cardio & core Q?

[davek]

Hello all, because of early work hours, I sometimes do cardio & weights in the early evening around 4 or 4:30. Is this OK & how should I be eating, i.e. (how long after or before) to get good results.
Also, I do squats & recently read doing dead lifts (which I've started) as these are Core excersizes we all should be doing. Are their others I should be doing???

[Old Guy]

You will get different responses regarding dead lifts and squats. As you age your lower back becomes less resistant to extreme weights. Lunges would provide a better workout in my opinion (since you are posting in the 40+ section) for lower back and legs.

I always work out in the evenings. Six to eight meals a day (small quantities) and you can work out most any time. Balance your diet with an increase in protein (1/2 to 1 gram per pound of body weight...anymore than that is wasted) and some carbohydrates since protein requires carbs to process. Make sure you are drinking a minimum of 64 oz. (or more) of water every day and drink a little between sets.

[joemomma]

Originally Posted by Old Guy

You will get different responses regarding dead lifts and squats. As you age your lower back becomes less resistant to extreme weights. Lunges would provide a better workout in my opinion (since you are posting in the 40+ section) for lower back and legs.

I always work out in the evenings. Six to eight meals a day (small quantities) and you can work out most any time. Balance your diet with an increase in protein (1/2 to 1 gram per pound of body weight...anymore than that is wasted) and some carbohydrates since protein requires carbs to process. Make sure you are drinking a minimum of 64 oz. (or more) of water every day and drink a little between sets.

No. Bench, squat, and deadlift should be the CORE of any exercise routine. Lunges are a great accessory, but are not going to provide the same benefit as doing a true ATG squat. Nobody said he needs to squat 405, but I would rather see someone doing a lower weight squat ATG with proper form than doing lunges. If you are serious about weight training, then you want AT LEAST 1gm protein per pound of bodyweight, 1.5-2 is better. Where are you getting that more than that is wasted? With a proper diet your body can easily use that much, especially when trying to repair muscles. The important thing is to make sure it's a balance of the three (carbs, protein, fats). And 1/2 gallon is not enough water - shoot for at least 1 gallon.

Why are you dragging up all these old threads?

[michael iantorno]

What ever is easy for u is a good time.i lift early and cardio later. Yes squats and dead lifts are great. Lift heavy and stay clean