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didnt lift for 2 weeks. grrrr. Im dedicated to gettting back in shape though. Im wondering, if 500 calories of cardio 5 times a week is excessive?
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ajtomasi
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I do about 100 - 150 cals of cardio 3 times a week which is something like 20mins on the bike at a good intensity.
From what I hear here, most people only do 30 mins about 3 times a week. They usually frown upon anything more since you run the risk of loseing some muscle.
From what I hear here, most people only do 30 mins about 3 times a week. They usually frown upon anything more since you run the risk of loseing some muscle.
erickthegreat11
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Thanks for the input. I was back on the treadmill today and burned about 620 calories. Im going to feel it out and see how it goes. I dont see why I cant watch my diet and be sure to eat reasonably for the calories expended. Ive heard the notion u speak of and have tried it before with no sucess. Ive also heard that 20 minutes does virtually nothing. I look at it this way. There are a lot of pretty strong dudes in the NBA. U think they limit cardio to 30 minutes 3 times a week? Of course not. Kobe Bryant, I seen him in his new commercial using some Wside method of chains on his squat. U think with the record hes goin at (40+ points per game) hes getting weaker? Naw. And I saw him squatting 6 plates at least 45# a piece, actually looked like more, and some cookies, and chains. He can also jump so high his shoulders go above the rim, Ive seen it. Also, the dude is cut. So Im just gonna go for it. Im gonna copy this and see how people respond.
Zander1983
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Cardio isn't as evil as a lot of people think, however, comparing your routine to that of a professional athlete can be a little tricky.
It is their job to train for a sport. Its all they do. I gather you aren't in the same boat as them, with all the time and resources to dedicate towards your training. If you want to look like a pro athlete, training exactly like them isn't necessarily the way to go.
Depending on your goals, there are better ways for the average joe who works/studies and has responsibilities.
It is their job to train for a sport. Its all they do. I gather you aren't in the same boat as them, with all the time and resources to dedicate towards your training. If you want to look like a pro athlete, training exactly like them isn't necessarily the way to go.
Depending on your goals, there are better ways for the average joe who works/studies and has responsibilities.
