How Important is Running while Body Building

[jonathanlake]

I was just curious what you all thought of the importance of running while weight lifting.


I haven't been running at all since starting up lifting again in the past two months and I don't breath when I lift unless I remember to take a breath each rep.

Does running play an important part to lifting weights and how often should someone do that?

[Ka0s]

Not important; many amateur bodybuilders and virtually every all pro bodybuilders avoid running

[96EverSince]

Dude, their is nothing more important then your heart. I don't care if its pro BBing or truck driving, get some cardio in, even if its taking the stairs instead of the elevator, just do it.

[jonathanlake]

Not important; many amateur bodybuilders and virtually every all pro bodybuilders avoid running

Why is that?... And what would running do to a body builder?

[jonathanlake]

Dude, their is nothing more important then your heart. I don't care if its pro BBing or truck driving, get some cardio in, even if its taking the stairs instead of the elevator, just do it.

Yeah I guess that's true, Especially since I have a high heart rate while lifting

[tetrasarin]

He's obviously being sarcastic...

Yes, cardio is important.

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[bwoh]

Running for 3 times a week is good for the heart and wont damage your gains if your worried about too many calories being used.

[Ka0s]

Why is that?... And what would running do to a body builder?

Most do low impact cardio such as bike/stair stepper/walking, etc

When you're really big, running is not only uncomfortable, but really tough on your knees, ankles, feet and back. Imagine being 280lbs at 5'9 and trying to run around... ain't happenin

Also, your thighs rub together and its ****ing dreadful

Also run the risk of burning muscle mass (not sure how much this applies to you or me, but when youre 260 shredded I can see how it might be a problem)

[simonsays88]

many pro bbers don't run cos it uses up too many calories
it depends on why you're training
if you're still playing sport and going to the gym you gotta get some cardio in or you're gonna get unfit

[rawrButterfly]

Not important; many amateur bodybuilders and virtually every all pro bodybuilders avoid running

Agreed.

Dude, their is nothing more important then your heart. I don't care if its pro BBing or truck driving, get some cardio in, even if its taking the stairs instead of the elevator, just do it.

STFU....try some 20 rep squats.

Why is that?... And what would running do to a body builder?

Running deteriorates muscle mass and depletes calories.

He's obviously being sarcastic...

Yes, cardio is important.

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No he wasn't

And no it isn't.

[checklax]

It's not really necessary for bb'ing purposes.. keep in mind because in bbing the only thing that matters is aesthetics. If you want to be functional and athletic you have to run. In terms of fat control, bbers dont really have to run because all that can be taken care of through careful macros in diet planning.

[StevenOfSteel]

I was just curious what you all thought of the importance of running while weight lifting.


I haven't been running at all since starting up lifting again in the past two months and I don't breath when I lift unless I remember to take a breath each rep.

Does running play an important part to lifting weights and how often should someone do that?

Running will crush CNS output. Pull a sled, flip a tire, push a prowler, push a car, use a sledge hammer, do body weight circuits, farmers walks etc...

Anything with duration impact will hinder gains. I jump rope, do body weight circuits, and farmers walks. While jump roping does require impact it is minimal because I only jump like 1.5 inches off the ground. Do it HIT style for 15-20 min 2-3 times a week.

I don't really like LISS.

[Wegzyzz]

being fkn hyooge and not being able to run worth a sh*t would be a nightmare for me, which is why I think its silly to be that huge unless competing.

[GTR-]

Dude, their is nothing more important then your heart. I don't care if its pro BBing or truck driving, get some cardio in, even if its taking the stairs instead of the elevator, just do it.

Your brain?

[Nadolax]

Dude, their is nothing more important then your heart. I don't care if its pro BBing or truck driving, get some cardio in, even if its taking the stairs instead of the elevator, just do it.

aaaand that's why you're red..

[Bicepboy680]

hey im a cross country runner and i have good abs. running is very important, it keeps your heart healthy, burns fat builds leg muscle and strengthens your entire core. u can actually get great abs from almost doing nothing but running

[Nadolax]

hey im a cross country runner and i have good abs. running is very important, it keeps your heart healthy, burns fat builds leg muscle and strengthens your entire core. u can actually get great abs from almost doing nothing but running

which has nothing to do with bodybuilding. I think you're looking for forums.myspaceripped.com

[jonathanlake]

Running will crush CNS output. Pull a sled, flip a tire, push a prowler, push a car, use a sledge hammer, do body weight circuits, farmers walks etc...

Anything with duration impact will hinder gains. I jump rope, do body weight circuits, and farmers walks. While jump roping does require impact it is minimal because I only jump like 1.5 inches off the ground. Do it HIT style for 15-20 min 2-3 times a week.

I don't really like LISS.

Jumping rope sounds reasonable to me.... HIT style?

[Nadolax]

Jumping rope sounds reasonable to me.... HIT style?

go fast for a minute, go slow for 30 seconds.

[jonathanlake]

go fast for a minute, go slow for 30 seconds.

Should I mix it up like running in place with knees going parallel, right foot, left foot, both feet, and double jumps?

[Nadolax]

Should I mix it up like running in place with knees going parallel, right foot, left foot, both feet, and double jumps?

If that's what floats your boat then sure, as long as your doing intervals.

[Bicepboy680]

Actually I'm telling him how running is good