How much cardio does everyone do??

[jenscats5]

and how often?? 2x per week? 3x a week? Never?

I'm at my goal weight (134) but want to reduce bodyfat (yesterday was 23% according to Tanita -- want to be at 18%). Not sure whether to continue with 5x per week of cardio or not......

 

[highhopes]

I do cardio after every workout for 30 minutes and then I have one day of cardio an no weights. So about 4 days a week. I have been doing that for about 6 weeks and it is working great so far.

 

[nikkita]

Do cardio 3 - 4 times per week 15 - 20 mins, I try to really sweat myself out during this time

 

[Daisy_Girl]

I do an obscene amount of cardio. Too much to even post. But honestly, through many years of trial and error, I have found that my body responds VERY well to a lot of cardio. And since I actually LIKE cardio, it works out well.

But if you are at a weight you like, and want to reduce BF%, I would lift more - or more intensely/heavier - not increase cardio.

 

[bignate73]

none

 

[spatts]

none


...ok, I sprint if I'm not close to a comp, but that's it.

 

[JJFigure]

I'm trying to add muscle right now, so I'm only doing 1 day of sprinting in an 8 day training cycle.

I agree with Daisy_Girl; if you want to lower bodyfat, focus on increasing your muscle mass.

 

[lucidblue]

I do cardio 3x per week. Two days of a 20 minute HIIT and one day of some type of regular cardio for 30 minutes. I may also make the third day of cardio a HIIT though.

 

[Buffy Beffy]

I agree with Daisy_Girl; if you want to lower bodyfat, focus on increasing your muscle mass. [/B]

I do 5 days a week of cardio around thirty minutes each workout, but definatly if you're looking to lower your bodyfat, increase your muscle mass. You don't want to get 'bony.'

 

[bigguns15]

none


...ok, I sprint if I'm not close to a comp, but that's it.

I'm with Spatts on this one.