Why do people cut cardio when lifting weights?
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cause I like lifting and I hate cardio...
Oh and I'm lazy0 -
Cause they're lazy
sure okay...
*rolls eyes*
Not sure you can call anyone who lifts heavy weights lazy....0 -
I was JUST thinking about this because I had my RMR tested and the trainer suggested that I start lifting to gain more muscle and cut back on the cardio. He suggested this because I, personally, am burning more sugar than fat. He wants to flip that so I burn more fat than sugars and to do that I can do cardio, but it won't get me to where I need to be. I also need to be at below 164 bpm to burn fat...as my heart rate goes up, my ration of fat to sugars flips. I don't know if that means I HAVE to reduce cardio...but at this point I'm in good shape so unless I'm training for a marathon for endurance I can cut back and just FOCUS more on the weights. I don't think I really answered your question, but just wanted to let you know I'm also sort of wondering why. Maybe once I build up more muscle I can kick in the cardio again to help lose some of the extra lbs. I do want to change my body comp and know that weights/resistance is the only thing that will do that from having done it in the past.
Worrying about how much fat is used in a cardio session makes as much sense as worrying how much muscle is built in a weight resistance session.
I lift and I know that the resistence training is for body comp not burning fat...cardio is for heart and lung health...
If you choose lifting over cardio it's because you want fat loss not muscle loss...while in that deficet.0 -
In a deficit excessive cardio will impact the recovery from strength training. energy will go to the workout instead of repairing the muscles, when there isn't much to repair with to begin with in a deficit.0
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A couple reasons for me. One is that the cardio isn't working. I workout like a madwoman and count calories and I'm GAINING. I'm hoping the weights might make that difference.
I'm concerned that the excess cardio is actually working against me (cortisol).
Time is an issue, too. I don't want to have to add extra time to my workouts because I added new exercise. Plus, I do circuits so my heart rate is up pretty good during the weight lifting and I'm getting some cardio out of it.
And finally, on the days I work my legs. cardio just isn't happening. My legs get too weak and I end up pretty exhausted. I intended to do about 15-20 minutes on my elliptical last night after lifting and I just could not physically do it.
That may change as I get more used to the weight lifting, but right now it isn't doable.
ETA: I am not cutting cardio out, just back.0 -
I cut cardio because lifting is freaking exhausting, and I found I didn't need it to lose weight.
Same here. Lifting can certainly be a cardio experience! If you like cardio - do it!! If u are doing it to eat more - may want to rethink that. You cannot out train a poor diet. That mindset gets disordered. Nutrition must come first. Get your nutrition in order for fat loss and maintenance ( yes - have a plan for maintenance) and train for fitness and body composition.
It's not a DIET. It's Life. make small changes that lead to lifestyle changes - for life. Are you going to workout to " compensate " for the food you choose to eat for the rest of your life??0 -
I started lifting and only slightly cut out the cardio as I still want to lose weight. I now lift 4 days a week and do maybe 20-30 minutes cardio during those days and on the other 3 days, I run as im in training for a race this month. I dont know if Im doing it right but my mind is still telling me that I need to get my heart rate up to lose weight, as lifting doesnt burn as many calories0
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cause I like lifting and I hate cardio...
Oh and I'm lazy
^^This0 -
And to Sarah up-thread -- Get a new trainer. Seriously. I would have laughed in that guy's face.0
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Running aggravated my dodgy knee, hence, affected my lifts ( I also don't like cardio much). So now I just lift.
I don't think it's hard to understand, some people are happy with a calorie deficit from diet - some prefer cardio. Do what you enjoy0 -
recovery and lifting heavy IS cardio work
i do heavy squats and deadlifts for reps, which are extremely taxing. i don't have to do do cardio or ab work thanks to that. i couldn't run a mile without stopping before i started lifting, but now I can run a 5k easily having done zero standalone cardio training.0 -
I just started doing JM 30 day shred about 7 days ago and finally dropped some weight after throwing in some extra cardio and a plyometric workout. I don't know that I can continue with the plyometrics - hard on my joints and I'm 53 and have always been bottom heavy with not very strong legs. On the shred, I started with 2lb weights and have now tried moving up to 4 but I struggle with shoulder/neck pain if I do too much overhead work. Can I still do weights and see good results? Does anyone have suggestions on how to get the same weight loss results without injuring myself on free weights? I am home bound and cannot go to a gym.0
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In a deficit excessive cardio will impact the recovery from strength training. energy will go to the workout instead of repairing the muscles, when there isn't much to repair with to begin with in a deficit.
Looking for the Like button ^^^^0 -
I cut cardio because lifting is freaking exhausting, and I found I didn't need it to lose weight.
^^^This.0 -
I was JUST thinking about this because I had my RMR tested and the trainer suggested that I start lifting to gain more muscle and cut back on the cardio. He suggested this because I, personally, am burning more sugar than fat. He wants to flip that so I burn more fat than sugars and to do that I can do cardio, but it won't get me to where I need to be. I also need to be at below 164 bpm to burn fat...as my heart rate goes up, my ration of fat to sugars flips. I don't know if that means I HAVE to reduce cardio...but at this point I'm in good shape so unless I'm training for a marathon for endurance I can cut back and just FOCUS more on the weights. I don't think I really answered your question, but just wanted to let you know I'm also sort of wondering why. Maybe once I build up more muscle I can kick in the cardio again to help lose some of the extra lbs. I do want to change my body comp and know that weights/resistance is the only thing that will do that from having done it in the past.
Basically, your trainer fed you a line of crap. The suggestion to strength train is a good one, everything else he told you is pretty much wrong.0 -
Ok I get not doing cardio just after, but if you only lift 3x a week, why not?
Primarily because the benefits of lifting heavy happen during the rest days. That is when the micro damage to the muscles is repaired and strength is increased. If one does lots of cardio, that recovery time that is needed it cut into thus cutting back on the benefits of lifting heavy. Light cardio like walking is fine, but not the sort of cardio most people do here.0 -
also, this is one of the best cardio workouts you'll ever get:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/par37.htm
that's a very complex lift, so start with just the bar and slowly add weight, focusing on proper form . watch a ton of videos of proper form, and shoot video to share online for a form check. don't let your ego get the best of you.0 -
I was JUST thinking about this because I had my RMR tested and the trainer suggested that I start lifting to gain more muscle and cut back on the cardio. He suggested this because I, personally, am burning more sugar than fat. He wants to flip that so I burn more fat than sugars and to do that I can do cardio, but it won't get me to where I need to be. I also need to be at below 164 bpm to burn fat...as my heart rate goes up, my ration of fat to sugars flips. I don't know if that means I HAVE to reduce cardio...but at this point I'm in good shape so unless I'm training for a marathon for endurance I can cut back and just FOCUS more on the weights. I don't think I really answered your question, but just wanted to let you know I'm also sort of wondering why. Maybe once I build up more muscle I can kick in the cardio again to help lose some of the extra lbs. I do want to change my body comp and know that weights/resistance is the only thing that will do that from having done it in the past.
Basically, your trainer fed you a line of crap. The suggestion to strength train is a good one, everything else he told you is pretty much wrong.
I was going to say much the same thing. Especially the whole thing in another post about heart rates and the fat burning zone. Zone training has value for fitness goals such as running a particular race, but in terms of fat loss it makes no difference. What is important is overall calories burned and even in the more intense ranges where more glycogen (sugar) is burned fat is still burned, and the total amount of fat burn then is more than in the "fat burning zone".0
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