cardio question for everyone

[SaleenMustang91]

ok guys im trying to loose the fat from bulking..so i am watching my diet..but i also do 30min of cardio....i walk on the treadmill at the highest incline at a 3.0 speed...3 minutes pumping my arms (like jogging) and 1 minute holding on to the treadmill..then repeat..until 30min is over.....i do this because i figure it helps out the abdominals and i also hate running....so what do u guys think about that?? any suggestions??

 

[Mr. Burns]

Anythings good man. Try mixing things up to keep that heart rate up.

 

[fergie]

jump on the bike first thing in the morning for 40mins, this seems to work very well for me

 

[Swole_2112]

I think it's all about your heart rate. If it's up high enough for a long enough period of time then you're doing fine. I, myself, hate cardio so if you find a way to get through it without being bored to tears then props to you. Just remember, droping body fat is simple thermodynamics. Your calories burned must exceed your calories consumed.

 

[TheAssholeFomerlyKnownAsDBBT]

jump on the bike first thing in the morning for 40mins, this seems to work very well for me

heart rate stays constant at about 70% max HR for 30-40 min. on an empty stomach first thing am

 

[slat1]

The guys are right. Cardio first thing in the AM on an empty stomach will get rid of fat the fastest. While you sleep your body is in fat burn mode. You can take advantage of that when you get up.
When I do cardio (about 10 times a year) I also walk on the treadmill. I use at least a 5% grade. I start at 3.5 mph and go up for a bit then back down. Staggering the speeds like 3, 4, 3.5, 3, 4, 3 will help burn more fat. I just stay on it for 20 mins. A buddy of mine that competes nationally and has placed in the top two told me that after 20 mins its strait fat that you burn. I rarely make 20 mins but it works!!!
Best of Luck!

 

[Makavelli]

I use and have all my athletes use the stepmill. It's hard as fuck, but that's the point. I fucking hate cardio. It's the worst part of dieting...

 

[mr.cuts]

I use and have all my athletes use the stepmill. It's hard as fuck, but that's the point. I fucking hate cardio. It's the worst part of dieting...

I use the stepmill. In my opinion it is the most effective piece of cardio equipment in the gym.

 

[swordfish151]

Hate cardio with a passion, but like dieting...we all have to do it to get to where we want to go. AM is the best to do cardio

 

[sweed]

I use the stepmill. In my opinion it is the most effective piece of cardio equipment in the gym.

i read an article ( in M+F, ya ya ya) and it said that the stair climber burns has the most fat/ less muscle burning ratio. now i dont know why this would be any different than the treadmill , eliptical or biike.. i just read it.

keep the incline , if on treadmill, no more that 3 or 4% and heart rate about 80- 85% max heart rate to burn more fat / hour.

... yes am cardio sucks.. feel like im going to pass out everytime i do it.. but i dont have to worrry about that til July