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    Take 2 grams of BCAA tablets before your cardio, as well as 500mg of vitamin C (I read a study that showed vitamin C is a good muscle-sparing supplement before cardio).
    That way, you can be pretty sure you won't be tapping into muscle for fuel, but rather fat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hamish&Andy View Post
    Take 2 grams of BCAA tablets before your cardio, as well as 500mg of vitamin C (I read a study that showed vitamin C is a good muscle-sparing supplement before cardio).
    That way, you can be pretty sure you won't be tapping into muscle for fuel, but rather fat.
    vit C huh? havent heard that? you read it online? only did 25min cardio today. gonna stick with that instead of 45 and see how things go

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    When i do HIIT i allow my heart rate to get up to about 180. I also take in a good meal before (carbs/protein).

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