Two questions about cardio

abdada · 2016-05-21T12:08:47+00:00

I don't do cardio because on my body, over 11 years of testing (12-18 week tests typically), cardio makes me lose fat from my appendages and store fat on my abs and back. This happens every time I try cardio for a few months.

I get great cardio exercise from strength training. Lifting really heavy weights 5x5 or 3x8 makes my heart RACE like a sprint. I'm in my 40s and my blood pressure is perfect and my blood lipids are perfect, too.

I also do sprints and play fast athletics in the park -- better than cardio. Pure fat metabolism.

hunter_mcgregor · 2016-05-21T15:01:29+00:00

mix it up! Try incorporating cardio into your warm up, or use it on days when you are experiencing DOMS (i.e. going for a 60-minute swim). To be honest though if you're exercising full stop then your cardiovascular system will be seeing improvement! Good luck and just enjoy yourself.

Hunter

50pluspiller · 2016-05-21T14:20:50+00:00

I use short cardio for warmups before, and cool downs after a heavy weight workout, once in a while, I do cardio by sprinting on the elliptical. But heavy lifting gets my heart pumping well and good.

Kidterrific · 2016-05-21T21:39:30+00:00

For me, I do one of two types of cardio:

Typically I do low intensity cardio for warm-up or for DOMS (like leg day). 40 minute brisk walk. Nothing too killer.

Or I do HIIT on days I'm not lifting. I don't think of it as calorie burning cardio, but rather muscle building cardio.

This has worked wonders for me. Read on for more of an idea what I'm talking about:

https://www.t-nation.com/training/regular-cardio-will-make-you-fat

PaulAJK · 2016-05-21T21:59:29+00:00

It's jogging which kills gains, not cardio. Swimming, cycling, sprint training etc is all good.

BlueWeakness · 2016-05-22T08:20:34+00:00

If you're eating enough and getting your protein then no, Ronnie Coleman pre comp did cardio twice a day... Did he look like his "gainz" were being killed?
Do both. Both have benefits. If you're worried about "gainz" then do hiit and stay away from long bouts of cardio.

Title	Two questions about cardio
Author	AModernMan123
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Date	May 21, 2016 12:05 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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