Weights + Cardio

[reemas]

Just wondering since I'm cutting is it ok to basically do HIT cardio 6 times a week and weight lift 3 times a week? basically do cardio & weight training together three times and the rest cardio always HIT. Does this sound intense meaning I guess i would have to increase by 100 cals if it is too much for the poor body :P

[Eileen]

Sounds like too much to me. HIIT is very intense, I'm suprized you are are physically able to do it that much.

I'd suggest you do HIIT on non-lifting days, and normal cardio on gym days.

[Karma007]

Originally Posted by reemas

Just wondering since I'm cutting is it ok to basically do HIT cardio 6 times a week and weight lift 3 times a week? basically do cardio & weight training together three times and the rest cardio always HIT. Does this sound intense meaning I guess i would have to increase by 100 cals if it is too much for the poor body :P

The AHA / NIH recommends HIIT only 3 times per week maximum, due to the CV strain. If a person does HIIT on the same days as weight lifting, they will lose muscle mass. What you should do is weight lifting 4 times / week with 15-20 minutes of 65% Max HR SS cardio afterwards, and HIIT the other two days (no lifting).

[snorkelman]

Many people would be whipped after that much cardio. The number that I keep hearing recommended is 3 days of HIIT and 3-4 days of lower/moderate intensity cardio - of course assuming you are still lifting.

[Irish_Fists88]

I do regualr cardio on my 4 of my 5 lifting days, then HIIT on the weekends with core muscle workout's. Seem's to be working great.

[reemas]

Hmm ok I guess 3 times HIT cardio and 3 times weight lifting. Sounds like fun!!

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[wlknier]

yea, too much HIIT for my taste...I keep it at 1-2 days and will perform LISS every other day...except on leg day...no cardio at all...my poor legs *

[creddington]

I do cardio and weights 6 days a week. HIT on three of the days. Do it early on a empty stomach/whey shake for best results.

[Silleli]

Originally Posted by Eileen

Sounds like too much to me. HIIT is very intense, I'm suprized you are are physically able to do it that much.

I'd suggest you do HIIT on non-lifting days, and normal cardio on gym days.

Originally Posted by Karma007

The AHA / NIH recommends HIIT only 3 times per week maximum, due to the CV strain. If a person does HIIT on the same days as weight lifting, they will lose muscle mass. What you should do is weight lifting 4 times / week with 15-20 minutes of 65% Max HR SS cardio afterwards, and HIIT the other two days (no lifting).

Follow this advice.

[wrath14]

I would go along with Silleli advice last thing you want to do is lose muscale if you can help it.