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Such thing as TOO MUCH aerobic exercise?
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YUp also a fan of early AM cardio , I just take in a scoop of whey and EC stack and hit it
StellarTiggy said:Like I said, what is your bodyfat percentage? If it's already low keep the cardio at 30 mins in the morning. You'll be risking burning muscle. Find out your bodyfat percentage...Besides, late cardio isn't as optimal as early morning because you'll probably burn the carbs you ate before the session anyway, unless you refrain from eating about 3 hours prior.
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sixpack01 said:
Power 90 is a program by Beach Body where you do a specific cardio and muscle grouping each other day. I like it. Pretty intense.
http://www.beachbody.com/jump.jsp?itemID=22&itemType=GATEWAY&iMainCat=0&iSubCat=22
Doing it 2x a day is not necessary. I think it is STUPID at this point. You should make your diet tighter, rather than ODing on the cardio. Excess cardio is not effective, in fact, it can start burning muscle tissue - especially if you are in a caloric deficit (cutting).
DIET is where fat loss comes.
DIET is where fat loss comes.
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Daisy_Girl said:
Yeah ... but it is only 30 minutes, 2x a day. so 1 hour total. I am cutting pretty tight - Tuna, Lean Chicken Strips, Water (80oz or so), and veggies. I also take between 50-100 of whey protein a day - usually 20 min after the first workout. That is the right time to take it correct?
Are you also weight training?
Why add in 2 sessions NOW? What will you do when you plateau? 2 hours a day? Silly.
Let the DIET do the work for you. Diet is what makes the BIGGEST difference in a physique - not excess cardio. Cardio definately has it's place and is important in fat loss, but it is a distant second to diet.
Excess cardio will eat muscle mass when in a caloric deficit. This will lower your metabolism. Which will make losing fat VERY hard.
Water should be much higher. Try about 128oz a day - 1 gallon.
Whey is taken immediately after weight training. Not necessary after cardio.
Cardio and weights should, ideally, be in separate workouts. If not possible, do weights 1st then cardio.
What kind of veggies? Any starchy carbs at all? What about re-feeds (cheat meals)?
Why add in 2 sessions NOW? What will you do when you plateau? 2 hours a day? Silly.
Let the DIET do the work for you. Diet is what makes the BIGGEST difference in a physique - not excess cardio. Cardio definately has it's place and is important in fat loss, but it is a distant second to diet.
Excess cardio will eat muscle mass when in a caloric deficit. This will lower your metabolism. Which will make losing fat VERY hard.
Water should be much higher. Try about 128oz a day - 1 gallon.
Whey is taken immediately after weight training. Not necessary after cardio.
Cardio and weights should, ideally, be in separate workouts. If not possible, do weights 1st then cardio.
What kind of veggies? Any starchy carbs at all? What about re-feeds (cheat meals)?
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Daisy_Girl said:
Veggies - broccoli, cauliflower, green beans
So I should stick to the 30 min I do in the power and wait till I stall and then kick in the 2nd 30 min??? Sounds good I guess.
I was told that it is nearly impossible to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time so I havent been doing much weight training at all except for 30 reps of biceps and 20 reps of swimmers (with dumbells).
Should I do cardio 1 day and then weights the next? Should I do cardio every day and then weights every other day? What type of weight routine should I do to lose weight (bicep curls, swimmers, triceps ... that kind of stuff ... and how much of each)?
No starchy carbs - should I add some?? I was doin the Atkins thing but I am trying to find any way to lose weight effectively ... I would like to be down 40lbs by June 1st ... so that gives me 3 1/2 months!!
