Am Cardio

[Senior Woonaki]

been two weeks now and I have hit cardio on MWF on an empty stomach.... I have football on Sundays but as soon as that is over I will start doing it on the weekend as well.. It takes some getting used to but it is not that bad...

Used BetaLean for the first 2 weeks (cardio days only) - awesome.
Using NYC everyday for the next 2 weeks... I will keep you guys posted...

I have heard some opinions that taking in as little carbs as possible on these cardio days will help with fat loss... Any opinions on this... I have been having a Whey/Maltodextrin shake after my 40 minutes of cardio

I also find it easier to stick to my diet on the cardio days....

 

[~SC~]

a.m cardio is VERY catabolic to protein synthesis.

LOL, yeah right, if that's the case then I'd be a skinny 12 year old b-ball player, and that is most certainly NOT the case!

Cardio is great to get ripped quick (provided you KNOW HOW to diet correctly!) It has no bearing on protein synthesis at all.....u don't aim to build muscle while doing cardio, and as long as you have a positive nitrogen balance the other 23 hours or so during the day, and are focusing on using post-workout nutrition to the fullest, you have nothing to worry about. If it's been "catabolic" for you, then you're doing something wrong.

Cardio is also good for the old ticker, let us not forget.

~SC~

 

[Transporter]

well said SC

 

[Scottyo]

I agree With SC...but also, its the intensity and duration of cardio that often affect catabolism. If one wants to do intense cardio, do HIIT and keep it short and hard. If you want to do longer sessions and keep muscle, do low intensity work.