Balancing Cardio and Muscle How Much Is Too Much?

by **Riley!11** » Mon Dec 22, 2025 1:15 pm

Consistency beats intensity. A little cardio year-round works better than panic cardio during cuts.

by **Vegan1** » Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:13 pm

If cardio starts affecting squat or deadlift numbers, it’s too much. Simple as that.

by **GymAddict27** » Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:55 am

When calories are high, I can handle more cardio. When cutting, I dial it back hard.

by **FlexinFiona** » Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:47 am

Bike or sled work > running for me. Less joint stress, easier to recover from.

by **Peach255** » Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:36 am

Good call. I tried fasted morning cardio and my lifts definitely took a hit.

by **Barbell-4F** » Sun Dec 21, 2025 6:02 pm

I keep cardio post-workout or on rest days. Never before lifting strength stays better that way.

by **FitChick_Jess** » Sun Dec 21, 2025 4:06 pm

Honestly, diet does more for leanness than cardio. Cardio just helps clean things up.

by **Belle%24** » Sun Dec 21, 2025 2:24 pm

HIIT wrecks my recovery if I overdo it. Once or twice a week max, short sessions only.

by **Peach255** » Sun Dec 21, 2025 2:08 pm

That’s kinda where I’m leaning. Hard cardio always seems to mess with my leg days.

by **Kimmi90** » Sun Dec 21, 2025 1:38 pm

Low-intensity incline walking has been money for me. Easy recovery, no leg burnout.