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  • 09-11-2011 10:54pm
    #1
    GASMANN
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    1. I do 4 days weight training per week, BLABA + 1 chest day/squatting day, and i always finish my workout with some mid intensity treadmill for about 30mins. Is this counter productive and should i take on my post workout protein after or before the run for the best effect.

    2. is there any where to check the breakdown of protein/fats in different cuts of meat, e.g 8oz fillet = , or 8oz sirloin = , same for chicken turkey etc. obviously this isnt an exact science but guidlines would be helpfull

    that is all...


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  • #2
    BlueIsland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 487 ✭✭BlueIsland


    "1. I do 4 days weight training per week, BLABA + 1 chest day/squatting day, and i always finish my workout with some mid intensity treadmill for about 30mins. Is this counter productive and should i take on my post workout protein after or before the run for the best effect"

    Cant answer the protein question but just have a general question for you.Are you not in a heap after your BLABA workouts?


  • #3
    GASMANN
    Closed Accounts Posts: 496 ✭✭GASMANN


    yeah pretty fooked alright especially after day 2, but i just like to stick on some music + run, i wouldnt be killing it day in day out , but i find it really good for clearing my head.


  • #4
    BlueIsland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 487 ✭✭BlueIsland


    Not an expert on any of these but whether you do the running at the end im pretty sure depends on your goals. some of the people on here will explain it but say if you trying to get bigger doing that kinda running at the end will def be counterproductive id imagine. maybe mentally you like it but 2 hours on a threadmill after weights training intensively cant be great for you IMO!


  • #5
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    1) depends on your goals - if it's super strength or muscle building at the expense of everything, not a great idea. If it's being better all around and enjoying yourself, it won't kill you. If you want to get bigger and stronger while still keeping conditioning levels up, there's better options.

    2) fitday.com is a good place to start. There's lots of kcal counting websites, and if you've a smart phone there's tonnes of apps you can use.


  • #6
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,901 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    GASMANN wrote: »
    1. I do 4 days weight training per week, BLABA + 1 chest day/squatting day, and i always finish my workout with some mid intensity treadmill for about 30mins. Is this counter productive
    Counter-productive to what? You haven't mentioned goals.

    For example, if you are trying to lose weight, you could have the BLAB structure so that the intensity is low enough to allow LIT/cardio afterwards.

    Or if your goal is gains, it might not be.
    2. is there any where to check the breakdown of protein/fats in different cuts of meat, e.g 8oz fillet = , or 8oz sirloin = , same for chicken turkey etc. obviously this isnt an exact science but guidlines would be helpfull
    Yeah, there loads of nutritional websites. Google it.
    Basically, turkey is about 20g protein and very low fat, chicken is slightly mroe protein (25g) and more fat (depending on dark or white, skin or no skin). Steak tends to be highest in protein (25-30g) but higher in fat. It's easier to trim fat from rump than it is from rib eye etc.

    The differences are small. Why exactly are you looking to know?


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  • #7
    GASMANN
    Closed Accounts Posts: 496 ✭✭GASMANN


    Mellor wrote: »
    Counter-productive to what? You haven't mentioned goals.

    For example, if you are trying to lose weight, you could have the BLAB structure so that the intensity is low enough to allow LIT/cardio afterwards.

    Or if your goal is gains, it might not be.

    my goals are to increase strenght primarily, im not too concerned about what my weight is, but do want to lose some fat if you know what i mean.
    im currently 96kg, but would rather be 100kg lean than 90kg fatty.
    like i said in 1st post, the runs arent part of a programme i just enjoy them, but dont want to undue anything gained from the main workout.


    Yeah, there loads of nutritional websites. Google it.
    Basically, turkey is about 20g protein and very low fat, chicken is slightly mroe protein (25g) and more fat (depending on dark or white, skin or no skin). Steak tends to be highest in protein (25-30g) but higher in fat. It's easier to trim fat from rump than it is from rib eye etc.

    The differences are small. Why exactly are you looking to know?

    i suppose what im trying to do is clean my diet a bit, and try take as much nutrition as i can from my food rather than supps. i just need to understand it a bit better, e.g am i taking on enough protein through food thus making the need for supps redundant or how much is the shortfall that i need to make up


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