How to program cardio to enhance muscle development and strength performance:

T H R E A D

1. MUST be individualized to the athlete, their sport, their goals, etc. As improperly programmed cardio for the athlete may result in negative outcomes

2. A coach must have a grasp of the different types of energy systems in order to properly increase muscle mass and strength performance thru cardio

Is he familiar with the ATP-PCr, Anaerobic Glyolysis, Oxidative Phosphorylation systems?

Commence the googling

3. While both strength and conditioning can be achieved during the same program - STRENGTH in itself must be kept separate from Conditioning itself

In layman’s terms:

Squatting 500, then doing a prowler push,

then squatting 500 again

So on and so forth...

detracts from strength emphasis

To serve both strength and a conditioning modality, you would be better served to do all sets of squats, squat accessories, & condition well after strength is addressed

If programmed incorrectly, cardio can fuck your strength and muscle mass “gains” all the way up

Be careful listening to your “guru’s”

Science matters

- Nut Freak