How Much Cardio?

**Neil R** · 22-12-2006, 10:09 PM

Currently 2 x 90 mins sessions, pre breakfast on saturday & sunday.

have about 15mins walk to work every AM & eve but don't count that as it doesn't exactly get me outta breath (yet!)

Xris · 28-01-2007, 01:23 PM

I'm off exercise as I'm recovering from minor surgery to a hand. Can't even warm up yet. However, the restart will involve 2 lots of HIIT per week. In this form of cardio, so they say, the high intensity of the interval training cranks up your metabolism to burn more calories after you've exercised, rather than merely during. As a bonus, it also triggers the anabolic effect so you don't end up burning all that hard-gained muscle. Recovery and nutrition will have to be optimum,. though.

Metalik · 04-03-2007, 06:26 PM

I do cardio 4 times a week, 3/4 of an hour on the cross trainer at high intensity and then 1/2 and hour on the treadmill at cadrio uphill. My goals are mainly to lose weight, but I do 1/2 hour on the weights after each session. I wish I had more energy for the weights, but the gut has to go first before I can build up

Gary

FitnessandNRG · 10-03-2007, 08:16 PM

I recommended minimum of 3 x 40mins plus CV sessions per week.
Simply CV only last for a period of 3 days, training 3x per week with a 24 hr gap inbetween allows you to maintain CV also reduce excess calories. Best method is to work off a HR monitor. Between 60 - 70% max HR runners etc, 30 - 55% for body builders.

kaiser07 · 13-04-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FitnessandNRG

I recommended minimum of 3 x 40mins plus CV sessions per week.
Simply CV only last for a period of 3 days, training 3x per week with a 24 hr gap inbetween allows you to maintain CV also reduce excess calories. Best method is to work off a HR monitor. Between 60 - 70% max HR runners etc, 30 - 55% for body builders.

Hi, just a query on the above figures for MHR, in particular the 30 - 55 % for bodybuilders. To follow that would give a guy of 45 yrs working out at 30% MHR,(following 220-45 yrs=175MHR).This would leave him doing cardio at an approx intensity of 52.5 bpm.? Is that figure a little low?

PhalacY · 19-07-2007, 02:40 AM

4 or more 45 min sessions a week..at least

cottagecheeseplease · 19-07-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xris

I'm off exercise as I'm recovering from minor surgery to a hand. Can't even warm up yet. However, the restart will involve 2 lots of HIIT per week. In this form of cardio, so they say, the high intensity of the interval training cranks up your metabolism to burn more calories after you've exercised, rather than merely during. As a bonus, it also triggers the anabolic effect so you don't end up burning all that hard-gained muscle. Recovery and nutrition will have to be optimum,. though.

I love HITT. I suggest it to anyone who is doing steady state (SS) cardio. You might get a few strange looks at the gym when you're sprinting for your life, but it's totally worth it. Ultimately, it depends on what you want from your workout.

rippedglutes · 21-07-2007, 05:59 PM

oooh i hate cardio!!

i only due while on a diet as ive got an active job already.

i use a stepper or i get on a treadmill and power walk. i work in the jail gym twice a week so i get the chance to use it then, otherwise its the stepper in the house for me when i can be bothered.

x8ren · 31-03-2008, 01:27 PM

Hi All.

1st post here. love the site.
Just joined the gym and plan on doing the following:
early morning cardio (7am) for approx 45 mins, 4 times a week.
HIIT, 3 times a week.
I'm looking to lose fat from body. Is it ok to do HIIT after weight training or best to do on seperate days? all help needed. thanks

**Tall** · 31-03-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x8ren

Hi All.

1st post here. love the site.
Just joined the gym and plan on doing the following:
early morning cardio (7am) for approx 45 mins, 4 times a week.
HIIT, 3 times a week.
I'm looking to lose fat from body. Is it ok to do HIIT after weight training or best to do on seperate days? all help needed. thanks

Welcome

HIIT after training.

Gentle (walking) non-fasted cardio (i.e. have a small about fo whey or bcaas and glutamine in water prior to walking) but before breakfast.

View Poll Results: How Much Cardio do you do per week?
None	8	13.33%
Sports related only	3	5.00%
1-2 sessions in the gym	9	15.00%
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4+ sessions in the gym	21	35.00%
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22-12-2006, 10:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
Neil R Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 679 Rep Power:	Currently 2 x 90 mins sessions, pre breakfast on saturday & sunday. have about 15mins walk to work every AM & eve but don't count that as it doesn't exactly get me outta breath (yet!) ______________________ APPLIED KNOWLEDGE, IS POWER!!! The real challenge is to be yourself in a world that wants you to be someone else!!

28-01-2007, 01:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
Xris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Where the muscle meets the metal Posts: 18 Rep Power:	Re: How Much Cardio? I'm off exercise as I'm recovering from minor surgery to a hand. Can't even warm up yet. However, the restart will involve 2 lots of HIIT per week. In this form of cardio, so they say, the high intensity of the interval training cranks up your metabolism to burn more calories after you've exercised, rather than merely during. As a bonus, it also triggers the anabolic effect so you don't end up burning all that hard-gained muscle. Recovery and nutrition will have to be optimum,. though.

04-03-2007, 06:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
Metalik Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power:	Re: How Much Cardio? I do cardio 4 times a week, 3/4 of an hour on the cross trainer at high intensity and then 1/2 and hour on the treadmill at cadrio uphill. My goals are mainly to lose weight, but I do 1/2 hour on the weights after each session. I wish I had more energy for the weights, but the gut has to go first before I can build up Gary

10-03-2007, 08:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
FitnessandNRG Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 3 Rep Power:	Re: How Much Cardio? I recommended minimum of 3 x 40mins plus CV sessions per week. Simply CV only last for a period of 3 days, training 3x per week with a 24 hr gap inbetween allows you to maintain CV also reduce excess calories. Best method is to work off a HR monitor. Between 60 - 70% max HR runners etc, 30 - 55% for body builders.

19-07-2007, 02:40 AM	#26 (permalink)
PhalacY Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15 Rep Power:	Re: How Much Cardio? 4 or more 45 min sessions a week..at least ______________________ You know you are a bodybuilder when someone asks you what day it is, and you respond with " legs."

21-07-2007, 05:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
rippedglutes Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west of scotland Posts: 39 Rep Power:	Re: How Much Cardio? oooh i hate cardio!! i only due while on a diet as ive got an active job already. i use a stepper or i get on a treadmill and power walk. i work in the jail gym twice a week so i get the chance to use it then, otherwise its the stepper in the house for me when i can be bothered. ______________________ www.rippedglutes.com

31-03-2008, 01:27 PM	#29 (permalink)
x8ren Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power:	Re: How Much Cardio? Hi All. 1st post here. love the site. Just joined the gym and plan on doing the following: early morning cardio (7am) for approx 45 mins, 4 times a week. HIIT, 3 times a week. I'm looking to lose fat from body. Is it ok to do HIIT after weight training or best to do on seperate days? all help needed. thanks

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