well alex i read something by both authors above. i will say IMO depending on level of leanness and individual factors (hormonal, dietary practices, etc..) fasted cardio could prove damaging but i would not speculate into specifics as i think it depends solely on individual characteristics. for the typical fat dude trying to lose bf% i see nothing wrong with fasted cardio. for someone like me who is lean my suggestion would be to put into practice what i have been doing since i started dieting and working out 18months ago: pay close attention to ur body and monitor ur progress AND be prepared to make changes if necessary. when i first started i watched my LBM like a hawk! now i dont watch it as closely because i know my body.
as far as HIIT (dr wilson article i read) i believe he makes a great point and i think HIIT is an awesome tool to be used in everyones routine to some degree! i do HIIT usually 3 times per week for 30min sessions (often on the exercise bike)
i think as it pertains to cardio there is no "one size fits all" solution or answer. usually when making suggestions i try to include what has worked for me as examples, but it is up to the individual to try different methods to figure out what works best for them.
id also like to note i was tempted not to even read brad shoenfeld when i saw one of the primary sites he posts on, but i did not let my opinion keep my mind closed. can i conclusively say that fasted cardio is the best cardio? no.. can i say fed cardio is the best cardio?? no.. i do both, but do fasted most often as it has not led me wrong yet!
