Cardio every day?

[JG1]

Anyone do cardio every day while they're cutting? I've been doing cardio 6 days a week (three 60 minute morning sessions, and three 30 minute postworkout sessions), and I'm debating throwing in cardio for 7 days a week...the 7th day would be Saturday which I basically do nothing all day, just a complete rest day.

What do you guys think, good idea? Or should there be one day a week dedicated to just rest and not really doing any exercising? BTW, I'm just on a light cycle of EQ right now (400mg every 5 days), so perhaps I could get away with the cardio every day?

 

[Mr.X]

Anyone do cardio every day while they're cutting? I've been doing cardio 6 days a week (three 60 minute morning sessions, and three 30 minute postworkout sessions), and I'm debating throwing in cardio for 7 days a week...the 7th day would be Saturday which I basically do nothing all day, just a complete rest day.

What do you guys think, good idea? Or should there be one day a week dedicated to just rest and not really doing any exercising? BTW, I'm just on a light cycle of EQ right now (400mg every 5 days), so perhaps I could get away with the cardio every day?

I would say 6 days a week is the max, unless preparing for a show and you're too close and need the extra push. When I was getting down to 3%, I did cardio 2 times a day 1 hour each (2hrs total) 7 days a week.....so it could be done, but not always for better results.

Mr.X

 

[anthrax]

Re: Re: Cardio every day?

When I was getting down to 3%, I did cardio 2 times a day 1 hour each (2hrs total) 7 days a week.....so it could be done, but not always for better results.

Mr.X

Isn't it very catabolic ?

 

[Cuts]

well

I do cardio just about every morning for 20-40 minutes. I find that as long as I eat well and lift consistently, I don't lose muscle, but I definitely do lose fat.

I'm addicted to AM cardio, it's to me like coffee is to "normal" people...

 

[JG1]

Re: well

I'm addicted to AM cardio, it's to me like coffee is to "normal" people...

Yeah, I feel the same way. I do an hour on the treadmill 3 days a week and when I'm done I feel great. On Saturdays I just sit around and do nothing so I thought maybe adding some cardio in there may be the way to go. However, snowboarding season here starts in 3 week, so I just might make that my Saturday cardio.

 

[JG1]

Re: Re: well

However, snowboarding season here starts in 3 week, so I just might make that my Saturday cardio.

Come to think of it, snowboarding is pretty intense, so it would probably be better for me to leave Saturday a rest day, and instead of doing AM cardio on Sunday just go boarding instead.

Lemme ask another question, how should my caloric intake look during the day I go boading? I'm dieting right now and keeping my calories at my BMR. I go boarding for maybe probably about 4-5 hours on Sundays. I would imagine I burn a hell of a lot of calories on these days. I use the carry protein bars in my pockets and when I'd be on the lifts I'd snack on them...but with this diet I'm on really low carbs (only first meal and postworkout) so the bars look to be out of the question.

 

[~SC~]

yup........

what Mr. X said is spot on, and I agree with cuts also!

It is not catabolic like some people think, provided you EAT/SLEEP/TRAIN the correct way at all other times.

To get ripped, it works wonders when sensibly done with the other aspects mentioned above.

~SC~XXL~2K2~
www.gotfina.com

 

[prophet]

people who are runners always run 2x per day.....i get sore after i run so i don't think i could do that

 

[Mr.X]

Re: Re: Re: Cardio every day?

Isn't it very catabolic ?

Yes, but if you are thinking along the lines of what AS is present. The cow would have about 1g test/1g fina/1g winny w/ armidex. So, catabolism wast NOT a problem.

Mr.X

 

[rez]

do you think it needs to be done at a high intensity at all times to get results? i do 20mins post workout 4 times p/w...and 40-60mins 2-3 times a week AM cardio...
its usually at a comfortable-med pace...usually because im stuffed after weights.
is this pointless in the fight to look ultra lean?

im 15% at 48kg 165cm (female)

 

[Cuts]

Re: Re: Re: well

I use the carry protein bars in my pockets and when I'd be on the lifts I'd snack on them...but with this diet I'm on really low carbs (only first meal and postworkout) so the bars look to be out of the question.

