question bout cardio

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chad.baon

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I like to run just about everyday, and I also lift weights on those days. My question is how bad is the running affecting my lifting and vice versa. Right now I am at the phase where I am trying to lose weight while also keeping some strength. I know that the cardio is preventing me from getting as strong and muscular as I could be getting, but I do seem to be getting stronger. Two weeks ago I was barely putting up 185 for more then 3 reps and now Im up to 225. So I guess Im asking should I stop running and focus on the weight training now and THEN run to lose the weight covering the muscle, should I stop lifting to concentrate on losing the weight then get the muscles, or should I just keep doing what Im already doing since it seems to be showing progress? Sorry, Im trying to get back into shape after a year or two off so I am full of questions.

-Chad

p.s. when i run it is generally about 3-4 miles
 
Since your goal is to lose fat, keep doing both. If you were trying to bulk up, you'd wanna limit running to the days you weren't lifting weights, with the idea being that you're not burnign so many calories, as bulking requires a caloric surplus.
 
You are better served doing HIIT, High intensity interval training, for your cardio than just running at a steady state. It will do more for you in terms of burning fat and not losing muscle.
 
thanks for the advice. Im going to alternate doing HIIT one day and steady pace the next. Im in the army so Ive gotta be able to run for a fairly long distance to pass my PT tests every month. Man, working out is the cure all. I went to the gym feeling like hell from the flu and 20 minutes into the workout I felt like a new man. Sure, Im still sick but I feel alot better.
 
HIIT is good, but if you don't have the time, you can just cycle the intensity of any cardio you do. Like, jog a while, then full out sprint for 60 seconds, then go back to a light jog.

This is particularly effective for people who are new and have little endurance. Just jog until you can't, then walk until you catch your breath, then jog again.
After a while, you'll be able to jog the whole time.

Also, don't push yourself too hard when you are sick/ill. Hardcore training saps the immune system and it'll make recovery take even longer.
 
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