mursa Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 I usually spend around 30-45 minutes doing Cardio work when I go do a workout . In the end I usually spend around 1.30-1.45hr total time including muscle resistance training . I've been thinking of cutting back my cardio so that I do not spend nearly 2 hours in the gym , Im looking into doing around 1 hr of resistance training . PS... i do not need to loose weight , im simply striving to gain around 10-15lbs of muscle mass . **What are your thoughts on the subject ? Will cutting back on the cardio have negative effects on my muscle gain ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainpec Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Performing cardio of 45 minutes, while performing weight exercises of 1hr could affect your goals negatively in the sense that your metabolism would have a greater tendency to become catabolic... in essence, your body could resort to breaking down muscle if it has exhausted it's fuel supply. If you are simply trying to "bulk up," I would suggest eating enough protein throughtout the day (not just one large protein drink and that's it). In my case, I consume a whey protein shake before (45min) my workout and immediately after, while eating plenty of chicken, beef or fish throughout the day. I have noticed fair results so far during the past six months... you should also cut down on the amount of cardio. IF you are looking to bulk up, I would limit my cardio to no more than 2 or 3 times a weekend and definitely not 45 minutes in duration... maybe 20 - 25 at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitesnautica Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Cut the cardio to 30 minutes 3 times per week at times other than lifting. Spend no more than 90 minutes inthe gym.Nautica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittany3 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 try this...mon -bi's and backtues- cardio (30 min) and abswed- legs, shoulders, trapsthurs- cardio and absfri- chest and tri'ssat- cardio and absI love this split:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystify Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Originally posted by brittany3 try this...mon -bi's and backtues- cardio (30 min) and abswed- legs, shoulders, trapsthurs- cardio and absfri- chest and tri'ssat- cardio and absI love this split:D You do traps??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitesnautica Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Originally posted by Mystify22 You do traps??? Females should do the same exercises as males. The lack of testosterone and their corresponding receptor sites will prevent the famle from gaining any significant amount of muslce mass.Nautica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittany3 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Originally posted by elitesnautica Females should do the same exercises as males. The lack of testosterone and their corresponding receptor sites will prevent the famle from gaining any significant amount of muslce mass.Nautica yes i do traps:aright: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nSyNcBaBy Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 i think u should post ur pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittany3 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Originally posted by linabina i think u should post ur pics they r on my homepage;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystify Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Brittany, you are veryyy pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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voluptuary Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 i do not need to loose weight , im simply striving to gain around 10-15lbs of muscle mass . If your only goal is to pack on some muscle mass, I don't see why you're doing any cardio at all, as this can be counter-productive.Regular cardio at the rate you have mentioned will only keep your rested metabolic rate (RMR) at such a high level that it becomes increasingly difficult to consume enough calories in the course of the day to accomplish what you want. In order to add muscle mass -- especially since it seems that you're at a relatively advanced fitness stage -- is to consume enough calories over and beyond what your body naturally "burns" off on a daily basis. Eat as much protein as you like, but it will not build muscle if it is being burned off as part of your daily caloric expenditure. That being said, I have this piece of advice.The good news is that your workout sessions should definitely become shorter in duration. Shorter even than a hour. I would recommend that you do 30 minutes, 45 minutes max, no cardio.The key is that you keep your workouts intense. Shorter periods of rest in between sets, even heavier weights, forced reps, drops sets, super sets, etc... Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mursa Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 Originally posted by voluptuary If your only goal is to pack on some muscle mass, I don't see why you're doing any cardio at all, as this can be counter-productive.Regular cardio at the rate you have mentioned will only keep your rested metabolic rate (RMR) at such a high level that it becomes increasingly difficult to consume enough calories in the course of the day to accomplish what you want. In order to add muscle mass -- especially since it seems that you're at a relatively advanced fitness stage -- is to consume enough calories over and beyond what your body naturally "burns" off on a daily basis. Eat as much protein as you like, but it will not build muscle if it is being burned off as part of your daily caloric expenditure. That being said, I have this piece of advice.The good news is that your workout sessions should definitely become shorter in duration. Shorter even than a hour. I would recommend that you do 30 minutes, 45 minutes max, no cardio.The key is that you keep your workouts intense. Shorter periods of rest in between sets, even heavier weights, forced reps, drops sets, super sets, etc... Good luck .... I very much leaning into taking this approach . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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