Best amount of "Cardio" to do in a week? - GoFuckYourself.com

Juicy D. Links · 06-09-2004, 06:12 PM

I did a hour today on the treadmill like 50 min yesterrday?

Is it too much to do it more than x amount of times per week?

Os there a point were it will not be beneficial?

StarkReality · 06-09-2004, 06:14 PM

3-4 times a week max, always one day in between...that's what my doc says

sumphatpimp · 06-09-2004, 06:16 PM

my cardiologist says a brisk walk, 1/2 hour 3 times a week.

if you do it every day you can lower your cholesteral.

B40 · 06-09-2004, 06:16 PM

Don't think you can ever get too much cardio in...unless you're trying to build mass.

Juicy D. Links · 06-09-2004, 06:18 PM

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Originally posted by B40
Don't think you can ever get too much cardio in...unless you're trying to build mass.

now i am concentrating on losing a few lbs. I have a good muscular foundation from previous yrs of lifting. I just need to drop some excess fat and get cut up. Not looking to put on any mass right now.

teenoffice · 06-09-2004, 06:20 PM

Juicy, start wakeboarding 6 times a week it rocks.

rickholio · 06-09-2004, 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
now i am concentrating on losing a few lbs. I have a good muscular foundation from previous yrs of lifting. I just need to drop some excess fat and get cut up. Not looking to put on any mass right now.

Doing some lifting before cardio is a good idea anyways... by lifting you get your muscles to consume a majority of freely available glycogen. By doing cardio after (particularly in the 65-70% heart rate range) you force your body to draw on alternative food sources, ie. fat.

Of course just doing cardio will work, but I find that lifting + cardio is more efficient... and, as always, if you're looking to lose weight, changing your diet will have far far more effect than how much exercise you do.

Good luck to ya, guido

B40 · 06-09-2004, 06:32 PM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
now i am concentrating on losing a few lbs. I have a good muscular foundation from previous yrs of lifting. I just need to drop some excess fat and get cut up. Not looking to put on any mass right now.

Is an hour of cardio the best way to do that? I think about 10-15 mins of cardio for warmup and then 45 mins of weight training would be better

Lane · 06-09-2004, 06:37 PM

if your body gets used to a lot of cardio, your normal heart rate will drop, and you will burn less calories while not working out, and it will make it easier to gain weight...

but thats a pretty long term result.. wont happen that easily

Ic3m4nZ · 06-09-2004, 06:46 PM

Frequency - In general, cardio should be performed 3-5 times per week without more than 48 hours of rest passing between sessions. Any longer than 48 hours and your body starts to lose the positive effects of the previous session(s).

Duration - 20-60 minutes per session is sufficient for intermediate and advanced cardio fitness levels. For beginners, 1-2 small sessions of 10-12 minutes (not including warm-up/cool-down periods) should be performed for the first few weeks, then gradually up the duration per session each week thereafter as your body progresses.

Intensity - Using an appropriate intensity level is key to obtaining significant results from any type of cardio activity. Beginners should work at a pace below 55% of their maximum heart rate for a few weeks to build a strong tolerance to the cardio activity before raising the intensity level. While intermediate and advanced individuals should work at a pace of 55/65-90% of their maximum heart rate

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dennisthemenace · 06-09-2004, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
I did a hour today on the treadmill like 50 min yesterrday?

Is it too much to do it more than x amount of times per week?

Os there a point were it will not be beneficial?

you're pretty good man..

an hour (assuming that includes a warmup and cool down) is good.. like 3x a week and SOME form of exercise the other days.

spankstrocko · 06-09-2004, 06:56 PM

Juicy

Take DNP and you won't need cardio

Spankstrocko

BlueDesignStudios · 06-09-2004, 06:59 PM

I find 4-6 times a week is best for me..

if u do it too much your body can't recover, if u do it too little your body can't adapt to it (or so I find)

Holly · 06-09-2004, 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by B40
Don't think you can ever get too much cardio in...unless you're trying to build mass.

I think that's kinda true too, esp in the beginning if you're trying to drop body fat. It's not gonna hurt you to do it every single day when you're starting out.

Since you already have some muscle, you should weight train some, too. The extra muscle will help you burn calories and you're going to have to do it anyway, eventually.

