Need some advice
Although I am not new to weight training, I would like your opinion on light vs heavy weights. I want to see more tone and definition. Should I do more reps with lighter weights or less reps with heavy weights.
I also run but have been sidelined for a couple of weeks with a stress fracture to the lower left tibia. I can only do upper body right now because the doc wants me to put no pressure on the leg.
Also are you familiar with weight training that is done in a fast but controlled way. I have a friend who is getting ready to train with a trainer who uses this method. You get your cardio along with weight training. I sorta looks like controlled chaos. It takes about and hour.
I am not sure where the idea originated.
thanks
kr

Always lift heavy.

Need some advice
Although I am not new to weight training, I would like your opinion on light vs heavy weights.
Also are you familiar with weight training that is done in a fast but controlled way.kr

Always use heavy weights, one that is 65 to 80% of 1 max rep capability. I believe that everyone should do reps slowly and controlled but move to next set or exercise with minimum rest. Try to hold a workout to less than 40 minutes.

Build muscle, the rest will follow.

I want to see more tone and definition.
Am I stating the obvious when I say "lose the fat"? If you want tone and definition, a lower BF% is where you want to go, and that comes primarily from keeping your diet in check.

Am I stating the obvious when I say "lose the fat"? If you want tone and definition, a lower BF% is where you want to go, and that comes primarily from keeping your diet in check.


I second that... definition like a 6pack is "made in the kitchen." What you do in the weight room helps but is not the determining factor by any means.

I second that... definition like a 6pack is "made in the kitchen." What you do in the weight room helps but is not the determining factor by any means.

Correct, sort of. Lifting heavy and building muscle does equal faster metabolism which equals faster fatloss (right?).

Dude, lift heavy and intense no matter if your goals are muscle size or fat loss. If you are more concerned with fatloss than with muscle size then keep lifting the same but eat less calories.