cardio

The bodybuilding community mourns the loss of one of its legendary female bodybuilders who paved the way for others, Tonya Knight. Cardio was an event if it was going to be done outside. If she was doing her “serious” cardio, a typical session was on the stationary bike she had in her living...

by Kelsey Cannon, C.S.C.S. In the world of weight management, metabolism—the process of turning food into fuel—sometimes seems like a secret code that needs to be cracked. But just how complicated is it? Truth be told, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. We rounded up five of the biggest...

Really? Want the girls dropping thier jaw when you walk in the room? Want the guys saying WTF when they see you? Want her down on her knees in front of you telling you how hot your abs look before she takes you in her mouth? Really? Yeah, most guys do but they don't want to work for it. Face...

Too many of you bad ass bodybuilders totally skip the cardio! You are missing out! Listen to what the doctor says about cardio. This bodybuilding article is focused more on when to do cardio. Before or after training? Just fucking read it. There is great information to be had! Remember, do your...

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts usually attempt to put on more mass for two fundamental reasons: to improve physical appearance or to enhance athletic performance. For weight gain in the form of muscle mass a combination of diet, progressive resistance training, and the right type of cardio is...

Although steady state cardio can be great for your overall health, it probably isn't the most effective way to lose weight. Here are four reasons why you should start your weight loss journey through diet and lifting weights instead of slaving away on a treadmill. Reason #1: Doing Cardio...

Do not slack on H20 consumption in offseason (yes, it’s annoying but helps in all fatloss & muscle building processes) Do not shortchange on any particular macronutrient -- precontest, might come a sticking point where you need to deplete fats or carbs, but you are wise to include ALL from the...

Cardiorespiratory exercise, known simply as cardio, is used to describe exercise that works your heart, since your heart is a (smooth) muscle after all. Simply put, cardio is movement that makes your circulatory system work harder. Performing exercises like brisk walking, running, swimming, and...

Picking a gym is a big decision. That might even be an understatement for MPA readers, because not having an adequate place to workout can make or break your results. For dedicated fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders alike, the gym is like a second home. You’re serious about your diet, your...

Going to the gym on days I don’t lift yes I take days off and rest but going in for cardio only with a bottle of water on empty stomach first thing in the morning trying to trick my body into using the fat I have stored for energy instead of whatever I put in my system before coming shake...

Are you in the predicament of not knowing how to diet and implement cardio based on your somatotype (e.g. ectomorph, endomorph, etc.)? This comprehensive guide will describe actionable tips for maximizing your muscle building and fat burning potential, regardless your natural genetic tendencies...

Wouldn’t it suck to spend a ton of money on preparing for a Bodybuilding or (insert division) competition only to scratch your head in wonderment after you don’t bring your best physique to the stage? How could this happen? You shopped at Whole Foods Market for the highest quality proteins and...

All right. Facebook Q and A. Troy Guillory asked a very good question. He was asking, doing steady state cardio around your weight training session if the adenosine monophosphate kinase the amp K promotion would defeat the mTOR response from your weight training or mechanical force resistance...

If you’re a bodybuilder or even just a casual gym-goer trying to pack on muscle, chances are you focus almost exclusively on resistance training (and correctly so). Nevertheless, cardiovascular training shouldn’t be overlooked even when muscle building is your primary goal, and there’s quite a...

As we continue to pack in food day in and day out, our brains quickly become “Ghrelin Resistant” as our brain-reward systems become desensitized from chronic food consumption. So the question is: How do we not become resistant to ghrelin production, and how do we keep leptin levels (hunger...

The almighty didn’t etch these ten unofficial commandments in stone and send them down through the clouds to me. So, naturally, they’ll always be open for debate. But having been in gyms for over 30 years and coaching clients in the beauty of strength training for the past 13 years, I’ve picked...

By Adam Bisek Whether you're a competitive physique athlete or just want to look the part, chances are you've done your fair share of "cardio." If you want to get really lean you're supposed to right? Or at the least, we're told it's healthy for us to dabble in the occasional mind-numbing...

By Adam Bisek Amongst the vast annals of bodybuilding folklore lies the theory of fasted aerobic activity; “fasted cardio.” The notion implies doing a bout of aerobics in the morning on an empty stomach will result in greater fat loss. Much like many long-standing hypotheses, this one went...

For those gymgoers who never skip leg day, a strong and muscular pair of quads and hamstrings is usually one the top goals of any fitness list. But unless you’re one of the few who are competing on the bodybuilding stage, there can be such a thing as legs too large, especially if buying pants...

By: Matt Weik When it comes to pieces of cardio equipment, each style and piece seems to have its own set of positives and negatives. You have the bike which is great assuming you don’t have any lower back issues, you have the treadmill, which is great if you don’t have knee problems… the...