I guess it depends on what you like to do. I personally don't like to weight train and do cardio on the same day. I know a lot of people do both, but it always made me feel too shitty. Whichever one I did first, I never got a good workout on the other because I would be tired. I did weights 3 days and cardio 3 days and rested the extra day, just because I was lazy and wanted a break.

teenoffice · 06-09-2004, 07:21 PM

here we go;

Juicy this should be fun with you.

wvuatl · 06-09-2004, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by Ic3m4nZ

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Tuna · 06-09-2004, 07:48 PM

i think 3 or 4 times a week max. dont over do it

Nysus · 06-09-2004, 09:37 PM

I started off doing cardio one day and then doing weights the next, though I've found that I've built my cardio up enough that I like to do 15 minutes as a warm up before weights.. lifting goes much better then with the blood pumping... otherwise I do 30-45 minutes of cardio on either treadmill, row machine, or eclipse.. I've been wanting to do a bit of cardio after lifting weights though I just haven't been bothered to.

Cheers,
Matt

fr33pr0n · 06-09-2004, 09:47 PM

The amount of time you must spend doing cardio is inversely proportional to how fucking fat you are. Simple formula:

A (lbs of FAT) C (time on tradmill)
--------------- = --------------------------------
B (Goal Wgt.) D (# of twinkies you eat)

Solve for C

reynold · 06-09-2004, 10:13 PM

Every other day sounds fair enough.

Biggy2 · 06-09-2004, 10:25 PM

get yourself a jump rope.

i just got one today - sick cardio workout, plus its not boring like running...

FlyingIguana · 06-09-2004, 11:51 PM

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Originally posted by juicylinks
I did a hour today on the treadmill like 50 min yesterrday?

Is it too much to do it more than x amount of times per week?

Os there a point were it will not be beneficial?

do it everyday. nothing that says you can't. you'll burn more calories and get in better shape.

GirlNinja · 06-09-2004, 11:53 PM

20 min 4 times a week to prevent heart disease.. this keeps me pretty skinny but i also weight train.

Anything less than 20 min is useless, more is always better.

onlymovies · 06-10-2004, 12:41 AM

I've been doing 4 days a week, straight cardio with no weights, about 45 minutes each session. Mainly to tighten up a bit as i'm not looking for mass. I plan to start on the weights in two more weeks in between those days. Mainly light wieghts just get the muscles moving. But I find that cardio is getting pretty damn addicting. I'm really enjoying it.

body · 06-10-2004, 12:42 AM

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Originally posted by teenoffice
here we go;

Juicy this should be fun with you.

onlymovies · 06-10-2004, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by teenoffice

That's just begging for photoshop.

pure energy · 06-10-2004, 02:34 AM

It seems 3 to 4 days a week are the majority of the answers in here.

jokaroo · 06-10-2004, 03:21 AM

From what I've read, the more cardio you do the more calories you will burn. So If anything you will see quicker results by doing cardio everyday. Never heard anything negative about doing it everyday. I wish I can do it everyday, but I'm lazy and get bored half way through.

06-09-2004, 06:12 PM	#1
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	Best amount of "Cardio" to do in a week? I did a hour today on the treadmill like 50 min yesterrday? Is it too much to do it more than x amount of times per week? Os there a point were it will not be beneficial?

06-09-2004, 06:16 PM	#4
B40 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,020	Don't think you can ever get too much cardio in...unless you're trying to build mass. __________________

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teenoffice Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 415	Juicy, start wakeboarding 6 times a week it rocks. __________________ Nothing here.

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Lane Will code for food... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 8,496	if your body gets used to a lot of cardio, your normal heart rate will drop, and you will burn less calories while not working out, and it will make it easier to gain weight... but thats a pretty long term result.. wont happen that easily __________________

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BlueDesignStudios Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 9,492	I find 4-6 times a week is best for me.. if u do it too much your body can't recover, if u do it too little your body can't adapt to it (or so I find) __________________ Blue Design Studios - Adult Design Specialists! Email me for a free quote: [email protected]

06-09-2004, 06:14 PM	#2
StarkReality Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: 4 8 15 16 23 42 Posts: 4,444	3-4 times a week max, always one day in between...that's what my doc says

06-09-2004, 06:16 PM	#3
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	my cardiologist says a brisk walk, 1/2 hour 3 times a week. if you do it every day you can lower your cholesteral.

