Just some question dear friends. Is it wise to do around a 20-min cardio right before my workout? Just want to cut fats (not to say I'm very fat). I saw in some magazines, the model's workout plan has a 5km jog everyday! is that the reason why he gets such a tonned body?

i always do 30min of cardio b4 other workout...

No man, it's not. That's because you'll be draining your muscle glycogen sources, which is needed for your intense (or at least it should be) workout. Do it after. Cardio is less intense (unless it's HIIT) so you can use your glycogen source for the weights and fat source for cardio.

some ppl use cardio as warm up, but to me 20 min is a lil too long for cardio warm up. prob 5-10 will do.

Why would anyone make themselves tired first before they go lift something heavy?
Later drop a dumbbell on the feet, or sprain the elbows while pushing a sissy pec deck.

But i think that depends on what your ultimate goal is right ? cutting fats or gaining solid muscle

if u really want lose fat, then do cardio on a seperate day itself.

cardio not pain pain ar?

ahha..alright ..thanks for your advices..guess i won't include that in my routine anymore!!!

Or if you've got quite a bit of time, cardio in the mornings and weights in the evenings.

if you are doing 3 days workout /week
then maybe you can do this
day 1 : 5 minutes cardio + workout
day 2 : cardio day (20-30 minute, up to you)
day 3 : 5 minutes cardio + workout
day 4 : cardio day
and so on..

or else you can try the morning + evening plan as -Dan suggested

I'm curious. What kind of cardio do u do for 20 minutes? Do you know your heart rate during that activity?

Alright .. Thanks for the info..I think i'll do that! hehe

Btw..my heart heart around 120-128. Thats what i checked at the machine!

120-128 is negligible. You can still do weights after that, just remember to replenish ur energy back.

If you're talking 170-190 then it's different story

just wondering what's the better cardio exercise than the others? running? walking? are there drinks or things that u consume b4 ur cardio that helps u burn fat more efficiently?

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i jump rope, cheapest and easiest cardio, you can do it anywhere

I do cardio before my workout so that I can warm out before lifting. My cardio will usually be jogging on the thread mill. I think 5-10 minute is sufficient.

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