I'm giving up weights for at least 6 weeks.

[OH SOHH TRILL]

2 years ago I was 240 pounds. Through lifting and 30 minutes of cardio 3-4 times a week I got down to 210. I want to be 185. I'm only 5'10". I'm currently 212 and have been this weight for like 6 months. I decided I'm doing no weights but instead 60-90 minutes of cardio 4-5 times a week. I'm going to try to at least do pullups and situps 5 sets to failure twice a week just cause I don't won't to lose my pullup numbers since I worked so hard to get it (remember when I couldn't do 1 ).

Hope I don't regret this.

 

[A.V.]

Keep the weights. Just use lighter ones. Maximize your reps. Unless you want to lose muscle as well as fat. If you're not getting the results you want after a month, check out some other factors, diet, calorie intake, etc...Keep in mind the average human only loses about 2.2lbs/week and don't set unrealistic goals. Peace.

 

[OH SOHH TRILL]

Keep the weights. Just use lighter ones. Maximize your reps. Unless you want to lose muscle as well as fat. If you're not getting the results you want after a month, check out some other factors, diet, calorie intake, etc...Keep in mind the average human only loses about 2.2lbs/week and don't set unrealistic goals. Peace.

I figure it's easier to lose the weight and then go back to lifting. I just want to be 180-190. And I eat like shyt so diet wont do it.

 

[MMS]

I figure it's easier to lose the weight and then go back to lifting. I just want to be 180-190. And I eat like shyt so diet wont do it.

its actually the other way around

the lower the body fat, the more lifting becomes important

unless your goal is skinny fat

 

[A.V.]

You'll lose the fat faster if you keep the weights (and consequently, muscle). Doing straight cardio will burn fat, but also muscle as well once your fat stores are depleted. You'll lose tone and shape, even though you might get down to your target weight.

If you want to lose weight even faster than by just doing the cardio you spoke on, include the weights, and devise a superset, HIIT or tri-set workout plan (which are all pretty much variations of the same thing.)

The decresed time between differing exercise increases your metabolic rate and burns calories for a longer period of time than just a cardio or regular weight training workout. Don't take the easy route. The easy route more often than not leads to undesirable results. Put that work in and recreate yourself to your own desires.

Also, "eating like shyt" has a minimal affect on supersetting/HIIT training regimens. However, "eating like shyt" while maintaining a cardio & calisthenic regimen will only result in you staying the same weight or gaining.

 

[OH SOHH TRILL]

its actually the other way around

the lower the body fat, the more lifting becomes important

unless your goal is skinny fat

I been getting stronger but not losing any weight the last few months. I tried switching up workouts and everything. I need to try something new. I never just went extra hard on the cardio so I'm gone see what it do.

 

[MMS]

diet is 90% of weight loss

you could switch up your routines and work up a sweat every time and still not lose weight, eventually you need to address diet

 

[OH SOHH TRILL]

You'll lose the fat faster if you keep the weights (and consequently, muscle). Doing straight cardio will burn fat, but also muscle as well once your fat stores are depleted. You'll lose tone and shape, even though you might get down to your target weight.

If you want to lose weight even faster than by just doing the cardio you spoke on, include the weights, and devise a superset, HIIT or tri-set workout plan (which are all pretty much variations of the same thing.)

The decresed time between differing exercise increases your metabolic rate and burns calories for a longer period of time than just a cardio or regular weight training workout. Don't take the easy route. The easy route more often than not leads to undesirable results. Put that work in and recreate yourself to your own desires.

Also, "eating like shyt" has a minimal affect on supersetting/HIIT training regimens. However, "eating like shyt" while maintaining a cardio & calisthenic regimen will only result in you staying the same weight or gaining.

What's a good two day split high rep workout?

 

[OH SOHH TRILL]

diet is 90% of weight loss

you could switch up your routines and work up a sweat every time and still not lose weight, eventually you need to address diet

I don't drink or smoke breh. I ain't giving up my ham, bacon or tex mex. I lost the first 30 just by not being a pig. I got the same diet, push more weight and I'm plateaued.

 

[MMS]

I don't drink or smoke breh. I ain't giving up my ham, bacon or tex mex. I lost the first 30 just by not being a pig. I got the same diet, push more weight and I'm plateaued.

i eat all those things

but i know exactly how many calories they are too

i wrote a detailed sticky explaining how to count calories, i suggest you read it and then assess the food you already eat

its always been my opinion that any lifting is good so long you are progressing and not stalling

 

[A.V.]

