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[zedhed]

OK, everyone says too much cardio burns muscle. But I want to improve my fitness so I can compete in kickboxing conpetitions, I wanna be a whirlwind for 3 x 2 minute rounds! At the moment I'm a whirlwind for about a minute then turn into a mild breeze..... Any suggestions?

Hey bro CS, how bout height, weight and bf%?

 

[Peterlumberjack]

best cycle for extremely gyno prone??

 

[Arabian]

I love this thread! Hi AAPIm curently 12weeks into 5x5 and for the next 12 weeks I'm going to be cutting at the same time I've never done any direct ab work what's the best way to add this into 5x5 eg daily or in one session also the best way to build abs.


Thank you

Donna

AAP is probably the smartest guy on this board when it comes to training and everything dealing with cycles however he needs to post more up here. I miss his humor and intelligent threads. He has assisted me several times over the years with complex questions regarding dosings etc: I think the world of him..

Arabian

 

[zedhed]

Could not have said it better bro!

 

[AAP]

OK, everyone says too much cardio burns muscle. But I want to improve my fitness so I can compete in kickboxing conpetitions, I wanna be a whirlwind for 3 x 2 minute rounds! At the moment I'm a whirlwind for about a minute then turn into a mild breeze..... Any suggestions?

Too much cardio burns muscle? Really? A properly fueled and rested muscle will be broken down by the body at what point? Is it after 20 minutes? After 23.7 minutes. 34 minutes, but only on Thursdays?

What about a muscle that isn't properly fueled and rested? Will it be broken down sooner? How much sooner?

Basically what it comes down to is that the body is an amazing machine and will respond to outside stimulation the way it has been programmed to since birth. You are not going to reprogram your body. That is impossible. What you can do is work WITH your body instead of AGAINST it to accomplish your goals in a way that is healthy and stress free.

Since your cardio is geared for stamina and not fat burning, don't feel bad about hitting some carbs prior to beginning. Don't do intense cardio post work out or first thing in the morning as stamina and endurance training will require a longer period and duration to have maximum effect. First thing in the morning and post workout is when your body is basically running on empty (in morning) and in a state of recovery (post training). The aminos, glucose, etc... in your body will be out of whack following training or an 8 hour fasting period. This is ideal for losing weight with short intense sessions that force the body to break down fat for energy. But at longer sessions it becomes counter productive.

Try incorporating your cardio on an EOD basis with no weight training at all that day. Maybe calves, abs, and stretching prior. Follow a generic drill format. 1 minute being an intense whirlwind followed by 5 minutes being a breeze, 1 minute rest. Back to 1 minute whirlwind, 5 minutes breeze. Repeat this cycle 4-5 times. After a couple of weeks, try to do it in the same way 1 minute whirlwind but this time only 3 minutes breeze. That way the intense sessions come more quickly. When you can do it 4-5 times in a cycle only resting that 1 minute in between cycles, then increase it up some, but in the same format. This time it would be 2 minutes whirlwind 5 minutes breeze 1 minute rest. Few weeks of this, adjust it like before. 2 minutes whirlwind, 3 minutes breeze, 1 minute rest.

Afterwards make sure you feed your body with BCAAs, fast acting carbs, and solid nutrients from clean food within 45 minutes.

 

[Colstreamer]

Hey bro CS, how bout height, weight and bf%?

Oh yeah... thanks for reminding me bro!
height: 6'1"
weight: 117 kg - 257.4 kg
bf- 26%

 

[AAP]

best cycle for extremely gyno prone??

Primobolan
Anavar or Winstrol

Now whether that is the best stack for someone trying to put on muscle is a different question. Based on the condition of your avatar, I would suggest the prop/primo cycle I outlined earlier.

Gaining 3 lbs of lean muscle in 12 weeks will look a hell of a lot better than gaining 20lbs of body weight that is mostly fat and water in 12 weeks.

My goal has always been to make my muscles bigger, not my body.

 

[Stryker1992]

What is the best natty test booster to use.......

 

[Colstreamer]

Too much cardio burns muscle? Really? A properly fueled and rested muscle will be broken down by the body at what point? Is it after 20 minutes? After 23.7 minutes. 34 minutes, but only on Thursdays?

What about a muscle that isn't properly fueled and rested? Will it be broken down sooner? How much sooner?

Basically what it comes down to is that the body is an amazing machine and will respond to outside stimulation the way it has been programmed to since birth. You are not going to reprogram your body. That is impossible. What you can do is work WITH your body instead of AGAINST it to accomplish your goals in a way that is healthy and stress free.

Since your cardio is geared for stamina and not fat burning, don't feel bad about hitting some carbs prior to beginning. Don't do intense cardio post work out or first thing in the morning as stamina and endurance training will require a longer period and duration to have maximum effect. First thing in the morning and post workout is when your body is basically running on empty (in morning) and in a state of recovery (post training). The aminos, glucose, etc... in your body will be out of whack following training or an 8 hour fasting period. This is ideal for losing weight with short intense sessions that force the body to break down fat for energy. But at longer sessions it becomes counter productive.

Try incorporating your cardio on an EOD basis with no weight training at all that day. Maybe calves, abs, and stretching prior. Follow a generic drill format. 1 minute being an intense whirlwind followed by 5 minutes being a breeze, 1 minute rest. Back to 1 minute whirlwind, 5 minutes breeze. Repeat this cycle 4-5 times. After a couple of weeks, try to do it in the same way 1 minute whirlwind but this time only 3 minutes breeze. That way the intense sessions come more quickly. When you can do it 4-5 times in a cycle only resting that 1 minute in between cycles, then increase it up some, but in the same format. This time it would be 2 minutes whirlwind 5 minutes breeze 1 minute rest. Few weeks of this, adjust it like before. 2 minutes whirlwind, 3 minutes breeze, 1 minute rest.

Afterwards make sure you feed your body with BCAAs, fast acting carbs, and solid nutrients from clean food within 45 minutes.

Excellent! thanks a lot I'll get right on that.

 

[AAP]

Haha yeah ill be lucky if i get it once a week lol ,Great response AAP thanks for that I will download that and will be rockin those abs come summer.
Many thanks

Donna

I was puzzled why you would only get it once a week until I saw your location.

Those blokes over there are all arse over elbow about getting a bang on. If I were there, I would take those clothes off, give you the best ab workout of your life, test the decibel level of your voice, and Bob's your uncle.