Grondar

Today I was talking to my friend about going to the gym tomorrow, and I mentioned that my muscles were pretty beat, so I would probably just do cardio and run a few miles.

He then said that if I want to add bulk/muscle, I should only do cardio once a week.

This was a surprise to me, as I was hoping to do a long/intense workout twice a week and run the other 3-4 days.

I think I am better and more comfortable running..

IE, today my muscles were beat from lifting yesterday from 1-5, but once I started running I felt fine, and good.

When I was done, I was beat and tired, and later my muscle "fatigue" returned, but I like the fact that I can run even though I can't squat down without support, due to my thighs being fatigued.

Does running and lifting weights contradict?

Again, I am not looking to become Mr. Universe. Some bulk would be fine, but I'd rather get in shape, and be fit.

That being said, is lifting hard 2 days a week and running the other 3-4 a bad idea?

I am kind of harping on this run/lift ratio, and I guess I can see how it the two could contradict each other, but I am thinking the more activity I can do without passing out and going into cardiac arrest, the better.

Is this not the case?

Just as an example.. I ran Sunday and Monday (outside, for about an hour or so). I then lifted/worked out for 4 hours yesterday, hitting the muscle groups I want to focus on. I then ran about 3.5 miles or so today, and mixed some jogging/walking in to keep active.

I was going to run tomorrow, and then take Friday off, or just do very light cardio. Then on Saturday, I would go and do an intense lifting workout again.

My workout is addressing different muscles, and it isn't "killing me." My legs are the most fatigued it seems, as the leg presses are rough.

Again, I enjoy doing cardio or running until I am "beat." It's a nice feeling to get your ass kicked running. It's tiring, but also feels good afterwards. If that makes sense.

Anyway, I am starting to ramble here.

Basically, I am curious if it is feasible to run/do cardio more than one day a week, if I am lifting heavily 2 days a week?

I want to go to the gym and be active at least 4-5 days a week, and I find myself able to run when my muscles are fatigued from a previous workout.

Also, if it turns out that mixing cardio and lifting is bad, to what extent is it bad? I mean, I am still excersizing, burning calories, and getting fit.. And I would consider that to be better than sitting around watching re-runs of The Cosby Show.. Or am I mis-led?

Thanks much, and apologies for beating a dead horse.. But when my friend said I should only do cardio once a week if I intend to also lift weights, that made me wonder if his statement was valid, or if he was perhaps misinformed

Take care.

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