Posted by JJK on December 16, 2005, 10:08 am, in reply to "Post workout cardio" --Previous Message--
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Yea I'm thinking along the lines of 15 mins cardio with decent intensity, such as running, boxing, jump rope, spinning after my workout. Sounds like I will be ok doing that, and it lets me do much more than what I can do in the morning when I'm still half asleep!
: 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
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: 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."
:
: "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.
:
: 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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