mix responses on cardio

**ultimo** · 06-05-2005, 06:36 AM

ok bros

im trying to lose weight. i posted my pics on the pics post thing haha.

i kicked my cardio up to 45 minutes last week, leaned out the most i have since i started. i was doing 30 minutes before.

i use the stepper, level 7 out of 15.

some guys have told me its to long...and to intense...others have said to use HIIT.

swole cat: you told me to stay away for HIIT for now, i was curious why.

also i thought of this...pros dont do cardio for 20 minutes to rip up for shows...why should i feel that i can to? (not that im going into a show but you see what im getting at.)

my diet is fine, this is strictly a cardio question.

maybe HIIT would be better when i lean down to where im around 8 or 9% bf...im not sure. but for now this seems to be working. i take glutamine before i do my am cardio to prevent catabolism and all that bad muscle eating stuff.

so should i keep going with whats working and switch it later? or keep at 45 minutes and bump it up every could weeks?

also...i cannot moniter my heart rate, but i dont think i could carry on a good conversation on it...i am panting toward the end and stuff...but it could just be from fatigue and the fact that its 5:45 in the morning when i do it...haha

maybe drop it to level 6 or 5?

PLEASE HELP BROS!

**colossus1** · 06-05-2005, 06:39 AM

If your diet is clean as hell and dead on............brisk walking is all you should need for cardio (depending on your goals ofcourse).

**SwoleCat** · 06-05-2005, 08:39 AM

Oh no, the dreaded cardio discussion again.

Just do a search like "SwoleCat cardio advice" or something like that, and you'll find all you need to know. I've gone over this a zillion times.

Peace,
~SC~

**4U2NV** · 06-05-2005, 10:46 AM

Why can't you monitor your heart rate? Most cardio machine have built in heart rate monitors. Also if you have a little extra cash you can pick one up for around 50 to 70 dollars.

**ultimo** · 06-05-2005, 12:39 PM

ok well i may invest in that

im going to go with the general rule of thumb that if i cant carry on a conversation im doing to much.

and im gonna keep teh time to 45 minutes

thanks for the responses bros, where do you buy a heart rate moniter anyways?

**4U2NV** · 06-05-2005, 11:59 PM

Most sporting good stores should have them. Online and also walmart. They carry one of the lower end Polar brand monitor which does all you will need.