How often to do cardio?

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apittsle
apittsle Posts: 31 Member
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Hi everyone!

I know losing weight is all about the deficit, but how often should I be doing cardio to aid in the loss?

Thanks!

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  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
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    I think it boils down to personal preference and goals.

    I run three times a week because that is what my schedule allows for.

    Do you plan on eating your exercise calories back?
  • apittsle
    apittsle Posts: 31 Member
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    Yes, I do plan on eating them back.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
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    I would suggest eating back only 50-60% of the calories burned. The burn estimates tend to be very over inflated.
  • pianoplaya94
    pianoplaya94 Posts: 185 Member
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    I do cardio about 5-6 days a week
  • Diana_GettingFit
    Diana_GettingFit Posts: 458 Member
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    I run on average about three to four times a week.
  • apittsle
    apittsle Posts: 31 Member
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    Another question. I've heard so many different methods, I do HIIT three times per week. Is that good?
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,575 Member
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    When I was first losing, I was doing about 10-30 minutes, 4x per week. It started to decrease to absolutely zero by the time I hit my goal weight. I'm now in a deficit again and I did 4 minutes this week. I think I might try to lose without it. 30 min. per week tops.
  • apittsle
    apittsle Posts: 31 Member
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    When I do it, I do 5 minute warm up, 20 minute actual HIIT and 5 minute cool down.

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