"brett" wrote in message
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I am a trainer and most of my clients are on low carb diets. Thay
all strength train very intensley twice per week. I feel by doing this
it sends a strong signal to the body to maintain or even increase it's
muscle tissue simply as a safeguard should it meet a stress (workout)
of this magnitude in the future. Thus almost all weight lost is FAT.
This has been my experience with several dozen clients. Am interested
in hearing from anyone who included HIT training in the lo carb program
and then at some other time did not.

I have been doing HIT workouts for about 1 year now. I've been low
carbing for almost 2 years. When I started low carb, my workouts were 1 or 2
sets of compound exercises only once or twice per week with moderately heavy
weights ( to me anyway ) ), and walking 30 mins to 1 hour 3 or 4 times per
week. I was out of shape and dieting to lose weight, so my energy levels
weren't that high.
Presently my workouts are 2 to 4 sets ( + a warm up set ) of compound
exercises for large body parts, and 1 to 2 sets for small parts. All sets
are to failure, except the warm-up. Usually I do a whole body workout each
time, which takes about an hour, and jog or treadmill sometime during the
other days for 20 to 30 mins.
I've tried various workout times and schedules, but what seems to suit me
and my life style the best is one that coincides with my work schedule which
is 4 days on, and 4 days off. Sort of an 8 day week. So my strength training
is done on my first day of work and my first day off, and then jogging in
between. I tend to like the shorter duration workouts because I'm a little
lazy and find I'm not consistent on 2 hour long workouts, or split routines
on too many days. I also don't get injuries on abbreviated workouts, which
is nice when you're older.
25 years ago I worked out with more moderate weights and a higher volume
on a 2 to 3 day split, each body part twice per week. My weight was 175 to
180lbs wearing 34" waist jeans.
I have kept my weight at 180 lbs for 19 months now, all the while on low
carb and now wear 33" jeans. To tell you the truth, I don't see much
difference from either HIT or higher volume and the change in diet on my
overall size. Of course being 47 now as opposed to 21 to 25 back then could
make a big difference.
I'm happy with my weight and fitness level, but I would still like to be
a little leaner and maybe put on a few more lbs of muscle. I'm thinking of
changing my workouts to low rep, heavy weights for a few months, and also
adding protein shakes to see if that will put on some muscle mass. Maybe
I'll drop the cardio for that time as well.
Here is a before and after pic of me. The after pic was taken last year
around this time.
http://ca.geocities.com/kazzy_ca/pho...omgallant.html

I was going to update the pics, but when I compared the new to the old, I
could see no difference. The only improvement is that I am wearing 33" jeans
now instead of 34. My arms and legs have gained a mere 1/4" since last year.
Not enough to notice. There is a wee bit more ab definition now, but I
wouldn't really call this a great improvement after one whole year of
consistent workouts. It's not that I am disappointed, but a little more
visual improvement would be nice.


Did you notice a significant
difference in the way you felt or appeared ie less or more firm,
tight,. energy levels, appearance strength gains. Any feedback is much
appreciated . I am new to this board. Train hard and smart, Brett
thank you