Will doing weight training and pilates on different days hinder muscle development and weight loss?
July 4, 2009 by Bodybuilding and Weight Training Tips
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Can you answer carpedeim281’s question about Bodybuilding?:
I do weight/strength training 4 times a week with a day of rest in between. I just signed up for pilates and I wanted to know if doing pilates on those days that my muscles are “resting” will hinder or not help my muscle development and weight loss? Or can I do them on the same day? Any advise?
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I do weight/strength training 4 times a week with a day of rest in between. I just signed up for pilates and I wanted to know if doing pilates on those days that my muscles are “resting” will hinder or not help my muscle development and weight loss? Or can I do them on the same day? Any advise?
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Bodybuilding Feedback: the thing to be cautious of here is that weight training and pilates are both designed to tone and strengthen muscle… and in doing so build up muscle mass.
You shouldn’t have any major problems doing pilates on your resting days, but try and make sure the pilates you do are targeting different muscle groups and if you can, take at least a day off during the week.
Neither of these forms of exercise will be good for weight loss though… you may slim down a little, but only because your muscle tone improves… and because muscle is heavier than fat, it’s highly likely you will actually gain weight…
If you want to burn fat or lose weight, it’s best to do some low weight, high repetition stuff and not weight training (which is generally heavy weight and fewer reps).
Bodybuilding Feedback: Of course it wont cause any problems. It’s actually better for you and you’ll see results quicker. You can do them on the same day or on your resting day but it really doesn’t matter as pilates is gentle unlike rigorous strength training.
By the way, good workout routine!
Bodybuilding Feedback: No.
Eat only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Nothing other than water in between. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%. Chew each morsel at least 32 times to activate ur body to generate signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals.
Take light exercises and brisk walks regularly preferably twice a day.
U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time. Do not be in a hurry.