Why cardio?

[NorgePrecision]

I've been cut all my life through school sports and just being active. I went to college and starting hitting the weights pretty hard. Cardio is something that I neglect horribly, and I don't much else besides lift. I barely even do abs, and I still almost have a six pack. I'm still as cut as I ever was through just lifting. Do you think I should start doing cardio? Is there a real reason for it if I'm staying cut? Right now I'm probably around a 4.5 40 yd. but suck at long distance running. BTW, I'm on creatine and protein if it matters.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Cardiovascular health. Better nutrient partitioning.

Drink lots of water with creatine while doing cardio, or you may cramp up.

 

[Synpax]

To be faster.

 

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Improved cholesterol, improved blood pressure, reduce the risk of diabetes... the list goes on and on.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Improved cholesterol, improved blood pressure, reduce the risk of diabetes... the list goes on and on.

Yep, and I'll add on stress reduction, problem solving ability.

I can work through any problem while doing cardio - especially running. When I am stressed, if I do 45 minutes of kick-ass cardio I feel MUCH better afterwards. Same goes for those days where you feel "down" or anxiety-ridden - after cardio I feel 100% better, calmer and more refreshed.

 

[Synpax]

I can work through any problem while doing cardio - especially running.

How about math problems? I can't seem to think about distance pacing math when I am running for some reason. I have to have it all figured out in advance.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

I agree, Daisy. You feel so refreshed and ready to tackle anything.

Showers and weight training do this for me as well. Sometimes healthy meals give the same "euphoric" effect. It's nice to be in good shape and health.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

How about math problems? I can't seem to think about distance pacing math when I am running for some reason. I have to have it all figured out in advance.

I was meaning more like "life's problems/questions".

Math problems? Hell, I can't figure those out with a calculator and the answer book! (remember, I'm blonde!)