Getting set fir a photoshoot, need help

[shakenblake]

Have a photoshoot set up in a few months here, and looking to lean out. Cardio is obviously a must buy the debate is the best time to get it in. I have heard after weights obviously because glycogen is depleted so fat is drawn upon, and others say do semi-fasted cardio while sipping BCAA's. Would love some tips here.

Also, as far as macros go, is it better for a less fat or less carbs because I have heard both. Obviously carbs being only pwo simple sugars and the rest of the day fruits and veggies

 

[badwolf42]

I really don't think it matters much in the long run. The key is just consistency.

I like tabata work for cardio instead of steady rate. A hard 4 minutes is more appealing to me than a boring hour. Its just something to think about throwing in when the longer cardio starts to wear on you.

 

[shakenblake]

I really don't think it matters much in the long run. The key is just consistency. I like tabata work for cardio instead of steady rate. A hard 4 minutes is more appealing to me than a boring hour. Its just something to think about throwing in when the longer cardio starts to wear on you.

I am running HIIT workouts like a mofo for 20-25 minutes after workout ed.

 

[jgntyce]

I really don't think it matters much in the long run. The key is just consistency. I like tabata work for cardio instead of steady rate. A hard 4 minutes is more appealing to me than a boring hour. Its just something to think about throwing in when the longer cardio starts to wear on you.

what specific Tabata do you do?

 

[badwolf42]

what specific Tabata do you do?

I vary it. Usually on the elliptical, bike or battling ropes. Sometimes the stair stepper or goblet squats

 

[Tabascoonall]

diet first then worry about cardio, i know i am about to cut for a shoot in july also and i am only planned to do 2 or 3 sessions of HIIT 30sec sprint/1.5min jog for 20 minutes. You can do whatever cardio you like but your diet has to be in check. I would do one or two MISS sessions and then one HIIT session. but thats just me

 

[Tabascoonall]

Really good advice here. A lot of folks start dieting AND go overboard with cardio at the beginning of their cut. Almost always proves to be a disaster, unless they are on tons of gear.

Thank you, couldn't agree more, when people think of the word "cut" all that comes to their mind is hours of cardio and eating a salad a day, its sad it really is

 

[EatMoar]

Thank you, couldn't agree more, when people think of the word "cut" all that comes to their mind is hours of cardio and eating a salad a day, its sad it really is

Lol I sometimes forget to get al my calories in even when cutting aha.

 

[Battossi]

Cut calories by 100 to 200 3 days before. Then increase calories by 100 or 200 over maintenance the next day. If you are truely photoshoot ready this should result in supercompensation.

Same trick bodybuilders use pre show. Your coach should have went over this with you.....

 

[Tabascoonall]

what are your macros so far, give us some stats

 

[shakenblake]

what are your macros so far, give us some stats

the macros I got were 239 protein, 70g fat and 411 carbs. My stats are 240 lbs, 13-14% bf, 5'10.5

 

[Tabascoonall]

ok ok whens your shoot? you said a few month like April

 

[shakenblake]

what are your macros so far, give us some stats

but I am only getting 100 carbs in on low days and maybe 300 on high days

 

[Battossi]

but I am only getting 100 carbs in on low days and maybe 300 on high days

That's really low......

 

[shakenblake]

ok ok whens your shoot? you said a few month like April

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