Cardio

[bapperfan]

Hey guys,

I was thinking about incorporating some cardio into my weights regiem (lifting 3x/wk, cardio on the other 3 days, rest on Sunday). Not looking to cut or anything, just to optimise CV fitness to help recovery after lifting and to keep bodyfat to a reasonable level.

I know that cardio before breakfast is good for cutting, but would you guys do it then in the off season aswell?

So, basically, question is:

1) do you do cardio off season?, and
2) when do you do it?


Thanks guys, and once again - love this forum

 

[BigChef]

Yes I do cardio in off-season and I do mine in the morning before breakfast and evening as well. I like to stay lean all year round. Cardio is good for the health. It depends on individuals and goals.

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[bapperfan]

Thanks for the reply BigChef - I know the info out there pretty much suggests what you have said, but just wanted some first hand feedback too. Cheers buddy!!!!!

 

[Creation]

Imo everyone should always do cardio...why work your biceps, triceps, chest, etc...but not work the muscle that keeps you alive ;p

I do 40 minutes very moderate pace post workout 4x a week

 

[Big Vin]

I do cardio every day. Always fasting too. 45 minutes. Dieting/training down to become smaller but leaner person for the long haul. I'm 46.
Went from 6'1" 307 pounds....now at 228 and starting to actually look decent. It's taken me a solid 8 months to accomplish so far. Shooting for 10% BF...now around 18% .

 

[D BO]

My knees are fucked up right now so i cant cardio really just slow walking, but when I did and when I can again it will be morning time fasted and yea in the offseason as well.

 

[aphextwin]

Just fit in cardio into your schedule. I do mine after weight training. I am really liking the Pre-cor elliptical machine....easy on joints. You want to keep the heart strong.

 

[bigcat56]

gentle incline walking, like 2.0-2.5 mph @10% incline is great for recovery. The incline makes you take a longer stride, stretch a bit, and is easier on the joints,

keep a slow pace for off-season so it aids in recovery by flushing blood without being taxing enough to act as another stressor

 

[gettinbigger]

I do 20 min of cardio 4 days per week, post workout, not too intense but just enough to keep my heartrate around 130 to minimize muscle burning.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

I do cardio all year. I like low intensity fasted cardio in the mornings, and 20-30 mins HIIT in the evenings. The only thing I change is how many days a week Im doing it, ranges from 2-5x a week depending on goals.

 

[Thunder46]

I do cardio all year. I like low intensity fasted cardio in the mornings, and 20-30 mins HIIT in the evenings. The only thing I change is how many days a week Im doing it, ranges from 2-5x a week depending on goals.

I do cardio year round usually in the morning or after workout I think HIIT is great when trying to cut