Cardio after Workout

bigppoppa13 · 08-30-2007, 10:26 PM

one of my buddies that goes to the same gym as me told me not to do any type of cardio after a workout because ill lose testostorone and make my gains from the workout smaller... is this true?

christopherryan · 08-31-2007, 11:28 AM

What he's likely referring to is cortisol, which is a hormon in your body that is catabolic, that is it breaks things down. Cardio generally increases cortisol. It's not a bad hormone in the sense that your body needs it, but the idea is that right after you lift you are already in a catabolic state and need to rest and supply your body with nutrients so you can recover. I split it up, I run in the AM and lift in the PM.
If you want to do cardio for fat loss, I'd recommend splitting it up and putting some time in between the lifting and the cardio. If it's for general fitness and you want to run after a workout, I'd take some protein and some carbs after lifting to give your muscles a break and fuel your cardio.

ACEPLUMBING · 08-31-2007, 11:54 AM

after liftin weights 45 min + u need tp eat high glycemic carbs and protein and fats..if u want to be skinny lean do cardio and dont eat but if u want big muscles eat and forget about the cardio...

**Teamorbit** · 08-31-2007, 06:05 PM

^^^
Cosign all

Let me add that if you must do cardio after your workout drink a protein and carb shake before or during that way you are supplying your self with nutrients and still consume a post workout meal.

You can get tasteless carb powders for like 10 dollars. Throw that in with your protein shake.

bigppoppa13 · 09-01-2007, 04:22 PM

i do intense cardio 3 times a week and i lift 4 times a week, but after every lifting session i do about 30 minutes of cardio on the bike, is that ok? will the 30 minutes on the bike reduce my gains from the workout

**lil_big_junior** · 09-01-2007, 04:28 PM

this is a sticky...
it really does depends in what your goals are...

bigppoppa13 · 09-01-2007, 04:38 PM

im trying to lose weight, but i dont wanna drop alll the weight and have to start building muscle from sctrach, im doing it progessivly, im working out and dieting great, i see a nutritionist 1-2times a week, ive lost 35 pounds in 4 months and trying to lost 60 more in a 8-9 months or so.

my split looks like this;
Monday: Shoulder/traps + 30 minutes on the bike
Tuesday: cardio 50-60 minutes
Wednesday: Chest/tri's + 30 minutes on the bike
Thursday: cardio 50-60 minutes
Friday: Back/bi's + 30 minutes on the bike
Saturday: Legs/ cardio 30-35 minutes

**lil_big_junior** · 09-01-2007, 05:01 PM

well cardio whilst bulking or cutting is a must...it's just about how often , strenous & long you do cardio for as regards to your goals...
but you're making great steady progress bro...if you want my advice, keep doing what you're doing, it's WORKING

**Teamorbit** · 09-01-2007, 05:54 PM

^^^ cosign the big guy.

pacn_lbs · 09-13-2007, 11:20 AM

Im at 5'8 and 187lbs trying to get to 200lbs. ive been bulkin for 4 months and have seen good gains. my bf% is 17 want to get it down to 12%.. should i wait til i hit 200 b4 cuttin or start now then bulk to 200.. any info will help..thanx
current stack:
multi-vit, omega, whey, creatine mono micronized, gaba, xtend