Workout, Lifting weights with resistance training?

[Anonymous]

Will I burn fat faster then I build muscle? I don't wanna get close to my weight limit.

I recently am trying to get in shape for the military, I need to keep my weight down and it is as of right now below the required weight limit needed. I know I'm not going to lift a single weight at basic. That much is mad clear. I am special forces though and I want to be in great physical shape. Not just endurance but strength as well. So I figured I should put in some weight training with my push-ups and sit-ups burpees ect... anyway

I was worried though that if I lift weights I'll gain weight because I'm building muscle. I mean I would have to gain some serious muscle, 15 lbs to reach my weight limit, but still I wouldn't wanna take the risk if there is one.

So my question basically is I have a good amount of fat on my body still about 30lbs.

Will I burn the fat faster then I build the muscle? Ex. If I burn 8lbs of fat I would only gain 1lb of muscle if I'm doing lifting and resistance training along with running? I don't wanna gain 6lbs of muscle and burn no fat and suddenly be to close to my required weight limit.

[rachiee]

Lol whoever told you that you won't lift weights at basic lied. You do have gym time. Depending on your CC, you can lift weights for hours.

You generally lose fat a lot faster than you gain muscle. I suggest you focus on other workouts that don't involve lifting weights though. Look into core workouts like squats and flutter kicks. Just stick to push ups. They aren't going to expect you to lift an insane amount of weight at basic.

[Asker]

I appreciate the response. I do core work outs already, I was just looking to add to my workout since I'm going to be trying out for special forces. I know nothing works better then body weight workouts so I do them all the time. Just felt like I could so something more but your probably right. Sticking to core workouts.

[rachiee]

Just try to add in different workouts that use body weight until you leave for basic. You don't want to add on more pounds before your ship date. After your last weigh in you can do whatever you want with weights. The stuff you do at basic will definitely help you get ready for special forces as well.