Cardio Poll->

[CowPimp]

I jog for 10-15 minutes before every lifting session (4 times per week). I do this as a warmup, but I extended the session to 10-15 minutes to give my heart a little extra work. As well, I do HIIT cardio 2 times per week for about 20 minutes on the days that I don't lift.

 

[atherjen]

I dont do cardio! once in a blue moon. when I was preparing for comp I was only doing it 1-2x week.

...but I walk EVERYWHERES! at least an hour each day

 

[DFINEST]

I conduct cardio 3-4 times per week
running 3 - 5 miles at a time.

 

[Darkkmind]

I don't do cardio. It's hard enough for me to keep the weight on. My BF is 7%.

 

[scottrtrout]

What ever you decide to do just make sure you gradually add cardio week by week. Either inc time or # of days but not both in the same week.
But different types for different people. Try them all.

 

[Vieope]

I hate cardio but I love the serotonin spike after it.

 

[MarcusMaximus]

no cardio.. so i chose that option.
b/f ( bodyfat, not boyfriend ) at this point ~ 12- 15%

 

[madden player]

I voted for the no cardio, I try and stay lean with my diet. If I notice myself getting a little soft I will cut calories. I do own three dogs and they also help with the cardio but unless you got alot of fat to lose I would avoid cardio.

 

[austinite]

I am able to reduce BF% to < 10% w/o cardio. I gradually reduce calories over a period of 8-12 weeks. The rest of the year I stay around 12%-14% BF%. I am able to do this at 41 yr of age, too.

I am impressed, and interested since I'm 43. Question for you and others who have low BF with no cardio. Is this realistic for the natural athlete?

I do about 3 HIITs or 20 minute mod to high sessions per week on non-lifting days.

 

[sabre81]

i dont do carido in the gym or have a schedule. The only 'caridio' i get is a day when me and a few buddies play some football or basketball.

 

[solid10]

New Jersey..

 

[M.J.H.]

I hate cardio.

No cardio for me.

 

[ladybuilder]

I teach 2 Hiit 30-45min classes a week, been cutting them down to 30-45 min of mid tempo slow burn followed by some circuit, aero ball, floor work, pilates or whatever I feel like that day. Keeps the participants interested and me happy.

Tring to lose 10% BF in 4 months so I am doing 5-6 days of it a week.

 

[angelpaws]

I use treadmill or elliptical about 4 times a week 25-30 minutes each time. Dont know bodyfat.

 

[BerryBlis]

Hey,

I'm at about 7% (i'm a female) and I usually do 45 minutes 7 days a week, some days I do sprints and some days I just do moderate intensity (running or uphill walking). I eat a lot though to make up for it. (I'm one of those strange ones that loves cardio though....). I have to warn you though, it's really hard to put on muscle with that much cardio (I'm trying without a whole lot of luck...., but i'm stuborn and need my morning run...)

BerryBlis

 

[P-funk]

I used to do some cardio (usually HITT). Now I don't do any. Instead I am really seious about my rest intervals and when I want to work on my endurance or cardiovascular conditioning I just shorted them.

 

[Missfit4all]

I was (and still am) in serious need of BF loss. 10 pounds. I was doing 1 hour a day 7 days a week and was losing BF of 1lb per week.... as o matter o fact... right on schedule! then i started listening to some Big talkers say "That's too much" "You'll burn out" "You're Metabolism will b in overdrive" So....................i backed off and tried like they recommended... "every other day-- 20 minutes a day." (short and sweet) Well guess what i found? It was only enough to Maintain!! No more loss of BF No more losing A single pound? As a matter o fact. i gained 1 pound back? I'm going back to what i know works, for me, for BF loss. Cardio -- 7 days a week -- 1 hour a day ---lose 1 pound per week! (10 more to go!!!) This works for me, anyway?


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