Newbie help required

fwitsend1277
fwitsend1277 Posts: 288 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've just completed my 4th session of NRoLfW. I'm really enjoying the workouts but find it want to do more and more often than the plan recommends. What would you recommend to supplement this structured plan with?

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  • Philtex
    Philtex Posts: 1,226 Member
    I'm not familiar with NRoLfW, but most plans are 'structured' for a reason. I tend to follow what they recommend.
  • pyro_guy7
    pyro_guy7 Posts: 104 Member
    fwitsend1277 wrote: »
    I've just completed my 4th session of NRoLfW. I'm really enjoying the workouts but find it want to do more and more often than the plan recommends. What would you recommend to supplement this structured plan with?

    I don't know what workouts you're doing, but I think the most important part is to listen to your body, and do not injure yourself! But, if you feel like you can keep going, then keep going! Maybe you need to increase your weight or reps? Maybe you want to give certain muscles groups more focus and tack on some extra exercises on the end? Maybe you just wanna do burpees until you barf :lol:. Okay scratch the throwing up but you catch my drift. Listen to your body, but don't be afraid to challenge yourself further!
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Structured work out routines in general start easy and build.
    You may be finding you could take on more at the moment, but don't. You have only completed a few sessions and are focusing on form. It takes time for the body to adapt and the muscles to recover. By the time you hit week 4 or 6 you will be glad you didn't add more.

    You could do some cardio on your off days, but keep in mind these are the recovery says for NROLFW.

    I would stick to the plan as written.

    Cheers, h.
  • fwitsend1277
    fwitsend1277 Posts: 288 Member
    Thanks guys that advice makes sense. I'll wait it out and see how I feel in a few weeks and if still looking for more add in some cardiovascular.
  • kindrabbit
    kindrabbit Posts: 837 Member
    I felt the same when I started stronglifts. On the days I felt like I had something left I would do some light accessory lifts, as recommended by a PT friend, and a short cardio session. These programmes are generally very well designed (and I hear great things about NRoLFW) so I wouldn't be surprised if it ramps up pretty quickly. For now, concentrate on form and really feeling what you are doing - you'll benefit in the long run.
    Enjoy!

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