Tips For Cardio

• For FAT loss, cardio should be done on an empty stomach.

• Start small with cardio, and increase gradually (weekly). This way if you are dieting to be ripped you will not eat away at your hard-earned muscle.

• Each cardio session should not be done the same. Vary your forms of cardio, such as running, rowing, martial arts, and so on. This way it will not be boring (for those who really hate cardio) and your body won't get used to the same thing.

• Your body starts consuming fat after a certain time during your cardio. Some say 20 minutes, but it depends on the individual (everyone is different). So a helpful tip is to keep your cardio going for at least 30 minutes, this is moderate to high intensity cardio.

• Always stretch your muscles before cardio. If you don't you will be feeling it 5 minutes into your cardio.

• Switch up the intensity (different paces) during your cardio.

• It is very important to know your target heart rate. This is a must, because if you're under your target heart rate, your not doing much to get yourself ripped. Your heart rate can be calculated as follows: (220 - age) x .6 is your lower limit and (220 - age) x .8 is your upper limit. For example, if you're 40 years old, your lower limit would be 108 beats per minute (180 x .6) and your upper limit would be 144 beats per minute (180 x .8).

• Cardio will not make you become a lean mean muscle machine. Nutrition makes up most of that equation. (That doesn't mean you shouldn't do cardio - it's great for your fitness level and heart)

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