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Workout advice
Posted on 9/7/23 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 9/7/23 at 7:08 pm
I’m just getting back into working out gained a good bit of weight after discharging from the Military. Should I be doing more cardio or lifting or a combination of both
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Posted on 9/7/23 at 7:29 pm to Brunedog
I would do both but I’m not sure what the science would say. I would lift first and then hit the stair master or later in the day go for a run.
Posted on 9/7/23 at 7:42 pm to Brunedog
I did lots of research, asking lots of people. It was best for me to trim down then build muscle on a lean frame.
Posted on 9/7/23 at 7:46 pm to pwejr88
I was wondering would that be best for me. Did the weight fall off easily for you
Posted on 9/7/23 at 7:55 pm to Brunedog
Hop on the Soflete programming bro. They usually recommend strength program then stamina. Swap each one every 8-12 weeks when you finish a program cycle .
Posted on 9/7/23 at 8:00 pm to Brunedog
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Did the weight fall off easily for you
Yes. The first 10 pounds or so of water weight fell off in about a week. Leveled out, changed some things up, lost 42 pounds total. I will say this, I didn’t know to get in 1g of protein per 1 lb. of current bodyweight daily so I know I lost a TON of muscle.
Posted on 9/7/23 at 8:24 pm to Brunedog
In terms of importance
1) diet- be in a caloric deficit and prioritize protein
2) lift- lift progressively. Suggest starting with a linear progression program
3) cardio
4) neat- aka walking
1) diet- be in a caloric deficit and prioritize protein
2) lift- lift progressively. Suggest starting with a linear progression program
3) cardio
4) neat- aka walking
Posted on 9/7/23 at 9:01 pm to Brunedog
I've had great success with fasted daily walking in my mornings. I started at a relatively easy step goal and have steadily progressed.
I also strength train because the two together is a great combo, so I would add my vote to the "Both" pile. I lift later in the day. This is what works for me currently.
I think it is most important for you to figure out what methods will allow you to be the most consistent and go with that. Even if you aren't doing "the best" program or plan, or whatever, if you are consistent you'll see results over the long term.
I also strength train because the two together is a great combo, so I would add my vote to the "Both" pile. I lift later in the day. This is what works for me currently.
I think it is most important for you to figure out what methods will allow you to be the most consistent and go with that. Even if you aren't doing "the best" program or plan, or whatever, if you are consistent you'll see results over the long term.
Posted on 9/7/23 at 9:04 pm to lsu777
quote:
1) diet- be in a caloric deficit and prioritize protein
2) lift- lift progressively. Suggest starting with a linear progression program
3) cardio
4) neat- aka walking
5) don't take body comp advice from a guy whose user name is peewee Jr.
Do the above or if you can be super dialed in try tracking your macros while lifting progressively and try to slowly increase cals while watching the scale (reverse diet) then cut later once you've built some muscle and have your maintenance cals pretty high. You won't lose a lot right away but you'll be better off in the long run
This post was edited on 9/7/23 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 9/8/23 at 5:44 am to Yeti_Chaser
quote:
1) diet- be in a caloric deficit and prioritize protein
2) lift- lift progressively. Suggest starting with a linear progression program
3) cardio
This is what I did minus the protein because I was new and didn’t know.
Posted on 9/8/23 at 6:01 am to Brunedog
It depends on so many factors. For one, what’s your timeline for trying to lose weight? What are your top two fitness goals? I would personally take it slow and focus on consistency. If you focus on gaining muscle right now that will increase your metabolism and make it easier to lose weight down the road.
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