First off I just wanted to say this is not a "how to" thread on HIIT, but rather just seeking some information on productive/potentially counter productive times to utilize it (just wanted to throw that in with the abundance of HIIT threds.)
Basically I'm trying to get down to around 7-8% bf for summer and remain there from then on. I have been in a sense "bulking" for the past few months and on Monday I will be beginning the road.
Essentially what I am planning on doing over the next 3 months is to combine empty stomach static 65% max hr with intense HIIT training. Heres what I was thinking of doing
Monday: Back/no cardio
Tuesday: Empty stomach cardio at 130 bpm with mega-dosed BCAA (8 scoops of Xtend taken in before/during)
Wednesday: Triceps/Abs. Following this would be a 5 min warm up with 15 minutes of HIIT then 2 min cool down (8 scoops Xtend taken during lift and cardio)
Thursday: Legs
Friday: Biceps/Shoulders. Same HIIT routine as Wednesday
Saturday: Same as Tuesday
Sunday: Chest/Abs. No cardio.
This is a rough outline of what I was thinking, but after reading some threads on the board I'm a little bit worried. Will I be at a raised risk of muscle catabolism during my HIIT sessions because glycogen has been depleted while lifting? From the people who use HIIT here for both fat loss/athletic ability is this similar to something you use or potentially would?
Side notes if it matters: When I start in March I will not be on a low carb but still taking in around 30-35% carbs for at least 3-4 weeks. I will then switch to a CKD to try and get the last few % digits off over the final two months. Also I'm sitting around 215 and think 195-200 would bring me to around 7-8% so I'm looking to take my time with this cut to sacrifice 0 to -10% muscle. Last side note is diet will be 100% in check so its down to the training at this point.
Any help/ problems you guys see that I don't would be a major help (if there is any.)
Thanks guys.
Basically I'm trying to get down to around 7-8% bf for summer and remain there from then on. I have been in a sense "bulking" for the past few months and on Monday I will be beginning the road.
Essentially what I am planning on doing over the next 3 months is to combine empty stomach static 65% max hr with intense HIIT training. Heres what I was thinking of doing
Monday: Back/no cardio
Tuesday: Empty stomach cardio at 130 bpm with mega-dosed BCAA (8 scoops of Xtend taken in before/during)
Wednesday: Triceps/Abs. Following this would be a 5 min warm up with 15 minutes of HIIT then 2 min cool down (8 scoops Xtend taken during lift and cardio)
Thursday: Legs
Friday: Biceps/Shoulders. Same HIIT routine as Wednesday
Saturday: Same as Tuesday
Sunday: Chest/Abs. No cardio.
This is a rough outline of what I was thinking, but after reading some threads on the board I'm a little bit worried. Will I be at a raised risk of muscle catabolism during my HIIT sessions because glycogen has been depleted while lifting? From the people who use HIIT here for both fat loss/athletic ability is this similar to something you use or potentially would?
Side notes if it matters: When I start in March I will not be on a low carb but still taking in around 30-35% carbs for at least 3-4 weeks. I will then switch to a CKD to try and get the last few % digits off over the final two months. Also I'm sitting around 215 and think 195-200 would bring me to around 7-8% so I'm looking to take my time with this cut to sacrifice 0 to -10% muscle. Last side note is diet will be 100% in check so its down to the training at this point.
Any help/ problems you guys see that I don't would be a major help (if there is any.)
Thanks guys.