Cardio Training 2
Ultimate fat loss and six-pack abs
How Much Cardio?
Most bodybuilding and fitness experts agree that cardio training should be kept up for at least 20 to 60 minutes, with the normal range being 30 to 40 minutes per session. For fat loss the more the better as during the first 15 to 20 minutes the body is primarily burning stored sugar (glycogen).
In terms of frequency, cardio should be performed a minimum of three days per week, with four to five days being optimal for developing six-pack abs.
The best type of cardio?
You have three choices when it comes to cardio training; machines, aerobic classes, and going for a run. Our advice is to try all three forms and see which type feels the most comfortable. There won’t be much difference in terms of fat loss, as they’ll all burn about the same number of calories per unit time. You may, however, discover that one activity is more stressful on the joints. For example many people find that some of the cardio machines are stressful on the knees. Others just hate running. Finally many male readers may find aerobics classes intimidating or uncomfortable. In simple terms the best type of cardio is the one that feels the most comfortable and the one that you’ll more than likely perform the most. And this is what it takes to develop eye-catching six-pack abs.
When should I do my cardio?
Whenever you want! Although there is some evidence to suggest that for maximizing fat loss and achieving six-pack abs in the quickest time possible, early morning cardio training is best, let’s face it, the bottom line is that you do it sometime during the day. If you’re a morning person, great, crawl out of bed and hit the gym or go for a run. Conversely if you prefer to end your day by training later in the evening, then that’s what you do. Don’t let someone else dictate your training schedule especially when it comes to fat loss.
