When do you think is the most effective time for cardio? These are my choices for when I can get my cardio in.

In the morning fasted.

After my workout. (this would require me to run in boots, I workout in uniform)

Right before bed.

I perfer after my workout, but since you'd be doing it in boots I'd opt for the morning cardio. Just get some BCAA's for pre-during the cardio.

i do 20 min low int walk on incline after weights other than leg day so 3 days per week. 2 hiit sessions on 2 of my off days

Early morning, high intensity NON-fasted cardio (provided the pre-run meal is high protein, low carb, low fat). This has worked for me Hands down.

Benefits it's given me:
- much more fat burning than low intensity fasted cardio
- increased my fitness and respiratory (which LI doesn't do)
- increased my athletic performance (which LI doesn't do)
- Little to no muscle catabolism during the session
- time for other things (as it only takes a max of let's say 20 mins)

Originally Posted by Jaegernaut

When do you think is the most effective time for cardio? These are my choices for when I can get my cardio in.

In the morning fasted.

After my workout. (this would require me to run in boots, I workout in uniform)

Right before bed.

What is your diet structured like?

HIIT 2x per week AM fasted, off days. 3x per after weights for 15-20 min on the bike (slow but steady pace)

I prefer morning cardio.. but after your workout would be the next best thing.

IMO morning workouts are the best. Just because im generally sluggish and nothing wakes me up like 315lbs hovering over your chest

well i prefer both actually before my workouts with a lil bit of carbs in me for some energy and a 5-10 min high intensity cardio on treadmill and after weight training 20-40 min low intensity cardio on elliptical i do both 2x a week and either Hi intensity or low intensity 2x a week with 2 days off of cardio this is what has worked for me but its whatever is comfortable and works for you!

I would do it in the morning, not fasted. HIIT in the morning, it will raise your metabolism through the day and its time efficient.