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?
yes, but will it be as effective as in a fasted state, or will I simply be using carbs for feul.It will still burn the same number of calories...
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?or right after your workout ...
Fasted state Low intensity cardio is not as effective as a Midday fed state session. Provided you are eating optimally.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.
In terms of catabolism, yes.The difference wont be huge though will it?
thanks for the info. I am planning on incorporating more of it into my current routine.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?
Did you just admit you wear panties?? :blink:don't worry LO .. panties are unbunched
LO - How about fasted state moderate-high intensity cardio... how does that stack up?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?
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.
It doesn't stack at all. Its terrible in terms of muscle loss.LO - How about fasted state moderate-high intensity cardio... how does that stack up?
It doesn't IMO.LO - How about fasted state moderate-high intensity cardio... how does that stack up?
Fasted state Low intensity cardio is not as effective as a Midday fed state session.
Does that mean to do it on an empty stomach? If so, I find it hard to believe there is no catabolic activity, low intensity or not.Low intensity cardio first thing in the morning is much more effective than any mid day session will be.
If the heart rate is kept low, there will be no catabolic activity.
How empty do you consider empty (time wise since last meal)? And furthermore does it matter then if it is first AM or not if it is indeed empty.Yes on an empty stomach and no it does't cause any catabolic activity.
You can ask any one of my clients.
Contrary to popular belief, upon wakening you are not very catabolic unless you are starving yourself to begin with. Granted you need to have your diet down and can't be following any of these ridiculous diets that limits carb or food intake after 5pm....
Interesting. I was totally unaware of this.Contrary to popular belief, upon wakening you are not very catabolic unless you are starving yourself to begin with.
Let me clarify the question. If I have not eaten in 3-4 hours and then do cardio, would it not be sufficient empty stomach condition? I plan my meal schedule to allow for empty(ier/iest) stomach LI cardio, but it is midday.How empty do you consider empty (time wise since last meal)? And furthermore does it matter then if it is first AM or not if it is indeed empty.
I agree with that. For me, my last meal is my post workout meal thoughI eat my last meal right before I go to bed, as you should
Then I would switch to a large meal that coincides with a shake. Whey/Water, large meal.I agree with that. For me, my last meal is my post workout meal though
I am done training around 9-9:30. By the time i get home, have my shake and oatmeal it's time for bed.
It is a shakeThen I would switch to a large meal that coincides with a shake. Whey/Water, large meal.
Ah right. I twig.I mean whole food, not liquified.
That's fine.I'm not answering anymore questions. I'm giving too much away. I got a mortgage to pay damnit!
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