Starting lifting now or wait?

binrobinro · 2017-02-20T04:14:58+00:00

start lifting right away

Il128 · 2017-02-20T04:14:24+00:00

Swimming is vital for your situation. Try and cut out the running and replace it with a lifting program. What's your height and weight?

PragmaticRedTruth · 2017-02-20T04:16:22+00:00

Start lifting now. What exercise that you're doing has a lot less to do with what will cause you to burn fat. That is all diet. You should drop cardio, and lift, and reduce calories instead.

Auphor_Phaksache · 2017-02-20T04:34:22+00:00

I'm 6'2 mid 2 hundo. I say keep cutting because that bulk is gonna be a bitch. You better start saving haha

LordThunderbolt · 2017-02-20T05:53:31+00:00

I'd advise you to keep the swimming but drop the running. Start lifting now

ScrewsLooseUpThere · 2017-02-20T05:59:42+00:00

Lifting weight will also burn fat.

tempjewman · 2017-02-20T06:24:52+00:00

I'm doing the same thing but cutting to ~12% before bulking. Essentially I want those sexy visible abs. To each his own, but imo abs triumph mass. You can post that shirtless selfie whenever, and be in the top 10% on a beach. There are exceptions, like if your arms are twigs.

Cutting is definitely harder than bulking since you need to be mindful every time you eat and plan ahead. I figure that doing the harder task first will help me develop those skills to successfully cut again when I need to. You need to think about the next few years. You'll be on a cut-bulk cycle, which takes knowledge and discipline.

That being said, if you've never lifted weights you can capitalize on the newbie gains. Start experimenting with a weight lifting routine. If you're interested in physique, start looking at arm, chest and back exercises.

Sighters · 2017-02-20T06:29:04+00:00

Separate cardio and lifting as much as possible. Don't do them on the same day. Endurance training will have negative effects on strength training if they're done while your body is still recovering.

If you want to keep one, I suggest doing a high intensity interval protocol 1-2 times a week or a low intensity exercise 2-3 times a week for about 20-30 minutes such as the bike, swimming, walking, etc. Low intensity work can also be done as active recovery and can help maintain your current cardiovascular state.

I would also recommend starting a strength routine or split, depending on your training age. If you have any questions feel free to ask! Good luck ;)

KetoLubber · 2017-02-20T13:52:38+00:00

You're assuming resistance training won't help you toward your goals of losing fat, when it absolutely will.

You won't lose as much nominal weight on the scale, but you will still lose the same (if not slightly more) fat, and have the added benefit of aesthetically looking (and feeling) 50x better.

CluelessCovert · 2017-02-20T13:43:20+00:00

I think you should start lifting immediately.

I always read about people wishing they started weight lifting earlier during their weight loss. For me personally, cardio just takes up too much time and a strict diet is more than sufficient to promote weight loss. You will see results even at a caloric deficit, but imo it depends on where your current strength is at. If you've never seriously lifted in your life do it right away, you will see results even at a deficit. If you are already decently strong and have a good foundation then try to at least maintain your current strength.

failingtheturingtest · 2017-02-21T02:59:06+00:00

Do you want to start being better today or wait?

Title	Starting lifting now or wait?
Author	E_mail_7114
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Date	February 20, 2017 4:05 AM UTC (9 years ago)
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