Cardio after workout

[Spud]

Im going to start shedding some fat after bulking for a few months. I dont have time to do cardio in the morning due to school so the only time I could do it would be after my workouts. My question is, is this a good time to do cardio or not. I know within 30min-1 hour after your workout is the window to maximize replenishment, so I dont want to lose that. Therefor I was thinking of doing 15-20min of cardio on my workout days(3-4X a week). Is this wise?

 

[gymtime]

Yes. I do 20-30 mins after upper body workouts. It's much less catabolic than am/empty stomach cardio.

 

[Mr.X]

Im going to start shedding some fat after bulking for a few months. I dont have time to do cardio in the morning due to school so the only time I could do it would be after my workouts. My question is, is this a good time to do cardio or not. I know within 30min-1 hour after your workout is the window to maximize replenishment, so I dont want to lose that. Therefor I was thinking of doing 15-20min of cardio on my workout days(3-4X a week). Is this wise?

Yes, post-workout cardio is highly beneficial because the body is already in a fat-burning mode (all the glycogen has just been emptied). Might be a little counterproductive, but that's all up to you.

Mr.X

 

[Spud]

Inregards to gymtime:

Have you seen good results by doing this?

 

[Spud]

Re: Re: Cardio after workout

Yes, post-workout cardio is highly beneficial because the body is already in a fat-burning mode (all the glycogen has just been emptied). Might be a little counterproductive, but that's all up to you.

Mr.X

What do you mean by it being counterproductive?

 

[Mr.X]

Re: Re: Re: Cardio after workout

What do you mean by it being counterproductive?

For bulking-up.... I rather slam a protein shake w/ some dextrose and rest to let the muscles recoup. In addition, I would do the cardio only 2x week on your days off like sat/sun.

Mr.X

 

[gymtime]

Inregards to gymtime:

Have you seen good results by doing this?

Yes. I find it more effective than am cardio, assuming your diet is sound.