For a cat 2(which Im assuming you are) 1 round of RFL can last 2-6 weeks, you then take a two week break and start againā¦or not.
Its not about expending energyā¦the diet takes care of losing fat, even if you just choose to do nothingā¦as far as 5/3/1 and RFL, ehh, not sure about thatā¦if anything you would maintain the lifts.
If I were you, Iād go another cycle of 5/3/1(diet the same), or give a full round(about 4 weeks) of the RFL a shot and see what you think!(minus 5/3/1)
Just my two centsā¦ couldnāt you do 5/3/1 without an āall outā set at the end of your main movement and keep your accessory work to a lower volume? (Maybe 2 exercises for 3-4 sets of 6-10?) Thatās basically an upper/lower split and you are lifting heavy enough to maintain muscle massā¦ without doing too much volume (as we know that doing too much volume on a very restricted diet can lead to muscle loss). Then you could use your 2 mile walks to and from work as your NEPAā¦ Just a thought =D
Yup, thatās my current dilemma. March might be a good time for it - Iāll see how things progress. I am on holiday in June - no beaches but Iād like to look decent in my holiday photos all the same.
Yes in fact, Iāll be at Six Flags America on one of the days and also Busch Gardens and Kingās Dominon which arenāt too far from you. Itās a coach tour so I donāt think I can make side trips. Iām hooking up with a couple of friends who also live in Maryland but theyāre coaster geeks like me and will be following part of the tour, though I donāt think theyāre doing Six Flags America as they donāt like it. If you fancied popping over there for a few hours, let me know.
[quote]mom-in-MD wrote:
ya, something like thatā¦
I wouldnāt go all out on the accessory stuff, but you want to lift enough to maintain what you gotā¦
My two cents, is that since 5/3/1 is a strength program, why bother while on a cut?
The cals are loooow on the RFL, fwiwā¦and tbh, a lot of people feel like shit, LOL!
ā¦Iād save 5/3/1 for when you can get your grub on![/quote]
I have a number of friends bodybuilders, figure girls who have used 5. 3 1 to get ready for a show. With the adjustments Molly noted and some added beach work. It is a great way to keep size and strength and muscle.
I have had a number of
friends hit prās while dieting ā¦
No matter what program you choose diet is the most important (controlling insulin)
make sure u have some part of your program that focues on strength. Or
you will find yourself loosing some
muscle
Thanks, I had an orientation with her friend just a bit ago, and Iāll be training them both on Thursday evenings! happy dance
Hey Jim! Ya, dieting and doing a strength program is doableā¦but the diet we are talking about is the one by Lyle M.(rapid fat loss) Extreme to say the least!
especially about finding the trigger pointā¦it made me realize that I talk too much about what is important to ME, and I need to start talking more about what is important to THEM!
I need to find the right words, when they have goals of getting ātonedā armsā¦
And I just realized somethingā¦not many dudes fill out the orientation formsā¦I think it would be fun to train the men folk as well tho. There certainly not worried about getting ātoo bulky.ā
Having a conversation with myself to go or not go to the gymā¦daughter was up crying for me every 2 hours last nightā¦for no good reason as far as I could tellā¦
I think going to the gym wins! Busy week aheadā¦eek, and my final for my next to last class is due on Sundayā¦I havenāt even looked to see what it is!! Typical of me thoā¦guess I better get on that.
Typical of me thoā¦guess I better get on that.