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Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« on: April 06, 2009, 04:59:10 PM »
My cardio regiment consists of medium to high intensity

Provided I consume enough protein and still go to the gym am I still able to maintain muscle mass while losing bodyfat?
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2009, 05:00:07 PM »
I think so. 
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2009, 05:10:00 PM »
kai greene did it for the arnold
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2009, 05:15:54 PM »
If you have to do 3 hours of cardio per day, you clearly have no clue how to diet...

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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2009, 05:17:02 PM »
Quote from: lift 456 on April 06, 2009, 05:10:00 PM
kai greene did it for the arnold

true but Kai's form of cardio was walking on a treadmill or some other form of low intensity cardio and the guy is on alot of gear I imagine.

I have a amateur bout coming up, so I am doing alot of sparring, roadwork etc
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2009, 05:17:47 PM »
Quote from: FOR REAL on April 06, 2009, 05:15:54 PM
If you have to do 3 hours of cardio per day, you clearly have no clue how to diet...

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I know how to diet but I need stamina so its essential I do it.
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2009, 05:39:44 PM »
fuck yeah !

I am doing 2 hours already and in may I will do 3 hours  8)

but tha drugzzz help to maintain muscle
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2009, 05:42:11 PM »
Quote from: Stavios on April 06, 2009, 05:39:44 PM
fuck yeah !

I am doing 2 hours already and in may I will do 3 hours  8)

but tha drugzzz help to maintain muscle

what if you did it naturally?
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2009, 05:46:47 PM »
Quote from: bodybuilder1234 on April 06, 2009, 05:42:11 PM
what if you did it naturally?


Keep hitting the weights, eat plenty of protein, etc. If you able to do 3 or more hours of cardio a day, more power to you. Just eat enough food for it.
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2009, 05:50:11 PM »
Quote from: bodybuilder1234 on April 06, 2009, 05:42:11 PM
what if you did it naturally?

I don't know, I think I would do the same !

as a natty I would hate to cut too much on the food, but it must be hard for the legs to recuperate
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2009, 06:00:39 PM »
gayer than tabata  ;D
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2009, 06:03:50 PM »
Quote from: bodybuilder1234 on April 06, 2009, 04:59:10 PM
My cardio regiment consists of medium to high intensity

Provided I consume enough protein and still go to the gym am I still able to maintain muscle mass while losing bodyfat?

Thats rediculous, no need to do even close to that much.
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2009, 06:05:55 PM »
I HAVE TO WALK 29 MILES ON THURSDAY GOING INTO TOWN TO GET SOAP, SHAMPOO, TOOLS, AND SEEDS FOR PLANTING SEASON... WILL I LOSE MUSCLE... TAKES ME ABOUT 10 HOURS TO COMPLETE....
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2009, 06:10:06 PM »
I didn't realize we had so many marathon walkers on here.
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2009, 06:10:37 PM »
Sheer insanity.  BACK OFF!
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2009, 06:11:33 PM »
Quote from: benchthis on April 06, 2009, 06:05:55 PM
I HAVE TO WALK 29 MILES ON THURSDAY GOING INTO TOWN TO GET SOAP, SHAMPOO, TOOLS, AND SEEDS FOR PLANTING SEASON... WILL I LOSE MUSCLE... TAKES ME ABOUT 10 HOURS TO COMPLETE....
Tom Joad? That you? 
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2009, 06:13:06 PM »
if your a natural,with a slower than average metabolism,and your a true mesomorph.you may need to do 3 hours a day.
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2009, 06:16:35 PM »
Quote from: big L dawg on April 06, 2009, 06:13:06 PM
if your a natural,with a slower than average metabolism,and your a true mesomorph.you may need to do 3 hours a day.

Not a chance. If anyone has to do 3 hours a day of cardio then their whole program was designed insufficiently.
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #19 on: April 06, 2009, 06:18:59 PM »
technically i do 3 hours of cardio a day. 15 minute walk to the dining hall, 15 minute walk back, 6 meals a day, 3 hours. I've just found that you have to keep shoving in food every minute you can (right now im finishing off 2 hamburger patties).
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #20 on: April 06, 2009, 10:34:28 PM »
I think it's possible.  I used to train for rugby league and rugby union on the same day.  Rugby union training went for at least 1.5 hours then I'd get driven (~35 mins) to rugby league training straight away which went for 1.5 to 2 hours.  I'd eat a piece of bread with honey on it between trainings.  It was hard to gain much muscle from my gym training, but I didn't lose any.  That gets you leean though for sure.
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2009, 03:31:19 AM »
Quote from: The Coach on April 06, 2009, 06:16:35 PM
Not a chance. If anyone has to do 3 hours a day of cardio then their whole program was designed insufficiently.

yes i think so too...3hrs is insane :o
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #22 on: April 07, 2009, 03:34:58 AM »
Quote from: bodybuilder1234 on April 06, 2009, 04:59:10 PM
My cardio regiment consists of medium to high intensity

Provided I consume enough protein and still go to the gym am I still able to maintain muscle mass while losing bodyfat?

i think 2 hours (1 hour in the morning and 1 hour pwo) are more than enough.
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #23 on: April 07, 2009, 03:35:50 AM »
Quote from: bodybuilder1234 on April 06, 2009, 04:59:10 PM
My cardio regiment consists of medium to high intensity

Provided I consume enough protein and still go to the gym am I still able to maintain muscle mass while losing bodyfat?

yes, i think you can. i started using my bike instead of car, i make sure i ride the bike without getting tired, i eat pizza after a workout and bikeriding, and then drive the bike some more, im not biking for the sake of biking , its a transportation.
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Re: Is it possible to maintain muscle while doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
« Reply #24 on: April 07, 2009, 03:36:40 AM »
why are you doing 3 hours of cardio a day?
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