Posted by TimD --Previous Message--
on December 16, 2005, 6:31 am, in reply to "Re: Morning Cardio"
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Post workout cardio is just fine, just limit it to about 20 mins and keep it moderate. In fact, a lot of people do this as a cool down, and it can actually help in recuperation, the key is keep it moderate, and it won't cut into your muscles. As to post workout shakes, they're fine, the body does nee some protein, carb and fat after a workout, and if you really nail it down, some experts say within 30 mins of
working out, and thats fine, but I've never let it bother if I had to wait up to an hour after, and you can always start the clock after your post W.O. cardio. The only time I'd worryabout cardio being catabolic if if it's long in duration (an hour or so) done 5 or more times a week. I've never seen a really well built long distance runner, but what you're decribing should be fine
Tim
: So I think I will do the AM cardio then, but is there any NEGATIVE
: about doing post-workout cardio? Would I gain less muscle or
: lose less fat by doing it after my workout? I would actually
: prefer POST workout cardio but not if there is negatives with
: doing so, such as delaying my protein shake from working out by
: another 20 mins because of cardio, etc.
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: I would follow Dr. John Berardi's recommendation:
: "AM fasted cardio should be done when you're only
: interested in body comp and you have either a mesomorphic or
: endomorphic body type."
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: "AM fasted cardio should never be done when you're an
: anaerobic athlete requiring strength and power or you simply
: have an ectomorphic (naturally skinny) body type."
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: I get the sense that you are not a naturally skinny guy and that
: you are training primarily for better body composition.
: Therefore morning cardio is for you.
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: If both morning and after workout work for you, then do
: whichever one is more enjoyable/convenient!
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: Wow, after years of reading that cardio in the morning is the
: greatest thing for burning fat, this article was like getting
: hit with an 18 wheeler! I'm more confused now than ever on when
: I should do my cardio, and whether doing it in the morning is
: hurting me more than helping! The only other time would be after
: my workout, and I've read similar articles that this is the
: worst time as well because my muscles need to recover after
: weight session and I need protein ASAP and cardio after working
: out would be like going backwards, etc. The main reason I
: switched to mornings was the fact that I wasn't sure if it was a
: good idea doing cardio after working out because by the time I
: finished my cardio, I was reaaalllyy depleted and I didn't want
: to hurt my recovery process, however right now my primary goal
: is more towards fat loss. Any suggestions on which of the 2,
: both work for me really but I want to try which would best work
: for fat loss with minimal muscle loss and maximum recovery!
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: THANKS!!!
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