I think highly intense interval training (HiiT) is the best form of cardio you can do. A lot of people waste their time on the treadmill and they don’t seem to get the results that people get from Hiit. I have some proof you might want to look at because as a bodybuilder, it might scare you.

Marathon and long distance runners all look the same - like they are from some poverty ridden country and they haven’t eaten in about a week. I mean they’re all practically skin and bones. Even if your someone that isn’t trying to bodybuild, this is not a “nice” looking skinny.

Now look at the sprint runners that do the 100 meter dash. They all looked ripped.

What is the difference?

The difference is that marathon runners go for hours at the same pace, while sprinters do Hiit.

HiiT is basically dividing up your cardio time into periods of high intensity and low intensity. That means you sprinter for a minute and walk for a minute, spring for a minute and walk for a minute, etc. You do that for 15-20 minutes and you’re done.

Studies have shown that this is the best cardio to do as a bodybuilder. The main reason is that it is short and you won’t end up losing a lot of muscle (like you would with regular cardio), but it is also exceptionally good at targeting the fat on your body. This is what can help you get that “ripped” look.

Give it a try, if you haven’t already. It isn’t as easy as it seems. Sprint, walk, sprint, walk until 20 minutes is up.