Cardio and muscles loss

[Tinfish]

Hey guys,

I am worried that i am losing muscle when doing cardio. I am quite low BF now (10%) but still trying to get those last little pounds off my gut.

The cardio thing is non negotiable. I do about 45 mins of running a day.

Is there a good way to still add muscle size while doing tons of cardio?

p.s i am on a winny only cycle of about 50mgs ed

 

[HANSEL]

Take in some protein before you run, might help.

 

[corvettedudeman]

low intensity long duration is key... Allows for the carb:fat ratio to lean towards the fat... So you will be burning fat and not carbs

what i mean by low intensity is treadmill 15 degree incline at 3.5mph for 30 minutes, then 0 degree incline at 5-6mph for 10-15 minutes

 

[Burning_Inside]

I read a study somewere complete with medical references and whatnot...wish i saved that thing...that gave the ratios of how much of what is burned..what i remember is that the best thing you can do is about half hour of moderate intensity cardio..That was the best middle ground between fat loss and muscle loss.

Then there's the whole HIIT thing with sprint/jog intervals which I'm doing now. I never read anys tudies on it personally. maybe I have and I just forgot, but it's been said it's the best for boosting metabolism, burning fat, and preserving muscle.

 

[corvettedudeman]

it all depends on your respiratory exchange ratio, bpm, and carb:fat ratio

 

[Tinfish]

Thx for the replies