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I know the jury is out on Fasted, HIIT, Low intensity, Cardio. I think the proof is in the photo... I've been doing fasted cardio for years and I always hit my mark. The difference is that I do HIIT twice a week and I make sure I get a shake in or something light before that session or I'll run out of juice. The main thing is that you do enough cardio so you learn what you respond to. I'm at the point now where I can feel and control the "crossover." I believe that's the point where I've run out of juice and I need to hang on for a good 30 seconds then I can feel my body crossing over into burning reserves. Say what you want guys, but I don't see any of these so called experts getting on stage and showing how their methods work. Everything works in theory but when you put it into practice, it doesn't help you meet your goal or mark. I hope to do some vlogs of MY types of cardio soon so you can get a peek at my method to my madness.
Great question, I do cardio at least 5 days a week. I try not to do any cardio on leg day for obvious reasons. Wednesdays and Saturdays are my HIIT days. My workout split allows a rest day on Wednesday so in the am I'll do something that will take a little more out of me. Saturday Nights I have my cheat meal so I can go hard that morning as well. I ususlly limit my HIIT cardio session to 45 mins. The other cardio sessions are about 50 to 55mins depending on how lean I am. Right now I'm at about 4.5% BF so I'm only doing one cardio session in the mornings and weight training at lunch or in the evenings.
I always train in the AM in a fasted state. And as a triathlete I certainly can appreciate that "crossover" feeling you describe - for me it's a sign of my threshold fitness. I also train 7 days/week right now and as I get further into my season, I tend to do more brick (aka combo) sessions for my triathlon disciplines. Lastly, on my strength training days, I like to throw in some treadmill or spin bike intervals between sets to burn more cals AND force my body to adapt to different stresses. Great post.
Thanks for the support. That's another level of training and conditioning. I admire you for taking on that sport. I always thought I could do that one day...but I'm second guessing. Thanks for the love.
