Volleyball and Bodybuilding

Fortdaddy · 07-06-2006, 08:47 AM

I bodybuild as well as play a lot of volleyball. My question is: Is is bad to play volleyball after a weight training session? I was wondering if it hurt recovery of my muscles and hinders my growth? I weight train every other day, but I play volleyball everyday. If this is hurting my muscle growth and recovery I will stop playing volleyball so much.

chalk · 07-06-2006, 11:24 AM

You're doing a lot of cardio i.e the volleyball. So, if your aim is to build muscle then you're either going to have to eat a lot more or cut down on the volleyball. The volley ball will hinder your growth somewhat because your using up those valuable calories needed to build/repair muscles on cardio. It depends on what type of physique you want. Tells us what your aims are with regards to the bodybuilding i.e do you want to be BIG or just want to fill out a little and look good.
Doing volleyball after weights is not bad in it's self. Just depends on your goals.

Nick500 · 07-06-2006, 12:21 PM

another concern is cortisol production. You will produce lots of cortisol whilst training, so make sure you get in a protein and carb drink straight after weights before volleyball to try and minimise catabolism

splinter · 07-06-2006, 03:50 PM

I have a friend in the states who actually play volleyball for his uni so pretty serious.

Ill ask him and see what he says as he does weights as well.

07-06-2006, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fortdaddy Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 58 Rep Power:	Volleyball and Bodybuilding I bodybuild as well as play a lot of volleyball. My question is: Is is bad to play volleyball after a weight training session? I was wondering if it hurt recovery of my muscles and hinders my growth? I weight train every other day, but I play volleyball everyday. If this is hurting my muscle growth and recovery I will stop playing volleyball so much.

07-06-2006, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,227 Rep Power:	another concern is cortisol production. You will produce lots of cortisol whilst training, so make sure you get in a protein and carb drink straight after weights before volleyball to try and minimise catabolism ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-06-2006, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
chalk Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 262 Rep Power:	You're doing a lot of cardio i.e the volleyball. So, if your aim is to build muscle then you're either going to have to eat a lot more or cut down on the volleyball. The volley ball will hinder your growth somewhat because your using up those valuable calories needed to build/repair muscles on cardio. It depends on what type of physique you want. Tells us what your aims are with regards to the bodybuilding i.e do you want to be BIG or just want to fill out a little and look good. Doing volleyball after weights is not bad in it's self. Just depends on your goals.

07-06-2006, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
splinter Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,066 Rep Power:	I have a friend in the states who actually play volleyball for his uni so pretty serious. Ill ask him and see what he says as he does weights as well.