I been getting stronger but not losing any weight the last few months. I tried switching up workouts and everything. I need to try something new. I never just went extra hard on the cardio so I'm gone see what it do.

Technically, you can "get stronger" just doing pushups your whole life. But the muscle fiber breakdown/repair over time will be at such a slow rate compared to using weights that it's just not worth it. Trust me, I get where you're coming from. Going extra hard on the cardio is a good thing, but all in all it's not a mandatory part of weight loss. It's great for your cardiovascular health and stamina though, especially if you're into a sport. But if at all, your cardio should only come AFTER your weight training, at the end of a session. That's another way to maximize your results.

Training with weight around your whole body is what's key to weight loss and gaining a "desirable" figure at the same time. The key here is that WEIGHT TRAINING WILL CAUSE YOU TO LOSE THE WEIGHT FASTER THAN CARDIO OVER THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME. It's just an added bonus that you'll get stronger muscles and retain a good tone that's easily visible once the fat melts off. There's no cheating to this shyt. Those weights are MEANT to intimidate you. Sounds to me like you've got more of a mental barrier than anything else, and without even knowing it, you're subconsciously trying to take the easy route.

I would give you a specific routine, but I don't have that much time to spare at the moment. What I will tell you is this. It's worked for me and every person I've trained. If you stick to it, over the course of a month, I guarantee you'll see and feel physical results. Try this for a week.


For beginners, you'll want to set ONE number thats easy to remember. This will be your set number. Let's start out at 4. You'll be doing 4 sets of EVERYTHING.

Exercise 1 (x - however many reps is your max.)
Exercise 2 (x - however many reps is your max.)
Exercise 3 (x - however many reps is your max.)

Run through Exercise 1. At the end of the last rep, go DIRECTLY into Exercise 2. (Easier if it's on a different body part, or different region of the same muscle group) As SOON as you finish Exercise 2, go DIRECTLY into Exercise 3. After you complete the last rep on Exercise three, rest for 1-2 minutes. YOU'VE COMPLETED ONE TRI-SET. (Or one set, for this particular regimen)

Once you've done 4 sets of everything, REST. Better if nothing longer than 5-10 minutes. Pick another three exercises, preferably that focus on a muscle group other than the ones you just worked, and do the same thing. By the end of both of these, you should have completed 24 sets, most likely within HALF the time it would have taken you to do so, had you done each exercise one at a time. Tri-setting is most effective when you use it on every muscle group and PHENOMENAL on stomach routines that include weights/machines as well. Start out with 2 groups of 3 different exercises for a week or two. Then when you're comfortable, add on another three and make it 3 groups of 3 exercises. Once that becomes ALMOST doable, increase the number of sets you're doing for ALL exercises.

Just give it a try next time you're working out. Have a partner there so you don't cheat yourself. When you wake up in the morning feeling like a piece of shyt, can barely get out of bed, or want to throw up right there in the gym, you know it's working. You'll dread the beginning stages, but soon you'll look foward to it. Looking foward to it will in turn give way to CRAVING it. And CRAVING it will turn into the results YOU want.

And pay attention to what Sun is saying about dieting.

Peace.

 

[Action Jackson]

You hit the wall now you have to break thru it. Don't try to go around it. Fix your diet and change up your routine. AV gave some great advice.

-Diet the healthy way. Eat clean while your cutting the cals. There are no short cuts in the gym and there sure as hell ain't no short cuts when you clean up your diet.

 

[Young_and_Reckless]

Without addressing your diet problems, you're just wasting your time breh. Muscle is a natural fat burner, and weight training is of greater benefit than cardio alone.

Do what you think is best, and report back your results. Good luck either way.

 

[unit321]

If you do give up weights temporarily, I would suggest that you push your running harder. Either do more mileage and/or keep the same mileage but complete it faster.
Also, if you live near a track, you can run 400s on some days.

 

[HoustonHeat]

In a 24 hour period, 1 hour of cardio will burn 500 calories and a little bit of after burn. In the same 24 hour period, 1 hour of weight lifting will burn 500 calories spread over time, but more of those calories will be FAT CALORIES.

Taken from www.thenewrulesoflifting.com book.

Essentially, if you are trying to lose weights, continuing to lift weights will only enhance your progress, it won't stall it. It is incredible difficult to create new muscle mass when you are cutting calories.