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cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
07 December 2011 18:53
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Ive heard we should all do some type of cardio for our hearts ect, however if your trying to gain muscle should you still incorporate cardio into your training plan? Or does it take away you gains as your telling you body to loose fat and gain muscle at the same time? any comments very welcome would like to run again as ive always enjoyed but dont want to jepordise my muscle gaining, many thanks all, bill
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Re:cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
08 December 2011 08:20
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Concept 2 rower, you don't see many fat rowers....or ones with little muscle
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Re:cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
08 December 2011 10:11
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yes, cardio is important for anyone, no matter what their goals.
It doesnt really tell your body to loose fat, it simply burns energy, so if you fuel the cardio session it will have no detrimental effect on muscle building. IMO quite the opposite, a healthy body with good levels of CV fitness, decent blood pressure etc etc is in a much better position to build new muscle for many reasons.
Dont neglect the cardio under the misguided thought that its detrimental to bulking!
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Re:cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
08 December 2011 10:29
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I am trying to gain mass but still use the cross trainer twice a week for 20 min.
I also play football twice a week.
The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion.
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Re:cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
08 December 2011 14:39
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Keep working on the cardio it has more benefits than just burning calories.
STEP 1 - Admit you have a problem. Hi my name is Wannabebigger and i have Bigorexia (muscle dysmorphia).
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Re:cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
08 December 2011 16:20
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as mentioned by daz, just eat a few extra calories and have some cardio in there too
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Re:cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
08 December 2011 19:36
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Sharpiedj
I am trying to gain mass but still use the cross trainer twice a week for 20 min.
I also play football twice a week.
Ditch the cross trainer and get on the rowing machine.
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Re:cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
19 January 2012 12:21
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HIIT is a good form of CV which wont stop you from achieving your bulk goal, try 20 mins 3-4 times a week, look at sprinters compared to marathon runners....
"A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others."
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Re:cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
19 January 2012 12:46
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It'll be fine.
Diet is the key, not the cardio.
As for what type if cardio - do whatever you enjoy most.
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Re:cardio for someone trying to gain mass?
23 January 2012 19:31
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A little cardio, 20mis or so 2-3 times per week won't have any noticeable negative impact on muscle gains. The increase in stamina and endurance should actually go towards helping your muscle gains as you’ll be able to train that little bit little harder.
As mentioned in a previous post, HIT ensures all the benefits of cardio and almost eliminates any negative effect on muscle mass gains.
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