Cardio

Engine#9 · 02-26-2001, 04:27 PM

Hey guys, I have decided to add a little cardio to my routine because summer is coming up. I really don't know jack about it so any advice is welcome. I was planning on running in the mornings maybe 4 times a week. Is this too much or not enough?, How long should I run?

Current routine
Monday- Arms
Tues-Legs
Wed- Off
Thurs-Chest
Fri- Back

Thanks for your help guys.

Large And In Charge · 02-26-2001, 05:29 PM

Sounds like a good plan to me. Just remember that cardio will limit your strength gains. It is good though that you are planning to run in the morning and the ideal time to run is before you put anything into your stomach after you wake up. This is when your body is depleted from carbs and it will go right into the fat burning process.

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Scotty the Body · 02-27-2001, 03:23 PM

4 times a week is plenty, you want to go about 30 to 45min at your target heart rate and like Large said, morning on an empty stomic is best. Try to wait 30 min before eating after you've done your cardio, your body will use fat to replenish itself if you can.

Pianomahnn · 02-27-2001, 03:34 PM

If you haven't run in a long time (6 months or more), you should start off slow the first 2 weeks or so.

Only run about a 1/2 mile the first week, then 1 mile the second. You don't want to stress your bones. By starting slow, your bones will strengthen to accomadate the new stresses being placed on them.

That is my only advice.

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02-27-2001, 06:21 PM

IMO I would cycle it, the body is built to adapt,so I would throw out the idea you cycle it,pyramid it or whatever you like.

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02-26-2001, 04:27 PM	#1
Engine#9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 11	Cardio BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Hey guys, I have decided to add a little cardio to my routine because summer is coming up. I really don't know jack about it so any advice is welcome. I was planning on running in the mornings maybe 4 times a week. Is this too much or not enough?, How long should I run? Current routine Monday- Arms Tues-Legs Wed- Off Thurs-Chest Fri- Back Thanks for your help guys.

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mac sloan Guest Posts: n/a	IMO I would cycle it, the body is built to adapt,so I would throw out the idea you cycle it,pyramid it or whatever you like. ------------------ train smart not hard
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02-26-2001, 05:29 PM	#2
Large And In Charge Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 355	Sounds like a good plan to me. Just remember that cardio will limit your strength gains. It is good though that you are planning to run in the morning and the ideal time to run is before you put anything into your stomach after you wake up. This is when your body is depleted from carbs and it will go right into the fat burning process. ------------------ If you build it they will come

02-27-2001, 03:23 PM	#3
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	4 times a week is plenty, you want to go about 30 to 45min at your target heart rate and like Large said, morning on an empty stomic is best. Try to wait 30 min before eating after you've done your cardio, your body will use fat to replenish itself if you can.

02-27-2001, 03:34 PM	#4
Pianomahnn I bike to work. Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,224 Photos: 6	If you haven't run in a long time (6 months or more), you should start off slow the first 2 weeks or so. Only run about a 1/2 mile the first week, then 1 mile the second. You don't want to stress your bones. By starting slow, your bones will strengthen to accomadate the new stresses being placed on them. That is my only advice. ------------------ Pianomahnn.com Life is fun!!