Today's Training
Today was a Cardio only day. During my off-season this year I maintained a cardio schedule of two days per week. In the past, I would only do cardio as I started my show prep and would lay off it completely the rest of the year. Immediately following nationals last year, I made the decision to stay more strict with my diet and maintain my cardio. This not only kept me leaner all year but I also believe it helped in my lifting; especially leg day. I felt like I recovered better between my sets.
How much Cardio is enough? How much is too much?
To me cardio is a fat loss tool only so I do as much as I need but not so much that risk burning off muscle. In the past, I would do more cardio as my contest got closer. This year, as I stated above, I'm starting with two but I will increase that if I don't notice a fat loss after my first assessment pictures.