This thread has some useful tips. However, this thread also proves that the information highway can be too much. Too much conflicting information can and, does confuse the novice trainer.
I know, I have been there. I can remember reading from many different sources of material about bulking for strength and mass, and then cutting for a body to kill for. I spent more time reading about how to do these things then applying some of them.
I can tell by the way some of you guys ask how much or is this the right combo of this or that?
Just get in there and train, it really is that simple. We are all in this for the most part the same reasons, to get more muscle and to hopefully be healthy too.
Cardio is very essentiall. When the vascular system is regulary worked the muscular systems will be that much the better for it. Increased blood flow means better supplies of oxygen and nutrients that which the working, repairing and hopefully growing muscles need.
Do cardio every other day if possible and at least 30 min. Even if you are adding muscle, it can be done.
Just try not to get so wrapped around the menutia of all the "how many sets and, reps- how much cardio for this result or that- is 10 min on the tred with 10 min on the bike then back on the tred enough?"
The key is this...........It is all in how your body adapts and responds that the individual needs to tune into........if you feel like your doing to much of something and your not getting the stimulus needed. Then back off a little and see what happens. Use the mirror, it is a great tool for tracking progress. The scale is not, who cares what one weighs, after all it really is not what one weighs but how they wear it right?
Chalk up and Train, Chalk up and Train..............keep it simple...
