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Old 05-31-2005, 03:26 PM   #1
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Low intensity cardio during the day

Is there any benefit of doing an hour of low intensity cardio midday? I missed this morning's cardio session and need to know if it would still provide the same benefits if I upped the time to an hour vs. 1/2. Should I just do HIIT instead?
 
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Old 05-31-2005, 03:29 PM   #2
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what would you call "low"
 
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Old 05-31-2005, 03:35 PM   #3
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It will still burn the same number of calories...
 
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Old 05-31-2005, 03:40 PM   #4
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It will still burn the same number of calories...
yes, but will it be as effective as in a fasted state, or will I simply be using carbs for feul.

BTW, the cardio I'm talking about is either the stationary bike or the treadmill @ 65-75%MHR.
 
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The point of cardio is to burn calories. You're thinking about it too much.
 
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Old 05-31-2005, 03:46 PM   #6
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I guess I'll go ahead then. thanks guys.
 
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if WILL be effective, however, not AS effective as first thing in the morning or right after your workout ... try to do it about 2 hours after eating
 
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or right after your workout ...
So cardio after a workout is more effective than cardio in the middle of a non-workout day? Does cardio after workout have any other downsides as opposed to cardio in a fasted state?
 
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according to bobo and others that know cardio after a workout is more effective than just doing cardio in the middle of the day ... however you shouldn't go as long .. max 30 minutes after workout at 60-65% of max hr

i usually do it after my workout .. although recently i've started doing cardio on an empty stomach in the morning AND after my workouts .. but i'm 4 weeks out from a show
 
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Good Luck in the show, btw Glen....

I do the same thing, actually... Moderate / High Intensity Cardio in the a.m. before breakfast 6 days / week and light cardio immediately post workout 4-5 days a week.
 
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Old 06-01-2005, 06:42 AM   #11
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Ok, thats very good to hear actually. Considering the time I leave home in the morning, it would be impossible to squeeze an extra hour of low intensity cardio in. I already have trouble to get into bed early enough to get a good amount of night's rest.

I'm not preparing for a show so there's no real need to have like 10 cardio sessions per week

GL with the show, your body at this point is my short-term goal, if I reach that I'll be very happy, but we're never satisfied, are we?
 
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Old 06-01-2005, 08:21 AM   #12
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yes, but will it be as effective as in a fasted state, or will I simply be using carbs for feul.

BTW, the cardio I'm talking about is either the stationary bike or the treadmill @ 65-75%MHR.
Fasted state Low intensity cardio is not as effective as a Midday fed state session. Provided you are eating optimally.

Edit... Glenihans case is an exception. So don't get your panties in a bunch Ok G?
 
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Old 06-01-2005, 08:53 AM   #13
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The difference wont be huge though will it?
 
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The difference wont be huge though will it?
In terms of catabolism, yes.
 
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don't worry LO .. panties are unbunched
 
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Old 06-01-2005, 11:38 AM   #16
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Fasted state Low intensity cardio is not as effective as a Midday fed state session. Provided you are eating optimally.

Edit... Glenihans case is an exception. So don't get your panties in a bunch Ok G?
thanks for the info. I am planning on incorporating more of it into my current routine.
 
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don't worry LO .. panties are unbunched
Did you just admit you wear panties??

BWHAHAHAHA!
 
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Fasted state Low intensity cardio is not as effective as a Midday fed state session. Provided you are eating optimally.

Edit... Glenihans case is an exception. So don't get your panties in a bunch Ok G?
LO - How about fasted state moderate-high intensity cardio... how does that stack up?
 
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You should eat carbs around high intsnsity cardio due to the upregulation of glut 4 receptors in muscle cells. When that happens more glucose is shuttled to muscle cells as opposed to fat cells.

I also could never perform a good HIIT session without some form of carbohydrate in me.
 
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