losing muscle

**big_dom85** · 06-07-2005, 01:39 PM

Ok im trying to drop fat and keep up my muscle and i was wondering if doing
20min sessions of cardio twice daily 4times a week with weight training is too much i dont wanna lose any muscle
i've been doing 20min 2x a day at 3.5mph 4x a week too much?

**SwoleCat** · 06-07-2005, 01:45 PM

20 mins is nothing.

What kind of cardio? (HIIT or 65-75%MHR)

Is this AFTER lifting? (not ideal)

Etc etc.....

~SC~

**Iceman911** · 06-07-2005, 01:49 PM

You should be fine...Like swole said, 20 min. is nothing and don't do cardio after you lift weights....

**big_dom85** · 06-07-2005, 02:32 PM

well im 19 and im keeping my heart rate at about 141 give or take about 5points... and when should i do cardio? i thought it would be better to do it after lifting weights cuz then my glucogen stores would be down right? and i would burn more fat than just sugar stores??? im lost whats the best i can do? with out tearing into my muscle?

**chest6** · 06-07-2005, 08:42 PM

according to most people in this board...and what I have started doing and I have seen results from lately is the first thing when you wake up on an empty stomach for 30-45mins low intensity...am i right ppl?