06-09-2004, 06:46 PM	#10
Ic3m4nZ Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal! Posts: 6,285	Frequency - In general, cardio should be performed 3-5 times per week without more than 48 hours of rest passing between sessions. Any longer than 48 hours and your body starts to lose the positive effects of the previous session(s). Duration - 20-60 minutes per session is sufficient for intermediate and advanced cardio fitness levels. For beginners, 1-2 small sessions of 10-12 minutes (not including warm-up/cool-down periods) should be performed for the first few weeks, then gradually up the duration per session each week thereafter as your body progresses. Intensity - Using an appropriate intensity level is key to obtaining significant results from any type of cardio activity. Beginners should work at a pace below 55% of their maximum heart rate for a few weeks to build a strong tolerance to the cardio activity before raising the intensity level. While intermediate and advanced individuals should work at a pace of 55/65-90% of their maximum heart rate Exactly from http://forum.bodybuilding.com your best source for bodybuilding.

06-09-2004, 06:56 PM	#12
spankstrocko Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 454	Juicy Take DNP and you won't need cardio Spankstrocko

06-09-2004, 07:21 PM	#15
teenoffice Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 415	here we go; Juicy this should be fun with you. __________________ Nothing here.

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Tuna Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 1,307	i think 3 or 4 times a week max. dont over do it __________________ $30 PER SIGNUP PLUS 25% RECURRING FREE HOSTED PIC AND MOVIE GALLERIES Submit Your Free Sites, Pic and Movie Galleries Here ICQ : 20034024

06-09-2004, 09:37 PM	#18
Nysus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,817	I started off doing cardio one day and then doing weights the next, though I've found that I've built my cardio up enough that I like to do 15 minutes as a warm up before weights.. lifting goes much better then with the blood pumping... otherwise I do 30-45 minutes of cardio on either treadmill, row machine, or eclipse.. I've been wanting to do a bit of cardio after lifting weights though I just haven't been bothered to. Cheers, Matt __________________ What name is pr0 / Untouched Markets using these days? Untouched Markets - pr0 - Refund My Money Now Someone owes me $2,000 because they didn't do any work that was paid for pointing at pr0 / William / UntouchedMarkets See https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/948258-untouchedmarkets-pr0-refund-money-post16744521.html and for more detailed see https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/948645-re-recent-bullshit-drama-explained-detail-pr0-untouched-markets.html

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fr33pr0n Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Your momma's bedroom Posts: 67	The amount of time you must spend doing cardio is inversely proportional to how fucking fat you are. Simple formula: A (lbs of FAT) C (time on tradmill) --------------- = -------------------------------- B (Goal Wgt.) D (# of twinkies you eat) Solve for C __________________ Here's my ARS sig: ARS=THEIVES Last edited by fr33pr0n; 06-09-2004 at 09:48 PM..

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reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Every other day sounds fair enough.

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Biggy2 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,821	get yourself a jump rope. i just got one today - sick cardio workout, plus its not boring like running...

06-09-2004, 11:53 PM	#23
GirlNinja Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: dirty south Posts: 1,515	20 min 4 times a week to prevent heart disease.. this keeps me pretty skinny but i also weight train. Anything less than 20 min is useless, more is always better.

06-10-2004, 12:41 AM	#24
onlymovies Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 906	I've been doing 4 days a week, straight cardio with no weights, about 45 minutes each session. Mainly to tighten up a bit as i'm not looking for mass. I plan to start on the weights in two more weeks in between those days. Mainly light wieghts just get the muscles moving. But I find that cardio is getting pretty damn addicting. I'm really enjoying it. __________________ HomemadeVideoPass.com - High converting Homemade mega site! StolenPornVideos.com - The hottest site on the web converting like crazy! ReelPass.com - Offer your surfers 15+ exclusive movie sites for one low price

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pure energy Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,274	It seems 3 to 4 days a week are the majority of the answers in here. __________________ Click Here to get $42 a sale AND Get FREE MGP Coaching from WebmasterLabor.Com Sign up above then EMAIL info (( at )) webmasterlabor DOT com for your free 1 to 1 MGP coaching

06-10-2004, 03:21 AM	#28
jokaroo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 30	From what I've read, the more cardio you do the more calories you will burn. So If anything you will see quicker results by doing cardio everyday. Never heard anything negative about doing it everyday. I wish I can do it everyday, but I'm lazy and get bored half way through. __________________ www.jokaroo.com ICQ: 8005224 AIM: "aleks jokaroo"