cardio type and duration

gus · 13-09-2004, 10:30 AM

hi guys,

a question for ur leanred gentlemen, how much cardio and how often in order to drop the fat, as is the age old concern i dont wanna loose to much muscle but i know if is gonna happen. any suggestions, ive been doing 20 mins 4 times a week on a cross trainer but not much is happening.

should i get my running shoes out and hit the pavements doing 5 mile runs any help advice or anecdotes wud be much appreciated.

cheers guy
gus

mark · 13-09-2004, 11:05 AM

I prefer using Cross country machines aswell Gus but I also try and run at least once a week.

I normally do about 20 minutes on the CC machine on a fairly high intesity level and I do that about 4 times a week.

I am not super lean but am losing my beer belly quickly.

themule · 13-09-2004, 11:07 AM

Hi Gus welcome to the board, everyone is different gus, as you know, but i am running between 20 and 35 mins every other day, and its working for me, i am sure the other guys will have their own opinions, but i thought id pass on what i am doing, good luck.

Dave.

toggsy · 13-09-2004, 12:32 PM

Im the sames as these guys,

Normally about 20-25 mins on the cross trainer. I have been known to go for a run, but it is not that often.

It will take time to see results, but as long as you keep your diet healthy, you should get to notice some changes.

jackamo · 13-09-2004, 01:38 PM

i finde for me doing 20-30 mins on rest days is gd or just 10 mins after training

gus · 14-09-2004, 09:42 AM

thanks for the input guys, u know whats it's like ur in the gym and 40 people are all putting in hours on the treadmill and u think god shudnt i being doing more cardio than this.

u feel like u need someone else to say, no u dont need hours running cos u will burn the muscle up.

how do u think maybe 3 times a week some form of hit running, done and dusted after 20 mins max, also im doing the split as follows wonder if i cud have any input on that.

day 1 chest and front delts 11 sets max on chest 3 sets delts
day 2 back and rear delts 12 sets back 3 delts
day 3 legs incl dead lifts and midlle delts
day 4 bi and tri's 6 sets bi's 9 for tri's
day 5 as for day 1
day 6 rest
day 7 rest
day 8 as for day 2 etc etc.

cheers gus

tissue · 14-09-2004, 11:27 AM

to be honest mate on i would have day 3 and 7 as the rest days which u hve day 7 as a rest day but do 20-30 mins gd cardio on thoughs days, but any 1 can disagree wiv me.....

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gus Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6 Rep Power:	cardio type and duration hi guys, a question for ur leanred gentlemen, how much cardio and how often in order to drop the fat, as is the age old concern i dont wanna loose to much muscle but i know if is gonna happen. any suggestions, ive been doing 20 mins 4 times a week on a cross trainer but not much is happening. should i get my running shoes out and hit the pavements doing 5 mile runs any help advice or anecdotes wud be much appreciated. cheers guy gus

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jackamo Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 430 Rep Power:	i finde for me doing 20-30 mins on rest days is gd or just 10 mins after training ______________________ FEEL THE PAIN OR GO HOME!!!!

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tissue Making Progress Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 421 Rep Power:	to be honest mate on i would have day 3 and 7 as the rest days which u hve day 7 as a rest day but do 20-30 mins gd cardio on thoughs days, but any 1 can disagree wiv me..... ______________________ "don't diss the spelling lol "

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13-09-2004, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
mark Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: England Posts: 365 Rep Power:	I prefer using Cross country machines aswell Gus but I also try and run at least once a week. I normally do about 20 minutes on the CC machine on a fairly high intesity level and I do that about 4 times a week. I am not super lean but am losing my beer belly quickly.

13-09-2004, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	Hi Gus welcome to the board, everyone is different gus, as you know, but i am running between 20 and 35 mins every other day, and its working for me, i am sure the other guys will have their own opinions, but i thought id pass on what i am doing, good luck. Dave.

13-09-2004, 12:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
toggsy Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Exeter Posts: 29 Rep Power:	Im the sames as these guys, Normally about 20-25 mins on the cross trainer. I have been known to go for a run, but it is not that often. It will take time to see results, but as long as you keep your diet healthy, you should get to notice some changes.

14-09-2004, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
gus Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6 Rep Power:	thanks for the input guys, u know whats it's like ur in the gym and 40 people are all putting in hours on the treadmill and u think god shudnt i being doing more cardio than this. u feel like u need someone else to say, no u dont need hours running cos u will burn the muscle up. how do u think maybe 3 times a week some form of hit running, done and dusted after 20 mins max, also im doing the split as follows wonder if i cud have any input on that. day 1 chest and front delts 11 sets max on chest 3 sets delts day 2 back and rear delts 12 sets back 3 delts day 3 legs incl dead lifts and midlle delts day 4 bi and tri's 6 sets bi's 9 for tri's day 5 as for day 1 day 6 rest day 7 rest day 8 as for day 2 etc etc. cheers gus