Overtraining and the CNS

[Warrior]

Thanks for all the good info.


But what about cardio, lets say sprints/jogging/walking, can I do these on my days off from lifting and still gain size?

I'm not your trainer and don't know much about you or where you are at with things... but for a generalized answer - yes. Seperating them is best since aerobic work can rob your anaerobic workouts of vital fast fuel sources. If you up your cardio (or even start allowing less rest days and increase training volume) and you want to continue to make gains in strength (or retain strength for that matter) it really is best to keep a workout journal with reps, sets, load and times, without one you can start losing your strength without even realizing it... and you'll better learn what you can get away with. Some people can't touoch cardio and expect to gain strength - others require it.

[Hellmaskbanned]

I'm not your trainer and don't know much about you or where you are at with things... but for a generalized answer - yes. Seperating them is best since aerobic work can rob your anaerobic workouts of vital fast fuel sources. If you up your cardio (or even start allowing less rest days and increase training volume) and you want to continue to make gains in strength (or retain strength for that matter) it really is best to keep a workout journal with reps, sets, load and times, without one you can start losing your strength without even realizing it... and you'll better learn what you can get away with. Some people can't touoch cardio and expect to gain strength - others require it.

Yeah everyones different I understand.
I'll do some light cardio maybe , if I feel good.
Lately so many people have been telling me how much leaner I'm getting it makes me want to lift more, but my strength has not increased and is kinda decreasing. My arms and fingers are shaking like a leaf all the time.

Overtrainings a bitch.

Thanks for the help warrior and others , I appreciate it.