My cardio dilemma

[KillahBee]

I am beginning cutting for a bit, since my bulking got out of hand and went mostly to my stomach area. My problem is this: I go to the gym in the AM to workout usually around 5:30. I get to work around 7:45. I don't leave work til 6:30/7:30. I usually have no energy when I get home to do cardio. Where the hell can I fit it in? I need to get it in there and am having trouble finding time.

 

[jeze]

If you’re absolutely unable to fit in cardio then I would recommend that you split your weight routine into a few more days so there is more time for cardio. The way you are talking, it sounds like you do no cardio at all which many would agree is NOT a good idea at all.

If splitting your routine is not possible for you, getting to the gym and 5:00 Am instead of 5:30 would allow you to squeeze in a 20-25 minute routine before your workout (or afterwards).

 

[Synpax]

I'd throw it in afterwards. But for cutting, it's better to cardio in morning and then do your lifts in afternoon.

I usually tap some ephedrine in the afternoon before heading to the gym and it lights me right up.

 

[KillahBee]

I'd throw it in afterwards. But for cutting, it's better to cardio in morning and then do your lifts in afternoon.

I usually tap some ephedrine in the afternoon before heading to the gym and it lights me right up.

a) afternoon is pretty much a no, even though I realize the morning cardio thing. I have always been a morning lifter (I am stronger at that point) and I just have no time for afternoon/evening lifting.

b) the only problem with after lifting is that I usually have a dextrose PWO shake right after lifting. when would I take it if I run after lifting?

 

[geminitwins]

during lunch?

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Can you split your workouts into cardio days and weight days?

For example -

Mon - weights
Tues - cardio
Wed - weights
Thur - cardio
Fri - weights
Sat - both cardio and weights
Sun - rest

 

[KillahBee]

Can you split your workouts into cardio days and weight days?

For example -

Mon - weights
Tues - cardio
Wed - weights
Thur - cardio
Fri - weights
Sat - both cardio and weights
Sun - rest

thats not a bad idea. the only problem is that I am cutting right now, so I want to make sure I am getting in enough cardio.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

thats not a bad idea. the only problem is that I am cutting right now, so I want to make sure I am getting in enough cardio.

But going from zero cardio to 3 days cardio is a good place to start. This way, you get teh cardio in, start the fat loss....then when you start top plateau, you can try to add in another day of cardio.

OR

You do 3 days of just morning cardio, and do 1-2 days of HIIT after your weights. HIIT can be as short as 20 min if done correctly. This would also mean you only have to get up 30 min earlier a couple days a week. Also, since HIIT is anaerobic (like weights) you could have your normal PWO shake after the HIIT.

 

[KillahBee]

that second part is what my thoughts were. good thinking.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

that second part is what my thoughts were. good thinking.

Great minds......