do any pro body builders actually do HIIT cardio??

[aussie_bodybuilda]

Hey///
I am just curious about something. A few people I know swear by HIIT to drop some weight. I agree HIIT may sound better for an athlete trying to develop better conditioning but how do bodybuilders do it?

For one, it seems like a horrible idea to do it after a weight workout and if done on off days, wouldn't that simply hinder recovery?

I don't know of any big pro bodybuilders that actually use HIIT but it seems like it's still one of those constant debates - HIIT vs Steady State.

I just don't see how a bodybuilder ( especially a pro bodybuilder ) can actually include it in their routines without drastically loosing size and strength.

[Nooomoto]

I figure people doing HIIT would have vastly different goals from that of a bodybuilder. The only cardio I've ever seen BBers doing is lots and lots of brisk walking.

Also, professional BBers have finely tuned diets specifically for their needs, so they probably wouldn't be needing to drop too much weight, and if they do I'd think most of it can be achieved through diet, thus negating the need for intense cardio.

[FireGuy]

I do HIIT right up until show time. ( I am not a Professional)