Cardio after dinner?

mariia · 01-13-2009, 08:51 AM

Can I try it or it?s a waste of time? I don?t have more time and a want to have dinner w/ my family ( although, I eat a little bit different...:P).

_Bethany_ · 01-13-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mariia

Can I try it or it?s a waste of time? I don?t have more time and a want to have dinner w/ my family ( although, I eat a little bit different...:P).

On week nights I always do my cardio after dinner (after I let it digest a little haha). I'm not sure of the science behind it, but I don't feel like I'm wasting my time.

mariia · 01-13-2009, 10:12 AM

Ok

... So.. maybe 1h30 before dinner?

Beefcupcake · 01-13-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mariia

Ok

... So.. maybe 1h30 before dinner?

That should be plenty time to digest your food before cardio.

mariia · 01-13-2009, 10:21 AM

Im going to try...

freebirdmac · 01-13-2009, 10:37 AM

If you are looking for fat loss, do 20 minutes of HIIT (high intensity interval training). Do your running/treadmill/elliptical/bike at a good pace to warm up, then up the incline/resistance/speed and move like your pants are on fire for 15-30 second, then drop back incline/resistance/speed for recovery (maybe 2 minutes), up the incline/resistance/speed for 15-30 seconds, drop back... for up to twenty minutes. Build up to 30 second intense/1 minute recovery. Give yourself a nice 5-10 minute cool down. Twice a week will do it.

mariia · 01-13-2009, 12:40 PM

THANK YOU very much... But just one question: I can do it after dinner without problems? How much time after ?

freebirdmac · 01-13-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mariia

THANK YOU very much... But just one question: I can do it after dinner without problems? How much time after ?

You can do it as soon as you're comfortable. It'll probably be at least an hour depending on what you eat.

ethereality · 01-13-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mariia

THANK YOU very much... But just one question: I can do it after dinner without problems? How much time after ?

My personal preference would be to do it without a full stomach, so wait until you have digested a bit...

You can eat dinner with your family, but if your goal is to burn fat, then try to make this meal a bit smaller and lower in carbs (protein/fat within reason is fine). Have a small snack (or the rest of dinner) after the cardio.

Just my opinion, though, see what works for you!!!

mariia · 01-13-2009, 01:28 PM

I agree... I will make a meal after the cardio session ..

mariia · 01-14-2009, 11:28 AM

First day with HIIT...Very cool...20 mins ...my heart almost explode:P...I recommend...( and I?m in good shape... although I can?t play soccer now because of an injury...

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