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Hey /fit/. What's the best way to balance cardio and weight lifting for a person who is trying to lose weight but also gain (and maintain) muscle mass?. I do different strength training exercises each day in the morning, and then do about an hour to an hour and a half of cardio (either running, rowing, or biking) and Sundays are my rest days. I current am 5' 11'' and weigh 215 (target weight is 180). Discuss please.
>> Anonymous
eat protein before you do cardio to prevent any muscle loss
>> Anonymous
Try circuit training?
>> Anonymous
Keep doing what you're doing get to 180 then bulk up.
>> Anonymous
>>324345
get off /fit/
>> Anonymous
Cardio after lifting to completely deplete your energy stores and burn fat. Take in carbs as soon as possible after your session, and then take protein an hour after your session.
>> Anonymous
OP here. I've seen some nice strides in my my capacity to lift, but not serious gains in terms of gaining mass. I do notice that I'm a bit more toned and slimmer then I was at 230. Should I still continue losing 1-2 lbs a week til I hit 180 then start bulking up?
>> Anonymous
>>324339striking your cardio altogether and doing an HIIT

WTF do you people think HIIT is?

Hint: Its fucking cardio.

http://www.davedraper.com/hiit-cardio-training.html

OP alternate days or do cardio after lifting

Also depends on your goals. If you REALLY want to lose weight, focus on the cardio and maintain the lifts for now. If you are more interested in strength. Just do mostly lifting with small emphasis on cardio.

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