Martial Arts on training days? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Inch High · 06-03-2006, 02:47 PM

It just so happens that the two days where I have afternoon off work (Tues & Thurs) are the two days I go martial arts class... Tuesday I go to Wing Chun and Thursday I go the Mixed Martial Arts class.

Is this a bad idea?

samurai69 · 06-03-2006, 04:52 PM

It shouldnt be

whats time between gym and Ma sessions

You may feel (or get) a little more tired than the others, but aslong as rest periods are good (days between training) things should be fine

The MMA class might be a bit tougher as muscles will be morer tired

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Inch High · 06-03-2006, 07:16 PM

train for a hour between 1 and 4pm. Classes start at 8pm

samurai69 · 06-03-2006, 08:37 PM

No problems then, the earlier the better for the gym IMO....more rest before the MAs

when i was 18 i used to do wing chun 3 times per week (sifu simon lau) and managed to train weights in the gym at least the same amount of times

Majesticpower · 12-03-2006, 02:22 AM

I think it all depends on how intense your martial arts classes are.

I know for a fact when i would do intense ninjitsu classes incorparated on the same day as my very intense training days it would slightly effect my gains - And i wouldnt call myself a hardgainer either.

Just airing slightly on the side of caution if your training levels are very intense. If not... Train harder.

MP.

tkd · 12-03-2006, 02:45 AM

i can see your goals are weight gain "Inch High
5'5" - 8st 2lbs - trying to make 10st"

intense martial arts sessions and weight gain do not go very well together

they burn LOTS of calories and unless your a VERY big eater gaining weight in those situations is pretty tough.

Inch High · 12-03-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkd

i can see your goals are weight gain "Inch High
5'5" - 8st 2lbs - trying to make 10st"

intense martial arts sessions and weight gain do not go very well together

they burn LOTS of calories and unless your a VERY big eater gaining weight in those situations is pretty tough.

I know mate, but it's for my MMA that I'm trying to put on weight in the first place!

ONE SMART COOKIE · 12-03-2006, 04:35 PM

As long as you supply your body with some good carbs and protein after the workouts and mma, you`ll be fine. Your body will adapt to the stresses in the long run and then the gains will be nice and lean..

Shoot for a 50/50 split of carbs and protein in your post workout drink and go for an extra 1000-1600 cals total for the two drinks on your training days only

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06-03-2006, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
samurai69 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mid Portugal - by the sea Posts: 3,077	It shouldnt be whats time between gym and Ma sessions You may feel (or get) a little more tired than the others, but aslong as rest periods are good (days between training) things should be fine The MMA class might be a bit tougher as muscles will be morer tired .

06-03-2006, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Inch High 5'5" - 8st 2lbs - trying to make 10st Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester la la la Posts: 119	train for a hour between 1 and 4pm. Classes start at 8pm

06-03-2006, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
samurai69 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mid Portugal - by the sea Posts: 3,077	No problems then, the earlier the better for the gym IMO....more rest before the MAs when i was 18 i used to do wing chun 3 times per week (sifu simon lau) and managed to train weights in the gym at least the same amount of times

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tkd Looking Freaky Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 547	i can see your goals are weight gain "Inch High 5'5" - 8st 2lbs - trying to make 10st" intense martial arts sessions and weight gain do not go very well together they burn LOTS of calories and unless your a VERY big eater gaining weight in those situations is pretty tough.

12-03-2006, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
ONE SMART COOKIE Decided to leave due to idiots & and their over inflated egos Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,015	As long as you supply your body with some good carbs and protein after the workouts and mma, you`ll be fine. Your body will adapt to the stresses in the long run and then the gains will be nice and lean.. Shoot for a 50/50 split of carbs and protein in your post workout drink and go for an extra 1000-1600 cals total for the two drinks on your training days only