Cardio Question

[com34x]

I am sure this has been asked before but when is cardio suppose to be done? Right now I have a 3 day a week weight lifting schedule. Do I do the cardio on the days in between? Also, since I am probably considered to be a hardgainer, should the intensity or the duration be much lower? I am afraid of burning extra calories or reving up the metabolism even more then it already is.

I also have a Heart Rate Monitor. Is there a recommended Heart Rate Zone to stay in? (% of max heart rate)

[thekid24]

-hm cardios are better done on days ur not lifting as most wud say.
-intensity, if ur tryna burn FAT, i read somewhere that low intensity + long duration is the way to go.
-hm wait for some1 like swanso or vamp to post a reply
-im jus sharing what i know.
peace

[Christopheel]

I am sure this has been asked before but when is cardio suppose to be done? Right now I have a 3 day a week weight lifting schedule. Do I do the cardio on the days in between? Also, since I am probably considered to be a hardgainer, should the intensity or the duration be much lower? I am afraid of burning extra calories or reving up the metabolism even more then it already is.

I also have a Heart Rate Monitor. Is there a recommended Heart Rate Zone to stay in? (% of max heart rate)

What is your goal ?

Muscle gain : no cardio or one or two SPACED HIIT session

Fat lost : 2xHIIT 2xMODERATE + your current workout done in circuit with lower rest time.

Tell us your goal and your current workout and we will give you a hand.

PS, hardgainer is a bad excuse. Most of the people who consider themselves hardgainer are not. So lift, eat and sleep before saying this.

[com34x]

Muscle Gain is the goal. I think I am already low body fat. I was at a community festival and a guy let me use one of those hand held body fat testers and it showed as 7.8%. That might be off by some but I must be atleast lower in fat.

3 days a week weight lifting.

Monday Wed Fri Lifting Days

I am 99 percent sure I am atleast an ectomorphic body type with a fast metabolism. Whether that means I am also a hardgainer I don't know. I thought they were the same.

[HOUSTON TEXAN]

I don't believe hardgainers exist. I believe in undereating.

[SarahPT]

Never do "no cardio." There is a reason we are supposed to do cardio. It makes our heart and lungs healthy, as well as many, many other things. If you are trying to gain muscle stick to short, low intensity sessions, such as half hour fast paced walks. Just make sure you replace those calories you burned.

[com34x]

Sarah,

Dont you need to get to a high heart rate to strengthen the heart? Does lower intensity still support the heart?

High metabolisms exist.

[swanso5]

muscle use dictates heart function not the exercise meaning as soon as your muscles are required to move, your heart comes into play more and more as the intensity increases...for heart health you can get the same result from wts then you can from "cardio" if you do it with short rest...depends on your program though...i don't do cardio but i'm not gonna die of a heart attack tomorrow

[HOUSTON TEXAN]

High metabolisms exist.

I'm well aware of this. I'm also aware that eating a ton exists as well.

[swanso5]

i agree with the no hardgainer thing...there's plenty of ways around a high metabolism

- eat more
- rest more
- don't expend anymore energy than you need to
- limit cardio or even avoid it
- train smarter
- eat smarter

[Boss Man]

i don't do cardio but i'm not gonna die of a heart attack tomorrow

Don't tempt fate, and I'd avoid eating any Fried chicken today, just to increase your odds too

Fates fickle finger has more bulk and power, than Jay Cutlers Abs

Some people don't do Cardio, some do. I personally do some, but most of that involves walking, as I don't drive anymore. I just cannot be arsed, and it costs more to drive, than use Public transport anyway.

I think a few short sessions here and there per week are fine, and whilst I don't think doing none, is a big mistake, I would be more inclined, (for the individual who just lifts), to favour a bit, over none.

[HOUSTON TEXAN]

I usually just do cardio if legs are not sore and there isn't a leg day the next day.

You mean Dexter Jackson right bossman?

[vamp]

EVERYTHING in moderation.

Lift hard and heavy like you have planned out and do a couple of HIIT cardio sessions a week. Take one day off in a row, but take at least one a week.

Eat your body weight (in pounds) of protein a day (in grams) ie your 150 lbs, eat 150 grams of protein.

This is a start, if you have a higher metabolism, add a bit more.

Excercise, Fuel, Rest and you will grow.

Cheers

[vamp]

[quote="Christopheel"]

Fat lost : 2xHIIT 2xMODERATE + your current workout done in circuit with lower rest time.

quote]

The best way Fat loss with type of cardio that was explained to me recently was this.

Interval training (HIIT) is like driving your car in rush hour traffic in the city (stop and go) you burn more gas than if you were on the highway on cruise control (steady paced cardio).

Just thought I'd share this analogy with you all as it was recently shared with me.

Cheers

[Christopheel]

Fat lost : 2xHIIT 2xMODERATE + your current workout done in circuit with lower rest time.

quote]

The best way Fat loss with type of cardio that was explained to me recently was this.

Interval training (HIIT) is like driving your car in rush hour traffic in the city (stop and go) you burn more gas than if you were on the highway on cruise control (steady paced cardio).

Just thought I'd share this analogy with you all as it was recently shared with me.

Cheers

Yes but HIIT are taxing on nervous system so NEVER more than 2-3 session a week ... That,S why I said half and half with moderate intensity.