Morning cardio sucks - Page 3

dton · 10-31-2006, 09:29 PM

Every morning I wake up and within 10minutes of opening my eyes I hit the running track on the reserve behind me... I'm only out there for about 20minutes, but I run about 2-3km as fast as I can.

Oh, and just before I head out I quickly drink a serving of Xtend. So far it seems to be working... Lord knows how you exactly gauge if you're losing muscle or not, but my strength in the gym isn't decreasing even while I'm on a strict cutting diet, so I guess any muscle loss effects couldn't be too great.

This is just me tho, and as with everything, it's probably extremely different for every individual.

**madman911** · 11-01-2006, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kethnaab

I think bodytype matters a lot too. If you are an ectomorph, you need to worry. If you are an endomorph, you probably don't need to worry. I'm mostly endormophic, so I don't have any issues with morning cardio.

I agree, an ecto can get away with little or no cardio. I'm an endo so I actually think it is crucial I do morning cardio, even when bulking, for me to have good results. Of course, right now I'm doing morning and evening cardio... now that's fun!!!

There aren't that many true ectos or mesos out there. I tend to think the large majority of people are primarily endomorphic and how their body is shaped depends on their eating habits. Endos are really the genetically superior somatotype because they are not only above average strength, they also fat nicely for those times when food is scarce. An endo caveman would have the competitive advantage over an ecto or meso.

AYung · 11-01-2006, 04:00 AM

Never thought of it like that. I'm a mix up between ecto and endo. I'm naturally ecto though, the endo came from my previous eating habits.

BCBulldog · 11-03-2006, 06:53 PM

I can only do rowing as I have problems with my hamstrings (ok, I could swim) but I agree - once you hit that zone and rhythm with your cardio, its over b4 you know it and what you are left with is a red hot metabolism (and less bf)

danman77220 · 12-05-2006, 05:53 AM

I like playing tennis for cardio. Keeps the heart pumping and works your biceps at the same time.

BIG Z · 12-06-2006, 10:08 PM

I am endo and all cardio sucks

**romanaz** · 12-06-2006, 10:30 PM

cardio does blow! GPP for the win!

Psychoholic · 12-08-2006, 03:01 PM

I don't think I actually like doing cardio, but I do like the feeling of self satisfaction (read - 'smug') knowing that I did at least do it, and no matter how tired I am (except for days I get less than 4 hours of sleep - then I skip my cardio) I will go and do it because it has to get done. I am an endo/meso, so I pack on fat like most Americans pack on debt. One or 2 cheat meals and no cardio and I can be up by 3 or 4 lbs.

The cardio that EME has me doing is brutal, which at least helps me do it (I am of the philosophy that anything that hurts should hurt like hell, so if something is going to suck, I want it to be such a miserable and horrible experience that at the other end of it you feel that you went through some shit to get there - so you can truly appreciate the fight). Oh well, off to the gym to climb a mountain.

**skelooth** · 10-05-2007, 02:41 PM

why is this stickied? Huh?

**powerman2000** · 10-06-2007, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

why is this stickied? Huh?

BB2K · 10-07-2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Psychoholic

The cardio that EME has me doing is brutal, which at least helps me do it (I am of the philosophy that anything that hurts should hurt like hell, so if something is going to suck, I want it to be such a miserable and horrible experience that at the other end of it you feel that you went through some shit to get there - so you can truly appreciate the fight). Oh well, off to the gym to climb a mountain.

I would like more info on your cardio! I do 60min on the treadclimber, it has me soaking wet and breathing hard as hell. I love that damn machine. But i would be open for a different way to burn fat. My gym has only 2 treadclimbers and people litterally fight over them. So i need a back up.

Psychoholic · 10-08-2007, 03:26 AM

I've been climbing the stairs at work alot lately - that has seemed to help my cardiovascular health - not my weight at all mind you, but I feel better.

Go 3.0 mph on a treadmill at 15% incline without holding onto the rails - do this for 45 minutes and you'll be a puddle.

Vario · 10-08-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by madman911

I agree, an ecto can get away with little or no cardio. I'm an endo so I actually think it is crucial I do morning cardio, even when bulking, for me to have good results. Of course, right now I'm doing morning and evening cardio... now that's fun!!!

