What is the best time to do cardiovascular training for fat loss?
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Hi. I want to lose some body fat but I hear so many different things such as first thing in the morning, and to take 2 grenade tablets and 5 BCAA's just before. Or do cardio in the evening? I want to try and retain as much muscle as possible. What would you suggest? Thanks
By Mitchell – almost 2 years ago
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great advice and best way to maintain muscle and lose fat!
hope it helps!
The morning is probably slightly preferential due to your low glycogen stores, which leaves your body little choice but to use more fat for fuel.
Before hitting the cardio, ensure you have whey protein, or even better hydrolysed whey protein or better still Essential Amino Acids...see - Better to do cardio training on an empty stomach? for the explanation.
Don't do cardio on an empty stomach, the research now shows protein pre-cardio is superior for fat burning (and also supports muscle growth and recovery and stops muscle breakdown).
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And aren't you suppose to wait until your cortisol levels have come down, which might take and hour or two upon waking, to consume even whey and BCAA's?
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Debby you have actually raised an interesting question. Should you wait for cortisol levels to fall before doing cardio training in the mornings? I need to think about this myself.
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