How to balance resistance training with cardio?

kb24 SG

im juz wondering, cuz now im trying to build muscle mass, not to be bulky but to at least look bigger. but i also have ippt and stuff and i dun wanna lose my stamina cuz of weight training,so is it ok to maybe run 4-5km 4 times a week but still gain muscle?

or is 4-5km not even considered cardio? help

Simon Dean SG

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Simon Dean SG

Firstly, how do you exactly lose your stamina with weight-training?Because i have seen a marathon runner and a champion triathelte train at at my gym.The latter can even lift more than me!

You can try 30-40m sprints for sets and interval training for cardio.

Type "optimumperformance" in youtube for examples of interval training.

Most people including myself underestimate intervals until i tried it out myself.I nearly puked!

I just did one today...

a few sets..
10 pushups or 8 dips
10 Inclined pullups or 5 pullups
10 burpees
10 squats
30 jumping jacks

1-1.5 min rest inbetween.

Weight-lifting can give you a cardiovascular workout as well.Dont believe go try sets of "dumbbell snatches"(Google images) and 12-15 rep barbell squats.

kb24 SG

oh i heard intervals were super effective..

but juz wondering,if i weight-train as per normal,but run 4-5km maybe 3-4 times a wk,will it affect my mass gaining?
or do u suggest doing intervals ONLY while i weight train?

Simon Dean SG

Just match your calorie expenditure lor..

manyu882 SG

do.
pull up,
push up,
sit up,
sprinting,
continue for 6-10 sets w/o any rest and delay.

OPT SG

what is the rest of your training like? You go to the gym I gather – post your program.

kb24 SG

actually i dun go to the gym yet,i'd prob do so when my school starts,cuz i get to use the gym there free.

as for now,i have dumbbells at home,so i'm able to do some simple delts and arms workouts. For chest n back i'll do push ups and chins since i dun think they are quite ready to take on weights yet.

so i guess i'll juz eat more now that im also incorporating 3-4km runs 3 times per wk.

sounds ok?

Simon Dean SG

no legs?

I hope you dont tell me jogging for legs.I might as well say i clean the floor for my forearms Laughing

Marco_Simone SG

Try complexes for your cardio

kb24 SG

oh missed out the legs,but its juz simple stuff.

plain old squats without weights and lunges,occasional sprints and i play bball too..

i really need serious meat on my shoulders,because my collar bone is protruding alot making my shoulders and back very narrow,i may even be able to fit into girl's clothes.

galapogos SG

While you’re waiting for the school gym, you can up the intensity of your leg workouts a notch by performing bodyweight split squats and pistols.