Cardio Question

[Gucks]

my trainers advice is to do 2 20mins session of cardio after resistance training, 4mins break inbetween. works 4 me! u had the right logic

[pebble]

my trainers advice is to do 2 20mins session of cardio after resistance training, 4mins break inbetween. works 4 me! u had the right logic

If he is doing this for the logic I think (reduce cortisol) it is not a long enough time period. Search pubmed for continuous vs discontinuous cardio and cortisol.

[Daboss]

So if you start the workout on an empty stomachin the morning can you do straight cardio without the need to wait the 20-30 minutes to start burning fat?

[M302_Imola]

So if you start the workout on an empty stomachin the morning can you do straight cardio without the need to wait the 20-30 minutes to start burning fat?

Not sure exactly what you are asking but the theory behind morning cardio is your body has been fasting overnight while you sleep, so glycogen stores are low in which your body is able to burn fat more effeciently at this point. 30-45 low intensity steady state (LISS) cardio is ideal in this situation for burning fat. You can ingest BCAA's before morning cardio if you feel muscle is being burnt. Note: I don't advise HIIT cardio nor weight training in the am without carbs (glycogen) in your system.

[FireGuy]

So if you start the workout on an empty stomachin the morning can you do straight cardio without the need to wait the 20-30 minutes to start burning fat?

You are always burning a combination of fats, carbs (glycogen) and even protein. By timing meals, macronutrients and cardio (time and intensity) we can alter the ratio of which energy source our body uses. You never burn 100% stored bodyfat as an energy source regardless of when you do cardio.