how much cardio does it take to burn muscle on gear?

[Joe Stenson]

All this BS about what calories you're burning is ridiculous. There is no such thing as your body only burning fat calories or only burning stored glycogen based on your relative intensity. Work hard and you will get leaner, it's really very simple. By the way, I am do have a degree in exercise science and am a CSCS through the NSCA. I am well versed in physiology and this is one area that is way overstressed. This is the last thing I will say, look at a sprinters build (high intensity, anaerobic in nature) and look at a distance runners build (slow, repetitive, aerobic). Obviously there are other factors that influence how they look, but it is a glaring example.

Bingo

 

[Outtlaw]

Exactly. You can go back and forth about what method of cardio is more effective or burns more fat. At the end of the day it all comes down to what works best for you.

 

[silverbackn]

Exactly. You can go back and forth about what method of cardio is more effective or burns more fat. At the end of the day it all comes down to what works best for you.

Agreed, you have to learn your body.

 

[JKurz1]

just so Im not nicked a hypocrite....I do cardio 7 days a week. Somedays its intense, others it's more just to get moving in the am and watch the news.....lately its been the latter. 30 minutes of 12% grade incline walk for 25 minutes. Jog for 5, all out sprint intervals for 5.......360 calories.

 

[silverbackn]

just so Im not nicked a hypocrite....I do cardio 7 days a week. Somedays its intense, others it's more just to get moving in the am and watch the news.....lately its been the latter. 30 minutes of 12% grade incline walk for 25 minutes. Jog for 5, all out sprint intervals for 5.......360 calories.

How dare you, you fucking hypocrite!

 

[Choderboy]

diet looks great

 

[Quadsweeps Sister]

Okay I got my bodyfat checked at the doctors today with the calipers. I don't know if this method is the accurate one I've never done this before...he measured folds in 4 or 5 places. It was 10.8%. I weighed 218 lbs today so I have put on 3lbs since the start of my cycle a little over 4 weeks ago. I feel much more lean though. I wish I had just got the BF checked in the begining so I could have kept track. Well I will from here on out. Hes a friend also that I talk to about gear and he told me if I keep cardio where I'm at I shouldn't run into a problem with muscle loss. I am in many activities in college and have alot of endurance so its not like I'm dying everyday on the treadmill, it sort of comes easy thats why I felt like I needed more in the first place. He also told me I'm not eating enough complex carbs. Thanks for the help everyone!

Glad to hear you had the BF tested. It is a great benchmark tool for those tweaking their diets and etc. I am pretty sure the best percentage is gained by a 9 point test (Pec, Subscapular, Tricep, Suprailiac, Abdominals, Quadricep, Calf, Kidney and Bicep). I attached a spreadsheet (well - now its a word doc cause you can't upload a spreadsheet here)...I used to calculate my BF while getting ready for Jr. Natl's in 03. It might be helpful to others to keep a record such as this.

Also was glad to hear you were instructed to eat more carbs. Many cutting diets don't include enough and it really can hinder progress. Sweet potatoes, Brown rice, Oatmeal...not like anybody didn't already know this - but all low glycemic carbs which won't spike your insulin level allowing your metabolism to remain high. Take care.
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[borg4902]

I'll be sticking with my slow incline treadmill walks. Just look at anyone's legs who joggs, and Ronnie Coleman does an hour of slow ass stairmaster a day. So pro's do do cardio lots! Who would want to jog or sprint when you can walk a little longer and get the same results, especially when your dead tired and on a strict diet?

 

[JKurz1]

I'll be sticking with my slow incline treadmill walks. Just look at anyone's legs who joggs, and Ronnie Coleman does an hour of slow ass stairmaster a day. So pro's do do cardio lots! Who would want to jog or sprint when you can walk a little longer and get the same results, especially when your dead tired and on a strict diet?

how fast? Hold on or not? That makes a huge difference......

 

[Joe Stenson]

how fast? Hold on or not? That makes a huge difference......

I always wondered about holding on as well because that's what you see pros doing. I'm assuming not holding on makes it more difficult, and you burn more calories by swinging your arms. Pros are also not in the best cardiovascular shape, so it makes sense that they would be going with the easier method. Am I right?