[jays23]

Hi bro,
I'm 5' 9 192 and I have 10 pounds to lose and
I want to know if for weight loss you're doing cardio before workout of after or before and after?

Do you recommend to do it on an empty stomach?

How long do your trainning session last without the cardio while cutting?

And if somebody know a good abs routines, I'll appreciate , I have some problem with lower abs.


Thanks

[SwordBurn]

Well...

If you are weight lifting...then I do not recommend fasted cardio.

[Rodja]

Fasted cardio only is good, but if you cannot do it then, wait until after your WO. As already said, NEVER lift on an empty stomach.

[jmh80]

Agreed with Cauliflower Ear - always AFTER a workout.

[Compressiceps]

I try to keep weight training to 45 min. But never longer than 60.

[dpatterson]

I have found that cardio gives me the best results after the WO. We play several games of racquetball. I always seems to be a bit lighter the next morning. Oh and I eat about 1.5 hours before I WO.

If I could wake myself up early enough in the mornings I would try the fasted Cardio.

I have also attempted to play Racquetball before the WO... NOT FUN. Hard to get that push on the 3rd sets. Felt very weak on those days. Needless to say, I am not doing that anymore.

DP

[Fireproof]

If you are forced to do cardio and weight training close together, do your weight training FIRST, then your cardio as others suggested.

Why?

1. If you do cardio first (especially high intensity), you will be fatigued and low on glycogen, rendering your workout pretty pathetic (assuming you pushed yourself during cardio...and if you didn't, then what was the point. )

2. After your workout, glycogen levels are low, so your high intensity cardio would likely utilize the rest of it and get into fat stores quickly for energy.

I saw mention above of "fasted cardio." I don't believe it's ever really effective - at least not to the point that you should TRY to do fasted cardio on purpose.

Here's a good article on the Myth of Fasted Cardio...

[gunstar]

i'd do 45 mins. cardio in the morning on an empty stomach
and again in the evening for 30 mins.
and for abs try decline crunches,hanging leg raises and frog kicks a.k.a seated knee raises with or without light weights

[asianbabe]

Lately I have been doing cardio post-workout (20-25mins).. workouts are a bit long, but it means I get it all done in the one hit and frees up your mind/time to do other things during the day. I go as hard as I can after workouts.. (which only ends up being moderate pace after lifting) and it seems to be working well so far

[ReaperX]

After workout (assuming you lift first). Your glycogen stores will be drained out and you'll be in a better position to burn fat from cardio.

[SatireWolf]

I do cardio very early in the morning (5:45 AM) and cram down some creatine, BCAA's, and about 90 calories to give me enough fuel to get started. I burn between 600-800 calories in an hour (I bust my arse), so the 90 calories is just a drop in the bucket. If I don't cram down SOME nutrients I get pretty light headed by the end of the work out that early in the morning. That being said, I believe AFTER weight training is your best bet. I try not to do cardio on the same days I weight train unless there's a 3 hour gap though. I just can't put the same effort into it otherwise. I don't believe in doing cardio half-arsed. I train cardio just as hard as I lift, full speed ahead.