Cardio and Heart Rate

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posted by Mikebranson

When doing cardio is heart rate the only factor to consider in "good cardio"?

I am just starting a strong cardio regimen and have found that after jogging for 20-30 minutes my heart rate is still at 128-135 which I would consider a bit low for "target heart rate" at age 23.

Should I be running until a feeling like lifting or running towards a heart rate?

I am in the middle of a bulking cycle and looking to keep things under control.

Thanks.

posted by Dex

personally the only time i would do cardio is for a show. i am bulking all the time but i eat clean so i dont worry alot about bodyfat. if you want to run stay around 140-145.

posted by illsniggles

When i do HIIT i hit 190's, but that because of the nature of the cardio....

posted by Dex

well if youre buring fat stay in 140 range but an actuall HEART workout you want to be 170ish

posted by illsniggles

well, my avg heart rate on HIIT was around 150-170, but when your doin the 45 sec intervals, it spikes.

posted by brsett

Haven't heard of using HIIT with bulking. But it seems like it might reduce cortisol/catabolism from cardio. I think I'd take a some type of shake afterwards though.

This heat wave (we're at about 10 - 15days of 95+ in SC) has shutdown my HIIT, the only way I could hit the intensity level was running hills. I can't seem to push myself hard enough on a treadmill or ergo. I'm about convinced that what people have been prescribing for cardio for the last few years is bunk, HIIT seems to get me in better shape faster -- and at least one study showed it dramatically better for burning fat.

I guess I need to start HIIT at 6am when its only 85 or so degrees.

posted by illsniggles

it hit 109 where i am in NYC today, the only cardio im doin is walking to my car from my office.

posted by brsett

Remove off topic ramblings. *sorry*

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