Hi Boss,
I'm pretty instinctive with things like this. If the bodyfat appears to be coming off, don't do additional cv work. It's not really necessary. I have always found in past experiences, that cardio is needed for me to shift the last 15lbs or so of fat. I'll probably start with 30mins cardio, in the next couple of weeks. 8 weeks out is usually when i add it. i'd usually do 30mins walking on the treadmill at around 3 - 4 mph, first thing in the morning (before breakfast). For me this means 4.45 am. I'll increase it week by week as needed. Last time out, i ended up doing 1hr a.m 1hr p.m every day. I actually find that low impact cv like walking, really helps bring out the detail in my legs. Ironically however, it's only when i stop doing the cv, and my legs fill back out, that they look their best. This holds true for pretty much everyone i've talked to. The cardio works the legs regularly, which brings out details but keeps them flat. When the cv stops, the legs recover, and the muscle can then rest and replenish their glycogen and nitrogen stores. This means, that all cv stops at least one week out. |