Do you want to get to the next level of your physique? Well, here’s the simple plan to get you there.
The constant need for self-improvement, especially when it comes to fitness, requires constant modification in training techniques and cleaning up your diet.
By just adding a bit more cardio and dropping a few carbs, you can boost both your calorie expenditure and fat loss without disrupting your workout performance.
The Right Amount of Cardio
The right amount of cardio depends on what you’re currently doing, but the rule of thumb would be to incorporate 15 to 20 minutes of low- to moderate-intensity cardio into your routine.
It can be done either in the morning or after lifting on training days, or at any point in time on your rest days.
Carb Cycling Basics
Carb cycling is the dietary approach whereby you alternate your carbohydrate intake on either a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
Commonly used to lose fat and maintain physical performance, there are a few basic rules when it comes to carb cycling:
- Eat a higher amount of carbs on your heavy training days (like legs and back)
- Eat 50% of your regular carbs on lighter lifting days (like arms and shoulders)
- Rest days are no-carb days
The combination of eating fewer carbohydrates and doing more cardio is guaranteed to get you closer to your goal weight without having to dramatically change other aspects of your fitness regimen. If you stick to this, then you’ll be burning fat without doing anything else.
Once you reach your goal, you can easily go back to your previous routine, but the key to maintaining a leaner physique is to keep the carb cycling going.
