Cardio duration

[SisterSteel]

Re: Cardio duration

muscle isn't used as an energy source during cardio, fat and carbs are. The more intense your exercise is, the more carbs become a higher percentage of the fuel used. I'm not sure of the formula hes referring to, but the most common is 220-your age X (.65-.85). this puts you roughly in the 65-85% range of your estimated max HR. Sticking in this range will ensure you're burning an adequate amount of calories and you're working your heart enough to see cardiovascular benefits.
Another option is to check out High Intensity Interval Training.

You can also use a similar equation where your resting heart rate is taken into account. In the past I used that equation but now I don't bother. With time you know where you need to be to get what you want done.

[exphys88]

You can also use a similar equation where your resting heart rate is taken into account. In the past I used that equation but now I don't bother. With time you know where you need to be to get what you want done.

Yeah, I don't use it anymore either. I used to be obsessed about my hr monitor.

[Fuelfan]

EX,
So if I did the math right that's going to stick me at between 189-192! I'm missing something cause I think I would die in that range. Here are some of my stats as of today and my goal and maybe you could tell me where I need to sick my heart at. So right now i'm 42, 5' 9", 243 and I would guess roughly 16% bf. I can still see my abs up top but have lost them from mid to pelvis (been trying to bulk and eating like a freakin pig). I want to melt down a bit and get back into the maybe 9-11% for the summer. I just don't want to burn to much of my hard earned muscle. I'm not interested in clen or T3 or anything like that at this point. Another thing I should add is my cycle and maybe I need to adjust that as well.
600mg Test E ew
900mg EQ ew
200mg Tren A eod (roughly 800 ew)
50mg dbol Ed
500mcg HCG ew
50mg aromasin Ed split in two dosages
I've discontinued all peps as of right now. I also run 200mg TNE and Cialis a few times a week. I have been considering dropping the Tren and going up on the EQ. Suggestions?

[exphys88]

EX,
So if I did the math right that's going to stick me at between 189-192! I'm missing something cause I think I would die in that range. Here are some of my stats as of today and my goal and maybe you could tell me where I need to sick my heart at. So right now i'm 42, 5' 9", 243 and I would guess roughly 16% bf. I can still see my abs up top but have lost them from mid to pelvis (been trying to bulk and eating like a freakin pig). I want to melt down a bit and get back into the maybe 9-11% for the summer. I just don't want to burn to much of my hard earned muscle. I'm not interested in clen or T3 or anything like that at this point. Another thing I should add is my cycle and maybe I need to adjust that as well.
600mg Test E ew
900mg EQ ew
200mg Tren A eod (roughly 800 ew)
50mg dbol Ed
500mcg HCG ew
50mg aromasin Ed split in two dosages
I've discontinued all peps as of right now. I also run 200mg TNE and Cialis a few times a week. I have been considering dropping the Tren and going up on the EQ. Suggestions?

Your range should be 115-150. I'd suggest maintaining around 115-130 and doing 1-3 min bursts up to 150ish every 5-10 mins.

[Fuelfan]

Thanks brother I'll make it happen!

[bigmike88]

Re: Cardio duration

I love the stair master! People think I'm crazy?

Stair master isn't no joke!

[Fit Guru]

muscle isn't used as an energy source during cardio, fat and carbs are. The more intense your exercise is, the more carbs become a higher percentage of the fuel used. I'm not sure of the formula hes referring to, but the most common is 220-your age X (.65-.85). this puts you roughly in the 65-85% range of your estimated max HR. Sticking in this range will ensure you're burning an adequate amount of calories and you're working your heart enough to see cardiovascular benefits.
Another option is to check out High Intensity Interval Training.

Finally!! I've been biting my lip thru this thread.i gaurentee the guy who said cardio burns muscle HATED cardio!as you know I train with Flex Lewis.and he does 2 hours a day min when preparing for the Olympia.if it burned muscle Neil Hill would NOT have him doing it.cardio allows you to eat more food which spares muscle.

[Fit Guru]

Low intensity for longer duration is key.

[exphys88]

Re: Cardio duration

Finally!! I've been biting my lip thru this thread.i gaurentee the guy who said cardio burns muscle HATED cardio!as you know I train with Flex Lewis.and he does 2 hours a day min when preparing for the Olympia.if it burned muscle Neil Hill would NOT have him doing it.cardio allows you to eat more food which spares muscle.

Yep. I can't lose fat without doing at least an hour a day. Probably because I'm a glutton though, lol.

[suprfast]

Well crap. Looks like I need to start doing cardio.

[SisterSteel]

Re: Cardio duration

Everyone should do cardio. It's broscience that you can't grow while doing cardio. It has MANY benefits.

[jpell]

Re: Cardio duration

One makes you a man, and the other makes your balls shrink.

In all seriousness, not much difference. Raising your heart rate to an aerobic bpm for 30 min 3 times per week will gibe you the benefit most of us are looking for, while preserving mass. If you are training for an endurance event, then this advice changes

^^^

[Orange24]

Everyone should do cardio. It's broscience that you can't grow while doing cardio. It has MANY benefits.

Amen

[Agley]

Re: Cardio duration

Well!!Cardio exercise has own importance for keep fitness of the body.Many people do this type of exercise every morning so they have not problem for health.I will also suggest you cardio exercise like cycling, running, rope skipping, swimming jumpng etc.According to me that 45min is the best duration of the cardio exercises...

[maxadam]

Re: Cardio duration

You should do run on treadmill to improve you endurance. You must be loosing your fat but if you want to maintain weight, you should do weight training. Increase the muscle weight and reduce the fat weight from body. This will improve your personality.