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2004/07/23, 05:09 AM
Please ignore this post -in the absence of any mods I am bumping all posts up the line to bury some offensive posts
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2004/07/14, 08:40 PM
Hi,
I usually workout in the morning. I do my weight training and cardio on separate days however, I have been wanting to add more cardio, but have heard you shouldn't do cardio and weights at the same time. I have been thinking about doing my weights in the morning and cardio in the evening or vise versa, would I burn more fat by doing the cardio in the evening? I am confused on this.
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2004/07/14, 08:59 PM
I haven't heard of "best time for cardio" but I imagine it's when you feel more energized. I don't think you'll burn "more" fat at a certain time of the day. But if you feel more energy in the mornings you may end up working harder and, therfore, burn more fat.
If your a morning person, do cardio in the mornings and lift in the evening. ...and vice versa
It's ok to mix up cardio and weights in one session as long as you do cardio for last. ...to save your energy for lifting. Though it may decrease muuscle gains.
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2004/07/14, 10:51 PM
Always let your resistance training take priority over your cardio. So, do your weight training when you are the most fresh and have your recovery shake. The benefits from weight training session far outweigh the calorie expenditure from a cardio session. Do your cardio if you are going to do it on the same day 6-8 hrs. later if possible. Your cardio session will simply add to your caloric deficit, which is what is needed to tap into your fat stores.
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bb1fit@freetrainers.com
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2004/07/15, 03:13 PM
Thannks for the feedback on the cardio. I just have one other question for the experts. I am beginning to really see some shape in my upper body and don't want to lose that, but my fat percentage is higher than it should be, so how many days per week do you suggest doing Cardio? Just for more info, I am 5"7 female and weight 126.
Thanks so much for your advice
Michelle
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2004/07/15, 08:27 PM
It does not matter a certain amount of days. What matters is that you are under your maintenance calories. Whatever it takes to do this, whether diet or exercise(and both are best), this is the amount you need to strive for. More is not always better, it could well lead to overtraining. So, any combination of diet and exercise that lead to a caloric deficit is what you are after. Whatever you do, do not neglect weight training. This will in the end be your best friend in the fight against fat. Muscle burns fat even at rest.
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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
bb1fit@freetrainers.com
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2004/07/16, 09:53 PM
Thanks guys for the feedback on cardio. You all are so smart on this stuff.:big_smile:
Thanks again
Michelle:love:
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