DC Style Cardio

[Tom Treutlein]

Has anyone ever had personal success using DC's plan for cutting down? He recommends A.M. cardio. I know there's been a lot of controversey on this.

When bulking, 2-3 times a week for 45 minutes on the highest incline walking on a treadmill to stay lean.

Now, he claims everyone who he's trained has been able to get shredded by doing this (5 days a week when trying to cut) and hasn't ran into any problems yet. He also doesn't believe in changing the diet that built you all that size, but rather just doing the cardio.

Debaser, maybe? Guldukat? Looking for some personal success stories for anyone who has used his method.

 

[Niles]

what speed is he using and what incline 12 or 15 dregrees?

 

[Tom Treutlein]

The highest possible incline, brisk walking. I guess that's between 3.0-5.0 MPH.

 

[collegiateLifter]

it depends on what you are cutting for.

If you are infact cutting to get lean, but not for a show, its frequent cardio at an incline and moderate pace. You may tweak the diet as neccessary.

I am not sure on his specifications for cutting for a contest though as that doesn't interest me.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Yeah, I'm talking about cutting to just get lean (a flat stomach even, not even a 6-pack or anything) - so you're saying his method would work to help with that?

 

[collegiateLifter]

I don't see why not. He is not a contest prep specialist-- he's into making montsters-- but if you are just looking to lean out he knows a thing or two about that. I've been slowly "cutting" the past several months. Though really all i've been doing is low carbing and carbing up, lifting 2-3 times a week and cardio 2-4 times a week (this should perhaps be more frequent, but I'm struggling with the end of the semester grind right now and had a sinus infection for the past month). Even so, things are goin rather well.

BTW if you have a big gut, you might look into Absolved by Avant Labs. You can get it for $20, $25 or so, and while I'm not completely sure its helped, I certainly am pleased with the way I am leaning out.

 

[JKurz1]

TT- I walk first thing in the am at 12 degree incline for 35 minutes at 5.0-6.0.......under 5.0 is really a snails pace and can't imagine it doing anything for you....cept maybe a nice stretch of the hams.........

 

[bran987]

TT- I walk first thing in the am at 12 degree incline for 35 minutes at 5.0-6.0.......under 5.0 is really a snails pace and can't imagine it doing anything for you....cept maybe a nice stretch of the hams.........

jKurz you must be tall
I was doing an 8 degree incline at 4.5 mph this morning and it was hard

 

[JKurz1]

TALL? 6'2......nothing extreme.......however, my girlfiriend is 5'6 maybe a buck of 5 and does 12% at a minimum of 4.0-4.5...........so, not an excuse chief.......build up to it.......

 

[bran987]

TALL? 6'2......nothing extreme.......however, my girlfiriend is 5'6 maybe a buck of 5 and does 12% at a minimum of 4.0-4.5...........so, not an excuse chief.......build up to it.......

ggrrrrrrrr

fine

bastard

 

[JKurz1]

LOL...i'M PLAYING WITH YOU BRO.....she was actually doing 4.0-4.5 and holding on to the rails...I told her to let go and see how much harder it is...."I CAN'T READ IF I LET GO"........so, finally I made her let go and she does maybe 3.3-.3.5....for 25 minutes.....so, you're ok....how often do you do it? I just started in the ams and with today being my off day from training, I think I might go back this afternoon and hit either another 35 minutes or spin.....hmmmm....

 

[bran987]

shit and you had me scared all during lunch I was pissed off thinking I was going to have to walk at a minimum 12% incline at 5mph for 45 minutes just to keep up with your girlfriend LOL.

I am doing 3 days/week weights 3 days/week cardio 1 day off

1st day of weights is based around bench (incline) and then supporting chest exercises

2nd day of weights is based around squat and then supporting leg exercises

3rd day of weights is based around deadlift and then supporting back exercises

As long as the weight used or reps increase on the first exercise I'm happy.

It's going great! The cardio is so that I can keep on the bulk phase longer and mitigate a little fat gain here and there.

I thought you were trying to gain weight too, why would you go back for a 2nd cardio session today? just curious

 

[HP_816]

so he says to stick to the bulking diet? does he recommend to do this on an empty stomach and at what heart rate percentage. i usually hear am cardio is best if kept 60-65%of heart rate max.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Yeah, that heart rate range, on an empty stomach. He recommends cutting out maybe one meal I believe, but not totally warping your diet.

 

[HP_816]

hey tom what about a protein shake before doing the cardio? does he recommend this?

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Nope. A.M. Cardio, empty stomach. Like I said already.

 

[bigp3]

I work with DC and we have been doing my cardio sessions post lifting this seems to work for me. As for my diet we have changed it. My protein sources have stayed the same but I have just cut back my carbs. I will let you guys know my results when I am done.

 

[guldukat]

I work with DC and we have been doing my cardio sessions post lifting this seems to work for me. As for my diet we have changed it. My protein sources have stayed the same but I have just cut back my carbs. I will let you guys know my results when I am done.

Awesome. Tell him Dukat said hello

 

[bigp3]

sure will