HIIT on weights days?

[Nikster]

This has probably been answered 100x, but I did a search and ran through a few threads but didn't find the answer. And who knows, maybe some other newbie has the same question so I apologize for the repetition

I am in Stage 1, and would like to do HIIT. Is it better to burn it out on the weights days (through exhausted muscles) or do it on the days between lifting and take a full day off between w.outs? My schedule allows for either, but have been doing it on my days between so far. Just wasn't sure if that makes you MORE tired for the next weight training days?
Nik

[rixatrix]

Have you been more tired on training days?

I do mine on non-lifting days because I pretty much want to puke and die when I'm done lifting, and I lift in the morning, which means I'm on a tight schedule.

I think general consensus is to do HIIT whenever it makes the most sense for you.

[prof41]

I agree, some days I can do HIIT after weight lifting, and some days not....just too worn out.

I try to listen to my body.

[Lisa~]

Originally Posted by rixatrix

I think general consensus is to do HIIT whenever it makes the most sense for you.

Listen to rixatrix. This girl gives excellent advice on lots and lots of topics!

[Nikster]

Thank you ladies Just trying to find the right "mix" because I was up another pound again today (134)!?? I am very confused.....and frustrated! Did you guys go up in weight before you came back down? I can't be building muscle that fast so I am just wondering if it is the xtra calories or the xtra protein that is doing this? It makes me want to go and do lots and lots of cardio....help!

[ledove]

Originally Posted by Nikster

Thank you ladies Just trying to find the right "mix" because I was up another pound again today (134)!?? I am very confused.....and frustrated! Did you guys go up in weight before you came back down? I can't be building muscle that fast so I am just wondering if it is the xtra calories or the xtra protein that is doing this? It makes me want to go and do lots and lots of cardio....help!

Yes. That's normal. You're most likely just holding extra water.
Your body will take some time to adjust.

For now, ignore "weight". It's an inaccurate measure of what's going on in your body. Either track body-fat percentage, if you have a way to do that, or focus on tape-measure measurements (though these may also go up or hold steady at first, too). Or use a pair of pants, once a week, to feel any changes.

Or ignore your body image entirely, and focus on how much weight you can lift.

[rixatrix]

Originally Posted by Lisa~

Listen to rixatrix. This girl gives excellent advice on lots and lots of topics!

Aw, shucks! Thanks, Lisa. I totally bow down to YOU and your fountain of knowledge and experience...

Originally Posted by Nikster

Thank you ladies Just trying to find the right "mix" because I was up another pound again today (134)!?? I am very confused.....and frustrated! Did you guys go up in weight before you came back down? I can't be building muscle that fast so I am just wondering if it is the xtra calories or the xtra protein that is doing this? It makes me want to go and do lots and lots of cardio....help!

Every time I raise calories or start a different stage, the scale goes up. It's all fluid, not fat. Keep doing what you're doing. When your muscles break down and rebuild (i.e. you lift weights in the gym), they hold a lot of extra stuff - water, blood, glycogen. When you whack your finger in a door, it swells up. Just like when you give your muscles a good tearing up in the weight room. Drink water, keep eating, and get lots of rest.

[Nikster]

Thank you ladies, I feel much better. I am not that into the body image deal, I promise. I was just feeling heavy so I was checking the scale.
I can't explain the feeling except I feel "thicker" so I assume that is what water retention feels like? I am not too concerned with scale weight....it's just when it goes up each day, you have to wonder, "when is this going to STOP!?" haha I will trust you guys though, you know about this and have done this. I am so glad to have you all as a resource....that is if you don't get tired of our "Jr" questions!? LOL
I will go do HIIT cardio today and see how pants feel!!! thanks for the support!!!
~Nikki

[ledove]

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Originally Posted by Nikster

Thank you ladies, I feel much better. I am not that into the body image deal, I promise. I was just feeling heavy so I was checking the scale.
I can't explain the feeling except I feel "thicker" so I assume that is what water retention feels like? I am not too concerned with scale weight....it's just when it goes up each day, you have to wonder, "when is this going to STOP!?" haha I will trust you guys though, you know about this and have done this. I am so glad to have you all as a resource....that is if you don't get tired of our "Jr" questions!? LOL
I will go do HIIT cardio today and see how pants feel!!! thanks for the support!!!
~Nikki

Yep, that's how I felt, too, when I started. It does go away. I think I was reading yesterday that it can take 2-4 weeks (?) for everything to calm down when you switch workout/eating plans.

I haven't weighed myself since, er, February 10th, I think. I'm deciding that the actual number isn't important, so long as the muscles are growing and getting stronger. I'm finding that moving bigger weights is becoming more important/fun and more of the goal than what I weigh or how I look.

[MuscleMom23]

I did HIIT during stage 1. I walked though because my legs were jello. I would have fallen had I run! I varied the incline and speed but walked. I didn't do 30s 1m stuff but it was similar. The more weight I lifted the less I could do it and had to stop at the end.

[Nikster]

thank you again, tons of help! I just put on my jeans btw and they are tight but I expected that since I said I was thicker.....my thighs area is tight too though which is good I will see what happens in 2-4 weeks since I am only in beginning of week 2.