I'm trying to lose fat and at the same time want to minimize losing muscle as much as possible. Losing fat is my top priority but preserving exisitng muscle is a close second.
I like to run (not sprint or HIIT). I do all pro's beginners routine 3 days a week and I run about 5 miles per day 3-4 times a week on days I don't lift. I take BCAAs before & after my cardio (& lifing) because I read somewhere on here that is what I should do to prevent muscle catabolism when doing cardio.
Any other suggestions how I can running this much without losing muscle mass?
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Thread: Cutting + Running
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06-06-2011, 09:54 AM #1
Cutting + Running
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06-06-2011, 11:04 AM #2
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06-06-2011, 11:44 AM #3
YEah, it's not only Greatly Exaggerated, it's just plain wrong. There is nothing that uniquely disqualifies running as a viable cardio tool while dieting for body composition results. The issues that people develop with running are typically around 1) overuse injuries and 2) inproper energy balance. Both issues can be created with any cardio. Although, I do agree that overuse is probably more common with running. People tend to try to do too much way too quick and things like schin splints, sore knees and other mechanical issues are the result.
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06-06-2011, 11:57 AM #4
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06-06-2011, 01:11 PM #5
It seems like the biggest natty lean guys all do steady state in addition to hiit cardio. Its good to hear the consensus of so many successful athletes even if its against conventional wisdom. There is one thing I am confused about...that the op says he is on a decent running routine that does no hiit. Its hard for me to believe that there is no hiit in a decent running routine.
Op? whats an example of your program? I am not a runner but I have seen alot of programs that have a day a week where the runners do sprints or hills.Jesus wasn't a pacifist
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06-06-2011, 01:53 PM #6
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06-06-2011, 02:20 PM #7
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