Running and leg atrophy

[powerup79]

In terms of building muscle thru weight training and/or maintaining muscle mass how much of a negative is it to also run 1-2 miles a day?



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[stevesmi]

the thing you want to worry about is overtraining your legs. i used to do a windsprint 1.7miles on the treadmill on full blast then run into the shower and take a cold shower to cool down. then do weight training. it really beat my body down and i was still in my 20's. today 20 years later no way can i do that.

also it depends on how much effort you are putting into that 1-2 miles. is it just a tempo run or a slow job? or it is balls to the wall sprinting?

my advice is don't run the day of or the day before leg day at the very least

 

[powerup79]

the thing you want to worry about is overtraining your legs. i used to do a windsprint 1.7miles on the treadmill on full blast then run into the shower and take a cold shower to cool down. then do weight training. it really beat my body down and i was still in my 20's. today 20 years later no way can i do that.

also it depends on how much effort you are putting into that 1-2 miles. is it just a tempo run or a slow job? or it is balls to the wall sprinting?

my advice is don't run the day of or the day before leg day at the very least

A jog, 6mph on the treadmill

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[stevesmi]

A jog, 6mph on the treadmill

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that is a 10 minute mile should everyone shoudl be able to do in their sleep so it won't be a big deal man

i do wind sprints where i do 1.7 miles in about 11-12 minutes where the treadmill is on full blast. afterwards i feel like i am going to puke i get so hot

 

[powerup79]

that is a 10 minute mile should everyone shoudl be able to do in their sleep so it won't be a big deal man

i do wind sprints where i do 1.7 miles in about 11-12 minutes where the treadmill is on full blast. afterwards i feel like i am going to puke i get so hot

I always wondered if doing it your way was better for muscle retention considering slower paced distance runners have twigs for legs while sprinters are jacked.

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[the_alcatraz]

In terms of building muscle thru weight training and/or maintaining muscle mass how much of a negative is it to also run 1-2 miles a day?



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i think its not negative to run its positive
you'll have good heart health so you can build more mass

 

[ceo]

bros running is the best way to increase muscle mass gets your system moving

 

[ROIDDERS]

run less cardio is for babies lift heavy

 

[Quadsweep]

You should run at least 1 mile per week while building mass.

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

Mix running with weight training, eat well and clean , and you will maintain muscle mass