Best bang for buck cardio

Best bang for buck cardio

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Challo

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156 months

Sunday 30th August 2015
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I'm wanting to add some cardio onto the back end of my gym sessions. I try and go 3 times a week and do a push/pull/legs spilt. I'm looking to add some fat burning cv work at the end with a HIIT type feel.

I have the option of running, stepper, rower, cross trainer or stair climber.

I also play football twice a week but looking to do something to help burn fat. What would you recommend?

Challo

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10,168 posts

156 months

Sunday 30th August 2015
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MurderousCrow said:
If you're building strength, the evidence seems to suggest exercise without a strong eccentric component will be best (eccentric actions seem to be more strongly associated with catabolic effects on muscle). Short answer? Indoor rower.
Thanks. Something like rowing 2000m as quick as possible? This ok after each session or mix it up with other types of cardio?

Challo

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Monday 31st August 2015
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Cheers for all your comments. Actually hit the gym today and added in a HIIT session on the treadmill using a 20s on 10s off for a total of 4mins.

Will keep it going but mix it up between the bike, treadmill and rower.