Real BEST Cardio

[Fukkenshredded]

Bull_dog is absolutely correct. Eating less is NOT the same as exercising more.

 

[Bulldog_10]

Re: Hmmmmmmmmmm?

Maybe I missed something here, but why not just do cardio because it's good for you? It strengthens the heart and lungs, and makes the whole body function more efficiently. Our society has become so sedentery thats its ashamed, just because you look like your healthy on the outside, dosnt mean that you actually are on the inside. Being 230 at 6% bodyfat means nothing if you get out of breath walking to your car. In the words of the famous Jeep Swenson, "I never do cardio", by the way he also later died of a heart attack. Cardio is good for you no matter what the reasoning behind why your doing it, just do it.

Good post.

 

[poantrex]

Amen! Cardio decreases blood pressure, increases insulin sensitivity, increases endurance, and is all around good for your cardiovascular health.

EVERYONE should do cardio, while bulking or cutting.

 

[Judah Bauer]

cardio actually doesn't burn that many calories, but the increase in nutrient partioning first, and metabolic rate second are the things that make it essential for many people to get ripped.

as for the most effective cardio, HIIT has been shown in studies to be 9 times more effective per minute of training on actual bodyfat lost than steady state cardio...this is on a study that compared the two of them specifically to see which was more effective for this purpose (if you wanna see it, run a search on google or something w/ HIIT and "Dr. Trembelay"). I do HIIT twice a week, and steady state twice a week for variety when I'm cutting.

Can some people get very lean w/o cardio? sure. But genetics are very important. I'm living proof. I've tried to get lean w/o cardio, w/ a PERFECT diet (high quality protein, only w3 fats, started w/ some carbs eventually went to none...VERY low calories...hard training)....and it didn't work. I need some type of energy system work to get lean. maybe if your insulin sensitivity/nutrient partitioning/metabolism is good...you don't. But just because you can do it, don't assume everyone can. Thats rather naive don't ya think?

 

[reallyfitguy]

I do no cardio either. I only diet. I have dropped as much as 46 pounds to cut up doing nothing but dieting and training w/out cardio.

 

[JoBu]

The best cardi IN THE WORLD is collegiate wrestling. It works every muscle in the body. Anyone who aregues is WRONG. LOL

I tend to shy away from rolling around on the floor with sweaty guys ...I don't care how much fat it burns.

Just fucking with you...but I'd rather run, bike, and swin anyway.

JoBu

 

[Mavy]

Cardio is important. You work out almost every other muscle in the body, why not the heart? A strong and healthy heart actually grows in size.

Best Cardio = crazy sex.
That is always what I do.

Cheers,
Mavy