Bodybuilders Running Importance

Bodybuilders Running Importance:

Aerobics work is important for bodybuilders, whether you are serious or simply like to pump iron in the gym because it feels good.

Building muscle does no good is it's covered by fat and it often is, and aerobic work is important for burning calories, and fat. Unfortunately most bodybuilders don't really enjoy aerobics, but here are some options.

One option is simply doing aerobic work you enjoy. For example I like biking and my friend Phil loves playing pickup basketball games in the park.

Problem with this approach, is not only is it seasonal in some places, but it takes time. It takes me at least an hour to get a good bike ride in, usually a couple of hours.

Similarly basketball and other "unofficial" aerobic activities take time. Running on the other hand gives you a big aerobic effect in a small amount of time.

Potential:

When you incorporate high-intensity sprint training into an already-intense weight-training program, you run an increased risk of injuries and the onset of fatigue from over training.

It’s crucial to add your sprint training component slowly and methodically.

Avoid doing any sprint work on weight-training days, which could inhibit muscle tissue regeneration.

During the cutting phase, carefully monitor your caloric intake versus how many calories you’re expending during your sprint work.

Adjust the caloric intake for your cutting diet upward to accommodate the increased demands of the running component of your regimen.

Running however not low impact is. You need to limit your running time and running days, especially if hitting it hard in the gym.

Usually run two to three times a week for twenty to sixty minutes maximum, with the occasional longer run every few weeks.

Average run is probably 30 minutes. I also don't run year round, taking months off at a time in favor of other aerobic activities.

You'll need to find what works best for you too in terms of your leg workouts. I don't mind running immediately after my leg workout occasionally, but never the next day.

Many people however don't find that running works well for two days after a leg workout.

Running is a fast and intense way to add aerobic work. It is time efficient. It's also not low impact so don't overdo it. You might not like aerobic work; I never did, but have come to enjoy the occasional run, especially outside.

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Increased bone mineral density is another long-term positive effect of natural bodybuilding. Resistance training initiates a stimulus that signals your body to increase your bone density.

By putting strain on your bones, your body adapts by making your bones stronger. Aging leads to a decline in bone strength, especially for women that can develop into osteoporosis.

When your bones lose strength, they become brittle and are susceptible to fracture. Bodybuilding can increase your bone density enough to reduce the amount of bone loss with aging.

Doing so lessens your risk of osteoporosis. In addition, those who continue to exercise throughout the aging process can expect to see an even greater reduction, or even reversal, of bone loss.

 Weightlifting:

While certain types of running, like sprints, can fit with a weight-training schedule geared toward body building, it should be a supplementary exercise -- not the primary focus.

Your training should focus on building lean muscle and developing defined musculature throughout the body. If you have an existing lifting schedule and you want to add running to it, start slowly.

Use one of your rest days for your first sprint sessions. As your body adjusts, increase to two sprint sessions per week.

Competition:

If you are a competitive body builder, sprint work can be a helpful tool to help you during the cutting phase of your training as you near a competition.

The cutting phase focuses on shedding body fat to achieve increased definition of muscles. In the weeks leading up to a competition, increase your sprint training to three sessions per week and reduce the intensity of your lifting schedule.