Cardio For Strength Training: Theory of Training

[@tayloralmeraz533]

'There's no such thing as active recovery... if you wanted to recover as best as possible, you would be lying horizontally in a deep sleep with some sort of drip feeding you glucose or whatever.' Excellent stuff.

[@sikastrength]

😂😂 Thank you

[@but1z]

i disagree wholeheartedly, simply increasing blood flow and the activity of our lymphatic systems plays a huge role in recovery, hormonal changes post workout ebb and flow and are not held at a constant level despite whatever constant hypothetical drip feed you hypothesize; sensitivity to nutrients and the receptors they act upon ebbs and flows and this is extremely non sensical

[@khaimapostol962]

@@but1z the importance of learning physiology in sports science

[@kasetophono]

They're hilarious

[@rodrigocaceresb.7707]

“I’m homeostatic as f**k!” 😂

[@chrismurphy7320]

I can attest that having a solid cardio foundation helps with gym training. I’m a cyclist with a decent aerobic background, now I specialize on track races that last around 1 minute. I’ve never struggled with the volume phase of lifting, been doing 5x10 (last set drop set) for 12 weeks now. I’d get out of breath at the end if sets but could always recover within 3 minutes for the next set. I added 30 kilos to my sets of 10 in that time period, owing that partially to bring intermediate in the gym at best, but due to being able to handle that high volume. For reference I started at 100kg and am now at 130kg. Objectively, 130 is moving faster than 100 did. Mentally I’m ready to start a proper strength phase.

[@DenisChenchik]

@@dpcater my experience. Before I started lifting, my ftp was 320w at my peak. Max power was 1275w. Started lifting and max power started going up every month. After 3-4 months max power was 1700+w. Ftp didn’t suffer that much. Still around 300w. But I focused more on sprints. Goal was to push 1500w by the end of 3-4h ride/race. Interesting, that pushing bigger watts felt easier. Maybe was some mental thing, that squatting is harder than pedaling I dunno. Basically I could squat 120kg with 1700w max and 320ftp. 10h a week bike, 3 times per week lifting. Right now main focus is weightlifting, so I had to drop cycling volume. Too much cardio and strength drops

[@taylorwhiteside6897]

I've been doing a lot of HIIT, Vo2 max intervals, running/cycling. Huge difference recovering from sets and workouts. Don't neglect cardio, it has its purpose for overall health and performance. Where people struggle with recovery from cardio is shit diet. Whole foods plant based, especially vegetables and fruits enhance recovery, minimize inflammation.

[@MrScalesie]

I'm doing 2mile walk each morning b4 work it's a good way to start the day

[@petmor52]

Terrific info as always. Thanks guys!

[@sikastrength]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@kyleisdunn]

Learned a lot! Thanks guys!

[@sikastrength]

No problem, thank you 🙏

[@Conoromni]

If you're a competitive weightlifter would doing a small amount of carido a week hinder progress?

[@sikastrength]

Absolutely not, just don't go balls out on it. It's like we mentioned it's very likely going to have a lot of positives. If you're within say 6-8 weeks of comp then don't add in any new work if you've done zero cardio work up until this point. Wait until the comp is over to add the new variable, see how you react then go from therem

[@Conoromni]

@@sikastrength thank you very much!

[@CG_Strength]

How would you guys like a .25/.5 mile/KM run to start a warm up for training.

[@sikastrength]

From your profile it looks like you're a Real Athlete as we term them so for you it's very possible you're highly accustomed to aerobic training and running a short distance like that would almost certainly be fine. If you don't have a decent level of fitness currently then something a little less might be more appropriate as it'll likely impact your strength training negatively.

[@williambrace462]

1k swim once a week would affect weightlifting training? I used to do some like sprint swims and that would definitely affect it lol trying to do these 1ks very slow

[@94jmh]

Whole body knee sleeves 😂

[@bouisa]

I can't come up with any questions for your live sessions because everything is already answered in your videos.

[@AceHardy]

🏋🏽‍♀️🔥

[@joshuastebell]

Walking the dogs keeps me accountable to doing my LISS

[@eliezermelendez4417]

What about 10min jump rope a few times a week? Btw you guys make some of the best content with no bs

[@sikastrength]

Thank you! Yeah skipping is great but definitely ease slowly into skipping if you haven't done much of it as it has the potential for some repetitive strain injuries if you don't build up your tolerance.

[@theweightlifterknownasbobw7707]

what are your educational backgrounds?? having a masters in kin - I disagree with a lot of what you said

[@sikastrength]

Eoin has an BSc in Biochemistry with several years active in the scientific industry, Daire has a BSc in Sport & Exercise Sciences and an MSc has in Sports Psychology. 😐

[@angusroewl7206]

@@sikastrength oh shit the Irish laddies with the putdown oh god oh fuck

[@Leonidas-eu9bb]

those guys are not in shape. They shouldn't give such advice if not confident enough.

[@joshuawhittick4496]

lol are you fr

[@samlewis7339]

Guarantee both of them are stronger than you

[@angusroewl7206]

Eion squats 270+ and snatches 160+ just Sure pal il take what some random said over them cheers pal

[@jackburgoyne8169]

Manuel buddy you'd be wise now to shut your gob.

[@elliothooker7631]

Looking forward to a new sika slogan t featuring “fat don’t contract”