I have read a ton of past posts but wanted to start one specifically based on my situation.
I am 6'2" 225. I have decent size but have always been scared of getting "skinny" since I had so much trouble putting on weight initially. So now I am to the point where I want to lean out a bit but I am in no hurry and would rather do this gradually to spare as much muscle as possible.
In order to manage life and the gym I have resorted to lifting 3 times a week and have been consistent with this for the past several years (Monday, Wednesday & Friday). I was thinking of throwing in 30 minutes of elliptical on Tuesdays and Thursdays. That way I have something going on 5 days a week. I wakeboard quite a bit so that probably gives me a little extra activity on the weekends etc.
My question is mainly this... Based on my M,W,F lifting schedule when would you guys recommend throwing in my cardio? I also have a bunch of caffeine and ephedrine and was wondering if that would help significantly or not? I have never taken any fat burners. If you think the EC stack would be helpful what dosages would you recommend taking and at what time(s) during the day? Is it good to take Saturday and Sunday to rest or should I throw in some more cardio on those days or perhaps my lifting days?
I realize diet is just as important and I think I am pretty good right now. I get enough calories (not always perfectly clean) to maintain well at 225 so I figure a little cardio will burn the additional calories that are maintaining me right now.
Any suggestions as to a solid regimen?
I am 6'2" 225. I have decent size but have always been scared of getting "skinny" since I had so much trouble putting on weight initially. So now I am to the point where I want to lean out a bit but I am in no hurry and would rather do this gradually to spare as much muscle as possible.
In order to manage life and the gym I have resorted to lifting 3 times a week and have been consistent with this for the past several years (Monday, Wednesday & Friday). I was thinking of throwing in 30 minutes of elliptical on Tuesdays and Thursdays. That way I have something going on 5 days a week. I wakeboard quite a bit so that probably gives me a little extra activity on the weekends etc.
My question is mainly this... Based on my M,W,F lifting schedule when would you guys recommend throwing in my cardio? I also have a bunch of caffeine and ephedrine and was wondering if that would help significantly or not? I have never taken any fat burners. If you think the EC stack would be helpful what dosages would you recommend taking and at what time(s) during the day? Is it good to take Saturday and Sunday to rest or should I throw in some more cardio on those days or perhaps my lifting days?
I realize diet is just as important and I think I am pretty good right now. I get enough calories (not always perfectly clean) to maintain well at 225 so I figure a little cardio will burn the additional calories that are maintaining me right now.
Any suggestions as to a solid regimen?