There aren't that many true ectos or mesos out there. I tend to think the large majority of people are primarily endomorphic and how their body is shaped depends on their eating habits. Endos are really the genetically superior somatotype because they are not only above average strength, they also fat nicely for those times when food is scarce. An endo caveman would have the competitive advantage over an ecto or meso.

I personally don't believe in somatypes, but definitely having a slower metabolism would cut back on the food $ bill.

**DJSTARER** · 10-09-2007, 05:33 PM

how can you not believe them? i'm not saying they are definitive... but classifications of tendencies.

Vario · 10-10-2007, 04:42 PM

because they were invented by a pyschologist in the 1940's from studying a bunch of pictures of men and who drew conclusions based on arbitrary measurements from these pictures

BB2K · 10-27-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dton

Oh, and just before I head out I quickly drink a serving of Xtend. So far it seems to be working...

I do the same thing. I mix 6 scoops lemonade Xtend with 1 scoop lemonade EAA and sip on it while i do cardio and weight train. This stuff is amazing!

10-31-2006, 09:29 PM	#61
dton Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 222 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Every morning I wake up and within 10minutes of opening my eyes I hit the running track on the reserve behind me... I'm only out there for about 20minutes, but I run about 2-3km as fast as I can. Oh, and just before I head out I quickly drink a serving of Xtend. So far it seems to be working... Lord knows how you exactly gauge if you're losing muscle or not, but my strength in the gym isn't decreasing even while I'm on a strict cutting diet, so I guess any muscle loss effects couldn't be too great. This is just me tho, and as with everything, it's probably extremely different for every individual. __________________

11-01-2006, 04:00 AM	#63
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,266 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 37	Never thought of it like that. I'm a mix up between ecto and endo. I'm naturally ecto though, the endo came from my previous eating habits. __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

12-06-2006, 10:08 PM	#66
BIG Z Amateur Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 60 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	I am endo and all cardio sucks __________________ The beatings will continue til morale improves.

12-08-2006, 03:01 PM	#68
Psychoholic IronMass Donator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 525 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	I don't think I actually like doing cardio, but I do like the feeling of self satisfaction (read - 'smug') knowing that I did at least do it, and no matter how tired I am (except for days I get less than 4 hours of sleep - then I skip my cardio) I will go and do it because it has to get done. I am an endo/meso, so I pack on fat like most Americans pack on debt. One or 2 cheat meals and no cardio and I can be up by 3 or 4 lbs. The cardio that EME has me doing is brutal, which at least helps me do it (I am of the philosophy that anything that hurts should hurt like hell, so if something is going to suck, I want it to be such a miserable and horrible experience that at the other end of it you feel that you went through some shit to get there - so you can truly appreciate the fight). Oh well, off to the gym to climb a mountain. __________________ My IMPC Log: http://www.ironmass.com/impc-trainin...-2007-log.html

10-05-2007, 02:41 PM	#69
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,032 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	Re: Morning cardio sucks why is this stickied? Huh? __________________

11-03-2006, 06:53 PM	#64
BCBulldog IMPC Contestant Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 98 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I can only do rowing as I have problems with my hamstrings (ok, I could swim) but I agree - once you hit that zone and rhythm with your cardio, its over b4 you know it and what you are left with is a red hot metabolism (and less bf)

12-05-2006, 05:53 AM	#65
danman77220 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,011 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 50	I like playing tennis for cardio. Keeps the heart pumping and works your biceps at the same time.

10-08-2007, 03:26 AM	#72
Psychoholic IronMass Donator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 525 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Morning cardio sucks I've been climbing the stairs at work alot lately - that has seemed to help my cardiovascular health - not my weight at all mind you, but I feel better. Go 3.0 mph on a treadmill at 15% incline without holding onto the rails - do this for 45 minutes and you'll be a puddle. __________________ My IMPC Log: http://www.ironmass.com/impc-trainin...-2007-log.html

10-09-2007, 05:33 PM	#74
DJSTARER Writing Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,911 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 109	Re: Morning cardio sucks how can you not believe them? i'm not saying they are definitive... but classifications of tendencies. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: Total 1400 in competition

10-10-2007, 04:42 PM	#75
Vario Pro Stature Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 285 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 12	Re: Morning cardio sucks because they were invented by a pyschologist in the 1940's from studying a bunch of pictures of men and who drew conclusions based on arbitrary measurements from these pictures __________________ 165-181 Class Current - (Season Goal) Bench: 235(275), Squat: 385+(405), Deadlift: 420(500), Standing Press: 165 (185)

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