Working out on Atkin's Diet

[Cubber]

Should my workouts change while on Atkin's

My ultimate goal is to build. However, I have spent the last 4 months bulking. I'm very happy with my results, but I want to drop some bf before my next cycle.

My workouts while bulking on high carb/protein medium fat
-no cardio
-4 day split routine
-lifting heavy, 6 - 10 reps
-spending 45 - 70 minutes per workout in gym

My workout on Atkin's
-4 day split routine
-lifting moderate, 9 - 12 reps, and less sets
-spending only 35 - 40 minutes on weights
-20 minutes cardio

Any suggestions would be appreciated

[groverman1]

I don't think so, I'll tell you I tried it while on a 500mg 12wk test enan cycle and I didnt like it. No energy at all. But good luck though.

[Cubber]

For anyone who's interested.

I've now been on atkins for 2 weeks. I want to lower my bodyfat before my next cycle. I was able to continue to work out for about 5 days. I found that my muscles and body were very tired; like my muscles were not healing. Went to a spinning class last Friday and that was it. Haven't been to the gym since (and I never miss workout days)

I'm switching back to a MORE SENSIBLE DIET where I can get the carbs my muscles need. I have lost weight in the last two weeks, but it's not worth it.

[sigrabbit]

Save your carbs for postworkout and you should be able to maintain your workouts and still lose fat.

[usualsuspect]

Save yourself from the agony and quit the Atkins diet. While it may be good for a 200lb chick who wants to lose weight for the HS prom, its not suitable for a bodybuilder. If your goal is to shift your body composition by losing fat and preserving/building muscle you need the carbs...whats important is the amounts, the kind, and when your eating them. Take a visit to the Diet Section and we can help you put together a diet.

~US~