Should I cut my cardio now?

jersey_54

I prefer lifting more and cut back 16 pounds this season but hit plateau after it and wasnt being able to break the plateau so had to change the routine and throw some HIIT in, Been doing it twice a week for month and finally broke it last week and cut back 3 pounds in week. But now since I have month left and only three more pounds to go till buffing up again,. Id like to take it slow at pound/week so should I just lift now and cut off HIIT?

Ironmaiden4life

Try it and see how you respond. You can make adjustments week to week as you monitor the biofeedback your body gives you which is not just scale weight but also includes energy levels, sleep, tape measurements, body fat readings, progress pictures.

pmm3437

Long duration steady state cardio can be cataboloic, so if you're looking to start a new bulk cycle, you need to pay attention to how much you do.

A typical 45-50 min HIIT class shouldn't be an issue, but a 2 hr marathon, or a half day bike tour might be, depending on how high your heart rate gets, etc.

I don't remember where I read it ( can't find the reference ), but I believe it was < 60 mins and/or under 85% of your max recommended heart rate, based on age. That, along with adequate nutrition, will help you stay out of a catabolic state.

FitPhillygirl

I would try it for a while and see how it's working out for you. If you like the results, keep doing it. I'm a big fan of switching things up every now and then.