subject: When Is The Best Time To Do Cardio? by:Carlos Regueira [print this page] I get this question at least three time a week. What is the best time to do cardio to burn more fat?
It all depends on one compenent-time. If you can do it, the best time to do the cardio portion of your exercise is before breakfast-on an empty stomach. Since you have been asleep for the past seven to eight hours, you body is carb depelted. Cardio at this time taps the fat your body is storing more quickly. Your only sacrifice is time, so if you can wake up 30-45 minutes earlier and use this time for a steady cardio workout, then you'll reap the benefits.
The second best time, or the time you should do cardio if you cannot do it in the morning on an empty stomach, is at the end of your regular weight training workout. A session of moderate to high intensity cardio lasting 20-40 minutes helps spur your metabolism and tap into the fat your body stores.
Using one of these two techniques turns your body into a fat burning machine for hours following your cardio workout. If you really want to push it to the limit, do 20-30 minutes of cardio when you first wake up. Then do another 20-30 minutes of cardio later in the afternoon following your weight training workout. This intensifies your body's ability to burn calories and fat. And that is your goal-to burn baby burn.
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Miami-based and certified personal trainer, Carlos Regueira, is passionate about helping men and women achieve their ultimate body. It is through his over 5 years of experience working with clients where Carlos has developed his widespread expertise in advanced health, nutrition, and fitness strategies. Carlos earned his personal training certification from the National Federation of Professional Trainers. For more information about his fitness programs, tips and advice, visit www.buildingbetterbodiesfitness.com.
