Myth or Fact

[MarkT]

Hey everyone,

I am torn on an issue that I'd love some help on. I've been reading alot lately about how cardio/aerobic workouts breaks into necessary protein that is a must for muscle development/growth.

I normally do 30-40 min of intense cardio after each strength training day workout - is this a smart move or should I be keeping intense cardio workouts to 1 day a week on a 3 day workout schedule.

I read from multiple sources that strength training/weights will aide in fat loss cause of the 'afterburn' effect, where as Cardio burns fat at that moment but also uses the protein that the muscles need, hindering muscle growth.

My goal is athletic thick vs bodybuilder thick.

Thanks for your time guys,

 

[Zuke]

I would rather see u do ur cardio in the A.M. before u eat anything that way it will be used most effectivley to burn fat. I would spend anytime afteer a workout eating some simple carbs and protein. This is because u are in the "recovery window".

 

[xcelbeyond]

How 'bout doin' ur cardio in the A.M. before u eat anything only on the days you DON'T workout with weights? Depending how many days a week that is, my suggestion would be 3x a week.

 

[neverbigenuf]

In response to doing cardio on nonweight days, is that pushing towards overtraining? I workout....

Chest/Back day 1
Legs day 2

rest day 3

Shoulders/arms day 4

rest day 5

I dont want to overtax my CNS but I need to fit in cardio while still making gains. Too much, too little?????

 

[Zuke]

No i do not think u will be overtaxing ur CNS at all.

 

[MarkT]

I'm currently doing a 3x workout routine.

Monday:
Chest
Tri
Shoulders

Wed:
Lower Body

Friday:
Bicep
Back

All currently with cardio.

 

[ag-guys]

I would rather see u do ur cardio in the A.M. before u eat anything that way it will be used most effectivley to burn fat. I would spend anytime afteer a workout eating some simple carbs and protein. This is because u are in the "recovery window".

good advice.

AG
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