Question for the Cardio Gurus...

[poohbear]

running a mile burns the same amount of calories as walking a mile

 

[rasta]

cross training

When I do cardio in the gym I usually do two - three different exercises. I will bicycle at a high level of resistance as hard and fast as I can for 15 -20 minutes. I then immediately move to the stairs, where I do a strength program at the highest level that I can for 15 - 20 minutes. I then follow with running at around 6 mph (fast for me) and will sometimes break the run half way through with a 15% grade walk at about 4.0mph for about 3minutes. How does this stand as far as achieving fat loss while maintaining muscle and increasing my metabolic rate throughout the next 24hr period?

P.S. For anyone experiencing consistant cramps. When was the last soda that you drank? Carbon dioxide in carbonated drinks can intefer with the body's oxygen exchange for up to 24hrs after consumption (depending on several physical attributes). I have found that removing these drinks from my diet has eliminated this pain. Maybe, if you do drink sodas, you should try removing these drinks from your diet.

 

[rasta]

Bump

 

[jazziemel]

JB3

I have been doing cardio 530am on an empty stomach, and I never get aches, I actually tried drinking a protein shake one morning and I could barely keep my intensity level up, so I went back to an empty stomach, before cardio. I do 1 hour of cardio, using 2-3 different machines, I think this works best for me, I lost a good amount of lbs, and fat with my cardio and weightlifting regimen.

I use the elliptical stair climber 45 mins HR 155,80-85 % I burn 560 cal. I then will jump on the cross trainer, the one with the handles for 15 mins and burn 200 cal. If I ever use the treadmill or stationary bike I can never burn more than 400 cal, and hour. So, if I want to do any running, I'll run on the street for a couple of miles.

I have been doing sprints for years, I sprint for 100 yards, I go for about 90% of my speed, I will do about 10 sets and believe me your muscles will grow and you will be much leaner, I sprint once a week, because I work my quads in the gym on Tue, so I will sprint on Sunday.

you read all the scientific studies and jargons, but your genetics has alot to do with it, you have to go with personal experience not theories.

 

[musclegirl28]

I am a female bodybuilder... I'm 19 week out from a show... I am 27% bodyfat... looking to shed all the way down to minimal bodyfat. I have thus far lost 16 pounds in 6 weeks, and continue to drop 2-3 pounds per week on average. My goal is to lose weight without losing too much muscle. My cardio has been 45 minutes 5 times a week on the stationary bike at a moderate pace. What would you suggest I do in terms of cardio, knowing what I want to achieve?

 

[Daisy_Girl]

I would ditch the 5x a week of moderate cardio.

I would change it to 3x a week HIIT (30min), 2x steady state cardio (45min).

 

[musclegirl28]

Thanks daisy girl, I'll try that... what type of exercise would you think is good?
Could I do the HIIT on the stationary bike? (the reason why i prefer stationary bike is because I own one... so I hit it first thing in the morning... )