Setting Activity Multiplier…

scottywor

Ok so I have usually have my multiplier set for Moderately active (3-5 days of mod activity) I did a total body w/o 3 x a week, and ran 5-6 miles 3-4 days on the non weight training days. Enough work to qualify as moderately active IMO.

Im still running a daily deficit (500-750 cals) and my main goal is fat loss, and maintenance of muscle and strength. So…

I recently started an SS type program RPT style, doing this 3 x a week (Squat, DL, Bench Press, Chins) same workout 3 x a week, no split. Since starting this program, lifting heavier, lower volume and cutting out cardio (running, subbing in a couple walks, only if my legs feel up to it) on rest days, doing this to help with recovery. My legs are feeling “tired” after a workout. So I figured its my body telling me to take it easy, even when walking the next day I can feel that “tired” feeling. Not sore, just taxed, well maybe a bit sore when increasing weights. As a result…

I have reset my multiplier to Lightly Active (1-3, or 2 days a week of light exercise depending on what you use, I used Fat 2 Fit). I want to optimize recovery while still, maxxing fat loss. So is this the best thing? If my body is already in a recovery deficit, I cant see the benefit of pushing it into a greater one. I don’t want to be eating less then I need to for recovery during a deficit. So is setting my modifier lower (Light activity) more beneficial for fat loss, and less for recovery, or would setting it higher (mod. Activity), be more beneficial all around?

Anyone have experience or suggestions?

scottywor

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