Need a few tips about running with weight training

[johnnyt1210]

I am 5'11, 205lbs. 26yo. I want to drop about 10lbs for the summer. I usually weight train about 5 days a week. I want to incorperate some running into my weight training. I really can't do it in the morning because i already get up at 5:00am for work. Is it better to run for about 20 min before or immediately following each workout, or should i go a whole seperate day for cardio? I also bought some Thermorexin to help. Any input would be appreciated

 

[baza]

You doing it just for fat or for actually training for something?
If it's fatloss I'd try and squeeze it in, in the AM even though you are getting up for 5:00.
If it's for actual training, I'd do it on a seperate day so you can put in 100%.

 

[outlawtas]

He just said he can't do it in the morning

Anyways, do it after your weight training and/or on it's own. "For the summer" isn't exactly accurate. How much cardio you do will directly depend on when you want this 10lbs off. If you have 3 weeks or 3 months?

What's your diet look like?

 

[AngryMuscles]

cardio doesn't have to be running. merely weightlifting is cardio already, but if you really want to run, running at night is alright. or run to work..i sometimes do that <<

 

[johnnyt1210]

I am going on a cruise in late june, and i would like to have it off by then. I am in pretty good shape already, just could afford to loose a few like most people, get some more definition. I figure running would help speed this up. I have heard things about running and weight training, something about the build up of latic acid which is bad for lifting weights. Just not sure if it was with running before or after workout. That is what i guess i was trying to figure out. If either running immediately before or after working out was bad.
My diet is pretty good. I drink a 24g protein shake right when i get up. Then like 20 min later i have a granola bar( I usually get those natures valley ones) with multi vitamins. At Coffee break at work, i eat a 6 or 8 oz light yogurt(depends whats on sale). For lunch i have a Cold Cut sancwich, usually turkey, ham or chicken breast, but i have it in a wheat or rye wrap with no bread. When i get home from work around 4:00 i have another protein shake, then i go to the gym around 4:30. When i get back i have another protein shake. Around 6:30 i have dinner, which is usually chicken breast, but a few times a week i have steak. then around 9:30 i drink another shake.

 

[BIGFOOD]

if you can't do it early in the morning do it after your weight training. your metabolism is more elevated at this time so your body will burn more bodyfat. i believe it's because during your weight training you have used up alot of your glycogen.

 

[Lucky13]

well roughly it looks like around 2000 cals depending on what u have with your evening chicken/steak if u have rice or something then around 2500...

I noticed I burned about 800 cals for a 1hr workout and only 400ish for 30mins cardio this should already make u in calorie deposite, if u threw in a ECA stack or some Clen, u could probably just run on ur two days off and cut up nicely.

 

[outlawtas]

Well first off your diet doesn't look so great. I personally don't like running because it's hard on my knees/shins and doesn't seem to burn as much calories as the cross trainer. But do whatever it is that you find the most entertaining. If you trying to drop weight, I wouldn't do less than 30 mins 3x a week, either on it's own day or after training. No need to worry about muscle loss, it's overrated.

 

[johnnyt1210]

what would you recommend to improve my diet??

 

[outlawtas]

too many shakes, not enough meat. Carbs not great either.

Replace a couple of shakes with chicken/fish.
Replace carbs with oatmeal/yams/whole wheat pasta

But you shouldn't be consuming more than 2400-2500 cals/day.

 

[AngryMuscles]

be full everyday