How can you do this properly?

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markeaton

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My goal is a mix of both strength training and cardio. I want to do 4 sessions of weight lifting and 3 seesions of cardio. I want to rest on Sunday. Any advice on a proper way to do both - morning, noon, night ?

Thanks
 
I think you would be better off to drop one day of something-3 days of lifting and 3 days of cardio or 4 days of lifting and 2 days of cardio orrr...3 days of lifting, 2 days of cardio, and 1 day of GPP.

Generally when people refer to strength, we think of maximal strength and this is often induced by lifting 85-100% of our 1RM for high sets (6-10), low reps (1-4), and at maximal levels.

If you're truly interesting in working on strength, then use less cardio and spend more time in the weight room.
 
Evo: Great advice; it's got my vote.

Lift 3/4 and cardio 2. 2 days of cardio will be enough for the time being. But don't get in the habit of neglecting cardio; it's far too good for you.
 
Thanks Adler and evolution...

I appreciate your input. I thought of a couple options since posting this last night. I would like your thoughts on this schedule:

Option1: (All noontime and lifting is 40-45 min and HIIT is max 15-20 min)
Monday - Lift
Tuesday - Lift/HIIT
Wed - Rest
Thursday - Lift/HIIT
Friday - Lift
Saturday - HIIT
Sunday - Rest

Option2: (All lifting is 5:00PM and HIIT at noon)
Monday - Lift
Tuesday - HIIT(noon), Lift(5:00)
Wed - Rest
Thursday - HIIT(noon), Lift(5:00)
Friday - Lift
Saturday - HIIT
Sunday - Rest
 
They're both good options if you can do them. I like the idea of splitting it up.

I would try to keep my cardio as far removed from my lifting as possible if i were in your shoes. Why don't you try M - Lift, T - HIIT, W, Lift, R - HIIT etc.
 
Hi Adler...thanks...I like your idea , but my only concern is how I can fit in 4 days lifting becuase I like to split up body parts, and also fit in 3 - 15-20 minute cardio's and keep Sunday as a rest day?
 
You could opt for an upper/lower split or a push/pull split.
IE: Monday/Thursday Upper Body
Tuesday/Friday Lower Body
or
Monday/Thursday Push
Tuesday/Friday Pull

Cardio it up on Wed, Sat and one of your lifting days. You should be all set.
 
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