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10-20-2007, 11:38 PM
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Tell me about your cutting phase
Since getting back into working out the first goal i have after restoring routine and healthy habits is weight loss.
I'm in pretty good shape at this point but still looking kind of soft in the abs/obliques region and should prolly cut another 10ish pounds. So tell me about your cutting phase: What kind of supplements do you use? How much cardio how many times a week and what type? How does your lifting schedule change? What kind of diet altercations? Concentrate on any sports? Anything else you should make me aware of? Thanks for your suggestions guys. 
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10-21-2007, 12:11 PM
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Re: Tell me about your cutting phase
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What kind of supplements do you use? [/ QUOTE ] I use the same supplements that I normally use. A few scoops of protein throughout the day when neeeded, a PWO shake and creatine if on at that time. The only difference I make when cutting is I add an EC stack. [ QUOTE ] How much cardio how many times a week and what type? [/ QUOTE ]I do a 5min or so job or jump rope for a warm-up. Rarely will I go to a gym for cardio, I normally go for a run, so it's long extended cardio for me, no HIIT. I normally do it 3 times a week, sometimes more dependig on how much I plan on cutting and how rough the bulk was. [ QUOTE ] How does your lifting schedule change? [/ QUOTE ] Somewhat. When cutting I am taking in less food, so I won;t push as heavy as a weight, I won't try for a new PR. But other than that routine will stay the same, unless its time for a change. [ QUOTE ] What kind of diet altercations? [/ QUOTE ] I have been knowen to do a dirty bulk occassionaly, so when cutting I really concentrate on clean food. No snacking and limit quantities. Personally I find a large part is portion and calorie control. I also reduce the amount of carbs I intake later in teh day. [ QUOTE ] Concentrate on any sports? [/ QUOTE ] I am the most uncoordinated person so I do not play sports. If you do, continue with them. A variety in cardio is great for you and it won't bore you. [ QUOTE ] Anything else you should make me aware of? [/ QUOTE ] 10 lbs isn't too difficult, however you want to get to a low bodyfat %. Just concentrate on your diet, follow a plan and up the cardio. Patience is key, if it's not working after a few days, alter your plan.
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#3
10-21-2007, 07:39 PM
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Re: Tell me about your cutting phase
Swimming does miracles for your body. It is also good because you can change between breast/back/freestyle and so on. Variation is the key for many reasons. I train my body divided into 3 times where 3 times equals every muscle group. Then I go by feel and put in cardio when I feel like it, swimming, boxing and outdoor running.
I eat like a horse also, works for me..
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#4
10-22-2007, 01:19 AM
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Re: Tell me about your cutting phase
I take vit c / calcium / multi / green tea extract / glutamine / 100g maltodextrin postworkout drink.
Cardio 3-4x a wk 30-45 min 75% max heart rate Lifting stays similar 3x a week, except reps in the 8-12 range instead of 4-6. Diet usually 800-1000 less calories. The % of protein/carbs/fat lowered to have more protein and less carbs as a % of the total grams that im eating.
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10-22-2007, 09:27 AM
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Re: Tell me about your cutting phase
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[ QUOTE ] Cardio 3-4x a wk 30-45 min 75% max heart rate [/ QUOTE ] How does one know one's max heart rate? [/ QUOTE ] Age Average Maximum Heart Rate100 % 20 years 200 beats per minute 25 years 195 beats per minute 30 years 190 beats per minute 35 years 185 beats per minute 40 years 180 beats per minute 45 years 175 beats per minute 50 years 170 beats per minute 55 years 165 beats per minute 60 years 160 beats per minute 65 years 155 beats per minute 70 years 150 beats per minute target heart rates
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#8
10-24-2007, 07:38 AM
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Re: Tell me about your cutting phase
I personally don't think cutting phases are efficient for the recreational lifter. Unless you're doing BB competitions, I feel its more beneficial to find a comfortable weight with around 10% BF and try to maintain. If you're actually cutting, you're going past any maintainable standard and you're just going to bounce back. If you want to lose weight, add a little cardio, take out a couple hundred calories. That's just my opinion, based off of the responses I get from my body.
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