training legs whilst running 5 x a week

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05-10-2005, 04:46 AM
G-Force

training legs whilst running 5 x a week

i have week legs and so always try to train them heavy, however i am cutting at the moment and jogging mon - fri - so i find that i have to decrease the intensity of my leg workout

am i gonna be loosing size on my legs?

is it even such a good idea to run after training legs
or train legs after running?
05-10-2005, 05:10 AM
Aboot

Running isn't an ideal form of cardio due to the fact that you are most likely going past your target heart rate and will not only be burning fat but also muscle. I would suggest that unless there is another reason why you are running you switch to a different form of cardio and adhere to your target heart rate.

As for running after training legs or training legs after running, I would definitely encourage you to split up your weights and cardio into different parts of the day if possible. Do your cardio in the morning and weights later in the day.
05-10-2005, 07:05 AM
SwoleCat

Running is a horrid idea.

~SC~
05-10-2005, 08:10 AM
ManzNumero1

what would be the best cardio workout throughout the week to keep the legs thick , if running doesn't do it ?
05-10-2005, 08:27 AM
getbig888

walking!
05-10-2005, 10:04 AM
G-Force

i already have my workouts split

i always do my cardio first thing in the morning and weights at around 4pm

i could cycle i suppose but i hate cycling

couldnt i just jog really slowly, and walk for 2minutes every ten minutes.
05-10-2005, 10:08 AM
ManzNumero1

is walking a better cardio excer. when trying to keep size, than say, the elipticall
05-10-2005, 10:38 AM
AandF6969

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManzNumero1

is walking a better cardio excer. when trying to keep size, than say, the elipticall

Doesn't matter, as long as your heart rate doesn't exceed 75-80% of your MHR.
05-10-2005, 10:46 AM
bigdogc

i know you arent supposed to run and all. but shit, everytime i see someone powerwalking it just makes me laugh... i guess just keeep doing cardio in the mornings, and take clen!!
05-10-2005, 03:55 PM
wild-one

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManzNumero1

what would be the best cardio workout throughout the week to keep the legs thick , if running doesn't do it ?

Sprinting intervals
05-10-2005, 05:17 PM
steve0

i would run sprints...or run blechers...bro that will actually help build quad muscles
05-11-2005, 04:42 AM
G-Force

why are you not meant to run???

how long do you recommend the sprint intervals

how about something like this?
sprint for 10secs, jog for 1min, walk for 2 then repeat
05-12-2005, 04:39 AM
wild-one

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Force

why are you not meant to run???

how long do you recommend the sprint intervals

how about something like this?
sprint for 10secs, jog for 1min, walk for 2 then repeat

Try sprinting for 20 seconds...resting (light walk) for 40 seconds...repeat up to 12 times...if you've never done this....you might only get 6 out. Best to do this at the track rather than a treadmill
05-12-2005, 08:12 AM
G-Force

Quote:

Originally Posted by wild-one

Try sprinting for 20 seconds...resting (light walk) for 40 seconds...repeat up to 12 times...if you've never done this....you might only get 6 out. Best to do this at the track rather than a treadmill

i'll give it a go

currently i am taking ECA and have been for nearly 2 weeks and have only lost 3lbs, i cant understand it

i have reduced my carbs considerably too

my waist does look better though and i suppose thats what counts