7 Days Per Week - Overtraining?

Pumpatron · 05-17-2005, 10:55 PM

1st Off I'd just like to say, I'm not disagreeing with any mods here as I appreciate all your advice, but I would like other people's opinions aswell.

I currently lift 4 days per week and would like to do HIIT aswell... A couple of mods have told me that it would be ok to include the HIIT (for 15 mins) on my off days so that would mean I'd be training 7 days per week. I would be taking a pre and post workout shake before every training session (lifting & HIIT).

Seeing as it's only for 15 minutes would this cause overtraining, due to working out 7 days per week or would this be ok? If not then I would really appreciate it if somebody could tell me when I could do the HIIT as I need to fit 3 sessions of it per week in.

Thanks, Pump!

WorkOut-Boy · 05-17-2005, 11:25 PM

No I dont think it's overtraining. I lift weights 5 days a week and run 3 days a week - I have been getting great results, even broke my bench record the other day. Arnold lifted sometimes 4 hours a day LOL who am I to tell him he doesnt know what he is doing. You just gotta see to what your body responds best to - NO HARM IN TRYING!

Pumpatron · 05-17-2005, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkOut-Boy

NO HARM IN TRYING!

I totally agree with you there mate... But just 1 question, since when did a week have 8 days in it lol

Thanks anyway.

**bigDman** · 05-18-2005, 12:51 AM

yea it depends on your body try and if you feel overtrained cut back

**DarkFalcon** · 05-18-2005, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpatron

1st Off I'd just like to say, I'm not disagreeing with any mods here as I appreciate all your advice, but I would like other people's opinions aswell.

I currently lift 4 days per week and would like to do HIIT aswell... A couple of mods have told me that it would be ok to include the HIIT (for 15 mins) on my off days so that would mean I'd be training 7 days per week. I would be taking a pre and post workout shake before every training session (lifting & HIIT).

Seeing as it's only for 15 minutes would this cause overtraining, due to working out 7 days per week or would this be ok? If not then I would really appreciate it if somebody could tell me when I could do the HIIT as I need to fit 3 sessions of it per week in.

Thanks, Pump!

Depends on your current fitness level and your ability to recover. For some it would be too much while others can handle 2 workouts daily. You need to experiment to find what works for you.

WorkOut-Boy · 05-18-2005, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpatron

I totally agree with you there mate... But just 1 question, since when did a week have 8 days in it lol

Thanks anyway.

LOL it doesnt - I mean I take a late night jog on one of my normal weight lifting days

Dan · 06-01-2005, 01:12 PM

It depends on the routine, the intensity, and the person. In most cases yes it would lead to OT in a very short period of time. With no rest there will be little to no growth... muscle is not actually made in the gym.. it is when we are at rest the muscle grow.

PS .. There are no issues if/when disagreeing with a mod... I would not recommend smarting off though...

Josie · 06-01-2005, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

It depends on the routine, the intensity, and the person. In most cases yes it would lead to OT in a very short period of time. With no rest there will be little to no growth... muscle is not actually made in the gym.. it is when we are at rest the muscle grow.

I aggree with this, dan is a wise man after all

, but just listen to your body, for exemple on my fifth or sixth day I usually have less energy, if this happens, then I take a day off, if it doesn't well I just keep going.

**powerman2000** · 06-04-2005, 10:36 AM

Some people are even able to lift weights 7 days a week, depending on if they use periodization or not and if their nutrition and sleep is right where it needs to be.

05-17-2005, 10:55 PM	#1
Pumpatron Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 161 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	7 Days Per Week - Overtraining? 1st Off I'd just like to say, I'm not disagreeing with any mods here as I appreciate all your advice, but I would like other people's opinions aswell. I currently lift 4 days per week and would like to do HIIT aswell... A couple of mods have told me that it would be ok to include the HIIT (for 15 mins) on my off days so that would mean I'd be training 7 days per week. I would be taking a pre and post workout shake before every training session (lifting & HIIT). Seeing as it's only for 15 minutes would this cause overtraining, due to working out 7 days per week or would this be ok? If not then I would really appreciate it if somebody could tell me when I could do the HIIT as I need to fit 3 sessions of it per week in. Thanks, Pump!

05-17-2005, 11:25 PM	#2
WorkOut-Boy Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 133 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	No I dont think it's overtraining. I lift weights 5 days a week and run 3 days a week - I have been getting great results, even broke my bench record the other day. Arnold lifted sometimes 4 hours a day LOL who am I to tell him he doesnt know what he is doing. You just gotta see to what your body responds best to - NO HARM IN TRYING! __________________ This is a town where people used to stand tall.

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powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,281 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 199	Some people are even able to lift weights 7 days a week, depending on if they use periodization or not and if their nutrition and sleep is right where it needs to be. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

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05-18-2005, 12:51 AM	#4
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,611 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	yea it depends on your body try and if you feel overtrained cut back

06-01-2005, 01:12 PM	#7
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,784 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	It depends on the routine, the intensity, and the person. In most cases yes it would lead to OT in a very short period of time. With no rest there will be little to no growth... muscle is not actually made in the gym.. it is when we are at rest the muscle grow. PS .. There are no issues if/when disagreeing with a mod... I would not recommend smarting off though...