Will any training will Hinder Noob Gains in Heavy Lifting?

Qski

Hi
My current fitness goals include completing a C25k Training program (Zombies, Run 5K Training) and Les Mills PUMP 90day DVD program. I was then planning on doing a beginner lifting program and getting a PT to assist on form to start with (so 5X5, Starting Strength or similar)

I have started reading Starting Strength By Mark Rippetoe

Now I would still consider myself not really an exerciser so an untrained morbidly obese 35+ woman - with no significant health issues other than high blood pressure. At my current trending I think I would be a regular exerciser (5 times a week) still overweight/obese 35+ woman by the time I start heavy lifting.

So my concern is - will the training take away any of the novice linear progression strength gains I can expect when I start lifting? Or would (since I have never lifted heavy before) I still get that linear progression?

I don't want to because it's taking me a while to commit to Zombies and Less Mills drop that, but should I drop those goals and go straight into Heavy Lifting?

Edited for Brevity - I have a tendency to dribble

jimmmer

Do the SL/SS/AP/etc on m/w/f and the c25k on the in between days.

Get plenty of water/sleep/protein and enjoy those linear gains!

jimmmer

Implicit in the above is to drop the Les Mills stuff (in case that wasn't clear).

You can easily continue c25k with a full body lifting programme (if sleep, nutrition, etc are all accounted for).

candiceh3

Great goals

I am currently doing NROL4W 3 days a week and c25k 3 days a week so I think you can do both .

Have fun!

stt43

Everyone is different so it's hard to tell. Keep doing the exercises you want to and see how you progress, and then change if you aren't happy with how things are going. Cardio can take away from your strength training progress, but it hopefully won't make too much difference.

PJ_73

I am no expert but I know what is currently working for me, if that helps at all?

I have never been a huge fan of cardio but I have learned that I like to lift heavy things! Not so heavy right now but I am getting a buzz out of every time I am able to increase the weight.

I combine strength and cardio at the present, although there is more emphasis on the weights than the cardio! It's working for now, I am still losing weight, my body shape has changed and I am really excited about the future and seeing how strong I can be!

I am sure you will find what works for you too, remember there is no rush, take your time, change things around and most importantly enjoy!

* I love the fact that you have a tendency to 'dribble'!!