a higher "shorter" session.

U can do HIIT twice a week & add some lower intensity sessions as well throughout the week.

Good info Mrs P, Thanks !
I guess is best to do HIIT on days when u don't train big muscles, right ?