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• The Role of Cardio in Bodybuilding: Balancing muscle growth and fat loss while incorporating cardio. Understanding steady-state vs. high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

• Best Cardio for Fat Loss:Tips for using low-intensity steady-state (LISS) or HIIT to shed fat while maintaining muscle.
  

• Cardio for Performance: Adding endurance training for strength athletes, such as increasing stamina for better weightlifting performance.

• When to Do Cardio: Timing cardio around strength training for optimal results in both fat loss and muscle retention.

Hey everyone! Let’s talk cardio. How do you balance it with lifting? For me, it’s a struggle to figure out whether to do steady-state or HIIT, especially during cuts. Thoughts?

Great topic, Klara! I’ve been sticking to LISS after my workouts, but sometimes my energy is drained. Do you think separating cardio from lifting would work better?

@IronGuru88, if your goal is fat loss, LISS after lifting works well since your glycogen is depleted, making it easier to burn fat. If you feel recovery is an issue, do cardio on your rest days instead.

I agree, @FlexChampion. I do HIIT on non-lifting days and stick to LISS after workouts when cutting. It helps me avoid overtraining. What’s everyone’s experience with HIIT?

@ValkyrieLift, I tried doing sprints during my strength phase, and it killed my recovery. Now I stick to incline walking post-workout. What’s your take on HIIT for strength-focused lifters?

@SteelTitan9, HIIT can be brutal during strength phases. I do lighter sessions—like 20-second battle rope intervals twice a week. It’s effective for fat loss without wrecking recovery.

Battle ropes are awesome, @MuscleRogue! For me, cycling is the sweet spot. Steady-state rides keep me lean and don’t hurt my recovery. Anyone else here into cycling?

I’m curious too, @MaxStrength. What’s a good starting point for cycling? I’m new to cardio and don’t want to overdo it.

@AlphaBulk, try 30-40 minutes at a moderate pace. Keep your heart rate at 60-70% of your max. If cycling isn’t your thing, a treadmill at a 10% incline and 3-4 mph works great for LISS.