What cardio to do??

[Alfz]

I always thought a low intensity cardio would be best since im bulking

After reading this i have some second thoughts

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/satter2.htm

I used to run for cardiovascular health..20mins~ low intensity..and perhaps hopefully burn a bit of fats if possible.

What'd you guys think of me doing high intensity 10mins~ 2~ times a week.

And when it says high intensity what does it mean? Just a continuous run high intensity? Or what?

[Zensuji]

tbh i think the best cardio is the one you enjoy and will stick too. i like swimming, walking, cycling all done out side.

[BBing_Addict]

read the sticky
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=747976

[ShadyShadow13]

i agree with the guy above .. you do the thing that you enjoy the most and you can adjust the the intensity ..
like if you wanna do it high intensity you can try doing some harder work .. one that will raise your heart beat alot .. and a lower one .. is one the raise it to areasonable degree

[Mourning Tide]

How about low intensity on the days you lift and high intensity on off days (except for after leg day)

[Alfz]

Actually i dont have lots of interest in cardio lol

After reading Alan's thread for the 5th time maybe , i guess high intensity?

Btw how does high intensity work? Sprint for xx seconds and jog for xx and repeat or continuous fast jog for 10~ mins?

[Mark42]

Actually i dont have lots of interest in cardio lol

After reading Alan's thread for the 5th time maybe , i guess high intensity?

Btw how does high intensity work? Sprint for xx seconds and jog for xx and repeat or continuous fast jog for 10~ mins?

Try HIIT a couple of times per week. It's effective for most people at burning the fat. Read the attached

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/richb3.htm

[Zensuji]

Actually i dont have lots of interest in cardio

stop thinking of it as doing cardio and find something you enjoy....that happens to be cardio

[Uriel_da_man]

tbh i think the best cardio is the one you enjoy and will stick too.

^^^^

[RU4A69]

Running is bull****. It is not favorable to body composition. It is not compatible weight bodybuilding. You have two legit options.


Do LOW IMPACT low intensity cardio: This will not cause metabolic/hormonal/CNS stress. The body composition effect will be negligable for most endos.

Moderate intensity low impact: This is not preferred but most people are more likely to actually do this. Cycling, elliptical, and swimming are great options.

Do LOW IMPACT high intensity cardio w/intervals or rests: You will need a sled, atlas stone, farmer's handles, or a wheelbarrow for this. This sort of "strongman" training works the anaerobic energy systems in a different way than lifting (because you are moving w/ the weight). Most importantly, this WILL positively affect body composition and strength levels.

[Alfz]

Running is bull****. It is not favorable to body composition. It is not compatible weight bodybuilding. You have two legit options.


Do LOW IMPACT low intensity cardio: This will not cause metabolic/hormonal/CNS stress. The body composition effect will be negligable for most endos.

Moderate intensity low impact: This is not preferred but most people are more likely to actually do this. Cycling, elliptical, and swimming are great options.

Do LOW IMPACT high intensity cardio w/intervals or rests: You will need a sled, atlas stone, farmer's handles, or a wheelbarrow for this. This sort of "strongman" training works the anaerobic energy systems in a different way than lifting (because you are moving w/ the weight). Most importantly, this WILL positively affect body composition and strength levels.

hell i don't have those.

All i have is a mountain bike at home lol

[BKzProblem]

I enjoy jump ropeing alot. its not boring, plus you burn alot of cals in a short period of time. It works for me =)

[Rachel_n_SD]

Running is bull****. It is not favorable to body composition. It is not compatible weight bodybuilding. You have two legit options.


Do LOW IMPACT low intensity cardio: This will not cause metabolic/hormonal/CNS stress. The body composition effect will be negligable for most endos.

Moderate intensity low impact: This is not preferred but most people are more likely to actually do this. Cycling, elliptical, and swimming are great options.

Do LOW IMPACT high intensity cardio w/intervals or rests: You will need a sled, atlas stone, farmer's handles, or a wheelbarrow for this. This sort of "strongman" training works the anaerobic energy systems in a different way than lifting (because you are moving w/ the weight). Most importantly, this WILL positively affect body composition and strength levels.

I disagree. i'm an endo/meso and running is king for me. i've done it all, swimming, cycling, stairmill, stairstepper, all done at different intensities and all experimented with HIIT.

nothing, and i mean nothing, compares to running in how it dramatically affected my body composition.

it's probably the meso in me, but running lots, and running long distances has never caused a problem with my gains, or with muscle retention.

[Alfz]

I enjoy jump ropeing alot. its not boring, plus you burn alot of cals in a short period of time. It works for me =)

Totally destroys my calves lol.. And i squat every alternate days O.o