How long do you give your body before working the same muscles again?

[massappeal]

If you want to lift weights there's a few tips or strategies for different stages. For casual lifting, workout 3 times a week. Monday (Chest, Triceps) Tuesday(Back, Biceps) Wednesday (Legs, Shoulders) and do cardiovascular activity 7 days a week, same with abs. The known "Going Hard" workout is 4 days a week and adds Thursday with (Chest, Triceps) all the rest the same. Lastly, "Beast Mode" (I've been on, advanced) is 6 days a week Monday (Chest, Triceps) Tuesday (Back, Biceps) Wednesday (Legs, Shoulders) Thursday (Chest, Triceps) Friday (Back, Biceps) Saturday (Legs, Shoulders) Sunday (Off). I started since the casual workout and now weigh 195 6'2 1/2. If you put in work it'll pay off. You put in money for lots of healthy/work out food it'll pay off. However, the biggest tip I can give is to eat right at the right times, otherwise workouts won't improve.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

If you want to lift weights there's a few tips or strategies for different stages. For casual lifting, workout 3 times a week. Monday (Chest, Triceps) Tuesday(Back, Biceps) Wednesday (Legs, Shoulders) and do cardiovascular activity 7 days a week, same with abs. The known "Going Hard" workout is 4 days a week and adds Thursday with (Chest, Triceps) all the rest the same. Lastly, "Beast Mode" (I've been on, advanced) is 6 days a week Monday (Chest, Triceps) Tuesday (Back, Biceps) Wednesday (Legs, Shoulders) Thursday (Chest, Triceps) Friday (Back, Biceps) Saturday (Legs, Shoulders) Sunday (Off). I started since the casual workout and now weigh 195 6'2 1/2. If you put in work it'll pay off. You put in money for lots of healthy/work out food it'll pay off. However, the biggest tip I can give is to eat right at the right times, otherwise workouts won't improve.

Actually, research has shown that, as long as you're getting the proper amount of protein throughout the day, there is not a significant difference between supplementing directly post-workout and just getting enough in throughout the day.

 

[massappeal]

Actually, research has shown that, as long as you're getting the proper amount of protein throughout the day, there is not a significant difference between supplementing directly post-workout and just getting enough in throughout the day.

I would assume so, I'm just stating what others in tremendous shape have told me throughout my experience. Now that I'm in tremendous shape, I will still believe it because it works for me, placebo effect or not. I do believe you I would just feel more comfortable with a source or two. Thanks

 

[Pantlegz]

Actually, research has shown that, as long as you're getting the proper amount of protein throughout the day, there is not a significant difference between supplementing directly post-workout and just getting enough in throughout the day.

There was an article at T-nation that had some research saying that drinking a shake before you workout your body is able to synthesize 2x more than if you drink one after your workout.
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online...ition/the_top_10_post_workout_nutrition_myths

if anyone is interested in checking it out, it has other myths and research that proves them wrong.

And I don't really have any downtime between body parts, a day between gym sessions is plenty for me. I have deloaded a few times, not with any real pattern just when I stall for more than a few weeks.

 

[OptimumSlinky]

Best results I ever achieved were on a synthesis of Rip's Starting Strength plan and Mehdi's 5x5 program. I recently got back on the 5x5 program.

Each person will do whatever they want, but I've generally moved away from the whole modern "split" style bodybuilding and gone back to old school lifting (squats, deads, bench, mil press, chin ups). I go four times a week, with one rest day between each workout (so M, W, F, Su, Tu, Th, Sa), but I don't do splits, so each workout has a squat session, so they're always a total body workout.

Just don't overthink it. Listen to your body. Warm up properly, load progressively, and stick with it.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

There was an article at T-nation that had some research saying that drinking a shake before you workout your body is able to synthesize 2x more than if you drink one after your workout.
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online...ition/the_top_10_post_workout_nutrition_myths

if anyone is interested in checking it out, it has other myths and research that proves them wrong.

And I don't really have any downtime between body parts, a day between gym sessions is plenty for me. I have deloaded a few times, not with any real pattern just when I stall for more than a few weeks.

Those research studies focus on increases in mRNA synthesis. Since mRNA is a precursor to actual protein translation, it does not directly measure true protein synthesis. It's not necessarily an accurate portrayal of true protein synthesis because they don't account for catabolic processes and they don't typically measure macroscopic end-result. Research studies showing the macroscopic end-result show no difference between people who supplement with protein or people who get enough protein throughout their daily intake of food. I'm busy as hell this week so it may take me a bit to get the research articles I have in mind, but I'll post em up.

PS: If you read number 3 in that article, it essentially makes the point that I'm making and even provides research showing the increased catabolic rate of individuals who work out or are trained.