There are some decent low carb (3g carbs, 10-15g glycerin) bars out there you could use. And there's also those new non-viscous protein drinks... Designer Protein & IsoPure to name a few. Another plus side to these is that they quench thirst too, unlike conventional protein "shakes." Granted these would be tough to carry in your pockets, but I suppose you could just shove them in the snow at the bottom of one of the main runs.

 

[Mr.X]

do you think it needs to be done at a high intensity at all times to get results? i do 20mins post workout 4 times p/w...and 40-60mins 2-3 times a week AM cardio...
its usually at a comfortable-med pace...usually because im stuffed after weights.
is this pointless in the fight to look ultra lean?

im 15% at 48kg 165cm (female)

I would say high intensity cardio is not good for long periods of time.....if you're going to do anything for 40-60 min then you should shoot for low intensity.

Mr.X

 

[JJFigure]

I pretty sure you're natural, Rez, so I would recommend not doing cardio post-lift. If you feel the need to do as much cardio as you are, split it into a different time frame from your lift. If you're weight-training intensely, and you've lifted for 30 minutes+, chances are you're in cortisol production mode. Tossing cardio on top of that just increases your chances of catabolising muscle.

I only do 30 minute max cardio sessions, and just increased it for my last 4 weeks pre-comp from 3-4 times/week to 6-8 times/week. I split it into morning and evening sessions, and on lift days, I only do cardio in the morning, and lift at night (or vice versa, depending on my schedule). I really only increased my cardio in an attempt to keep my metabolism moving; I focus more on diet as a means of losing fat.

Good luck!

 

[504]

JG1 what results have seen with the eq

 

[JG1]

JG1 what results have seen with the eq

This is only my second week on it. I'm a little stronger this week, but I think Thanksgiving had more to do with that then the EQ

 

[m0t03]

I walk for 40 min a day you think that is enough for losing fat, but keeping my muscle. I also lift 4 times a week. I walk on a treadmill, 3.2 mph at a 8%incline. I'm kinda transitioning between my bulking diet to cutting. I just started the walking thing, seems to be working well. I was always told running burns muscle along w/ fat. correct me if im wrong.

mike

 

[spiderwoman]

OK somebody correct ME if I'M wrong, but, I thought runners stay skinnier cuz their bodies adapt and they don't rest and allow their muscles to grooooooow. There's an old guy living down the block who runs miles each morn AND night and is quite 'flabby' all over. His body has adapted. He is as thin as a rail, but jiggles alot. In terms of cardio, doing half an hour after weights at med. to low intensity for 7 days would be exhausting after awhile, it seems to me [been there dun that] and sure bodyfat might drop but you'd adapt... and lose strength too. .. If tiz for bb comp prep, then that's prolly the way to go am I right about this? i think I read from some ifbb pro that diet 80-90% of what makes or breaks the results of training anyways... I'm waiting for comments

 

[Mr.X]

OK somebody correct ME if I'M wrong, but, I thought runners stay skinnier cuz their bodies adapt and they don't rest and allow their muscles to grooooooow. There's an old guy living down the block who runs miles each morn AND night and is quite 'flabby' all over. His body has adapted. He is as thin as a rail, but jiggles alot.
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yes, it's part of an adaptation, but also the catabolism rate is SO high that fat gain can be very prominent; thus, the jiggly part comes in. He's in starvation and overtraining


In terms of cardio, doing half an hour after weights at med. to low intensity for 7 days would be exhausting after awhile, it seems to me [been there dun that] and sure bodyfat might drop but you'd adapt... and lose strength too. .. If tiz for bb comp prep, then that's prolly the way to go am I right about this? i think I read from some ifbb pro that diet 80-90% of what makes or breaks the results of training anyways... I'm waiting for comments
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I think moreso that the diet is 50-60% of the process, for people that do not training right--it will also have an impact. You are pretty much right in terms of LONG-TERM=YEARS, but short term=MONTHS you are wrong. Preparation for a show is usually 12-16 weeks, so that's a fine time for that cardio

Mr.X