another cardio question!

[POPS]

today I decided to change it up a bit. I started on the tm. 10 degree incline at 3.0 mph ( walking ) for the first 5 min then changed to 0.0 incline and 4.0 mph for the next 5 min ( light jog ). And then so on and so on for 30 minutes. My hr stayed between 122 and 132 for the entire time. My only ques is I only burned 225 calories. If I do the entire routine walking at 10 deg. @3.0 mph I burn 300cals. what should I do? Im 38, 5'7 and 187 looking to get a little leaner for summer (180lbs would be great). I also do cardio 5X/week w/good diet.

[eatrainrest]

do this math for me. 220-age=A

A x .7=???

[POPS]

do this math for me. 220-age=A

A x .7=???

127.4... so im right there

[eatrainrest]

i would stay below this number for sure... check out my cardio thread, you may find it helpul.

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=384553

[POPS]

i would stay below this number for sure... check out my cardio thread, you may find it helpul.

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=384553

so leave it alone and dont worry about the calories? do you think I should up it to 45 min or is 30 enough? I do my cardio pwo btw..

[eatrainrest]

20-30 minuts is my recommendation post workout because you definately will need to feed the body the carbs and protein.. i would do am as well, it this is ideal for you. yes that means 2x a day or when you do cardio, in the am with 1 scoop of a lean whey (very lean), up to 45 minutes would work, then feed with your carb/pro breakfast

[POPS]

20-30 minuts is my recommendation post workout because you definately will need to feed the body the carbs and protein.. i would do am as well, it this is ideal for you. yes that means 2x a day or when you do cardio, in the am with 1 scoop of a lean whey (very lean), up to 45 minutes would work, then feed with your carb/pro breakfast

am cardio is out of the question because I start work at 5am. but I got the picture. also the majority of carbs is for b-fast and pwo anyways. so I guess as long as my hr stays below 127 for a min of 30 min/ 5 days/week im golden???

[eatrainrest]

you should be, this will be using fat as a primary energy source,, as long as your diet is in check your good to go

[POPS]

you should be, this will be using fat as a primary energy source,, as long as your diet is in check your good to go

im on it!!!!!!!! thanks brother!!

[eatrainrest]

np, anytime

[Jfew44]

My advice would be to not even look at how many calories you burned. What's important is your heartrate, as eattrainrest said. Keep it between 60% and 70% of your max and you're good to go.

[eatrainrest]

i look at my calories burned because i need the number to add to my activity level (calories burned during a workout which i have to add to compensate with food), but other than in your case its a small margin.

[Jfew44]

I just go with what's worked for me. My diet basically stays the same, so if I am not losing fat when cutting, I know to increase the duration, but I know many who do it your way. Whatever works for you, the main thing is heartrate though IMO.

[eatrainrest]

tahts they key, find out what works best for you

[AdamGH]

its all about consistency and patience. two things people like to exercise the least I do cardio 5-6 days a week every week. 30 min post workout and 45 minutes on a non workout day. i like play that delicate balance of having muscle and staying lean. Just to add to my comment about consistency, ive been doing this type of routine for a year come may 3. being fit is for life. not something you do for a few months. keep that in mind and you will look how you want to look in no time.

[POPS]

I guess Im slightly impatient because I just got back from vegas from my bachelor party and while I was there I completely fell off the program; eating and drinking everything in site. I know what I have to do because I was fine before I had left. Now I probably need another week or 2 to get back on track. Just wanted some different ideas. Thanks to all!!!!!!!!!