Stronglifts 5x5 question

Futuretrophyhusb · 2016-02-28T01:52:17+00:00

Lifting weights will naturally do this.

If youve got the energy and want more though, instead of doing traditional cardio look in to conditioning workouts and HIIT stuff.

Knowmadik · 2016-02-28T03:49:22+00:00

I'm going to be starting this this week. If you go to the stronglifts website the guy has a very in depth Wikipedia style page on our with TONS of information. It sold me.

1MillionTinyHorses · 2016-02-28T05:33:33+00:00

I would direct your fitness questions to another more fitness related subreddit if you want a more detailed answer.

If this is your first time lifting you will most definitely make gains no matter what. Having to choose between gains and fat loss comes into play only after a body has accumulated to the stress caused by lifting, and is more of a concern for bodybuilders and not novices. In theory you should be able to still make some gains on a not too detrimental calorie deficit while working out so long as you keep your protein intake high as your body will be pulling extra calories from your fat stores. Just be sure to have a healthy simple carbohydrate, like a banana, as a preworkout meal to keep your energy up so your workouts do not murder you.

I would also do some cardio on your off days at least two times a week to start off with to help put you in a calorie deficit. If you can't run, jog, and if you can't jog, walk.

Start slow so you don't burn out. Fitness is a marathon, not a sprint.

niczar · 2016-02-28T06:07:42+00:00

Did that on /r/keto easily just counting carbs.

balalasaurus · 2016-02-28T07:22:11+00:00

Depends on your level of activity. If you've done nothing beforehand and keep your diet more or less the same (providing you eat enough protein already), you will lose weight. If not then eating at a caloric deficit will make progress on SL slow in which case you should bulk and then cut. The simplest way to lose weight is calories burned > calories consumed. You have to decide what to prioritize though.

disgruntledearthling · 2016-02-28T12:49:20+00:00

Just control your diet and 5x5 will take care of the rest. /r/fitness is a good place for more info

DarkisKnight · 2016-02-29T19:31:17+00:00

Getting your macros right as far as your nutrition goes will minimize losses. Novices can do both put on muscle and lose fat, but gains are reduced on a caloric deficit. There's no getting around that.

That said it's best to go for a cut before a bulk since it's easier to keep the fat off once you've reset your metabolism.

My favorite guide is based on intermittent fasting: http://rippedbody.jp/leangains-intermittent-fasting-guide-how-to-do-it-by-yourself/

Title	Stronglifts 5x5 question
Author	volfan68
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Date	February 28, 2016 1:47 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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