Cardio while bulking?

KC lifter

Yes 3-4 times a week first thing in the am, at a low intesity would be fine. I do the treadmill and stair step the incline and speed. I go up to level 4-5 and back to 0 then back up to 6-7 and so on for 30-40 min.

**Matt76**

i'm a walker myself. I walked twice a week once I woke up for about 30minutes last semester and it really kept the fat off. Now i'm busy as hell and put on some chub :(

artillery

Yea, what is the best balance for cardio?

jobu369

I think cardio is a personal thing. it's just like you workout. You gotta find the balance that works best for you and stick with it. of course it helps if you can find a few different ways to get your cardio. That way you don't get bored.

tjb035

Would HIIT Training 2-3 times a week ruin you bulking cycle?

**ajdos**

3-4 30 min sessions per week is about what I do in the off seson- it will affect size gains minimally and will help keep your training at peak performance- at 297 last year it was hard to go up a flight of steps w/o being winded cuz I completely cut our cardio- it made leg training much harder especially when I did higher reps- had I done cardio I would have had better overall results IMO.

ctninja9

cardio is the most important thing you can do, it strengthens your heart and prevents all kinds of diseases...while bulking dont cut out cardio...just increase caloric intake

**Aurora**

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Originally Posted by tjb035

Would HIIT Training 2-3 times a week ruin you bulking cycle?

No this is actually the perfect prescription. Cardio increases capilary density, and cardiac output, and VO2 max, which in turn increases nutrient uptake.... which makes you bigger. Sprints and intervals are ideal for bulking. Diet can be adjusted accordingly.

cadams

i take some bcaa's or a scoop of protien and walk incline in my target "fat burn zone" in the am 2-3 days a week. then come home and have breakfast. that little bit of cardio and a good diet always has kept me lean while still being able to gain weight. just remember those calories!

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KC lifter Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,350 Rep Power: 0	Yes 3-4 times a week first thing in the am, at a low intesity would be fine. I do the treadmill and stair step the incline and speed. I go up to level 4-5 and back to 0 then back up to 6-7 and so on for 30-40 min.

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Matt76 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 23 Posts: 886 Rep Power: 5	i'm a walker myself. I walked twice a week once I woke up for about 30minutes last semester and it really kept the fat off. Now i'm busy as hell and put on some chub :(

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artillery New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Yea, what is the best balance for cardio?

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jobu369 New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I think cardio is a personal thing. it's just like you workout. You gotta find the balance that works best for you and stick with it. of course it helps if you can find a few different ways to get your cardio. That way you don't get bored.

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tjb035 New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ID Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Re: Cardio while bulking? Would HIIT Training 2-3 times a week ruin you bulking cycle?

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ajdos NaziLawnJanitor/ORS Staff Join Date: May 2006 Location: River Styx Age: 33 Posts: 722 Rep Power: 3	Re: Cardio while bulking? 3-4 30 min sessions per week is about what I do in the off seson- it will affect size gains minimally and will help keep your training at peak performance- at 297 last year it was hard to go up a flight of steps w/o being winded cuz I completely cut our cardio- it made leg training much harder especially when I did higher reps- had I done cardio I would have had better overall results IMO.

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ctninja9 New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Re: Cardio while bulking? cardio is the most important thing you can do, it strengthens your heart and prevents all kinds of diseases...while bulking dont cut out cardio...just increase caloric intake

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cadams Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 110 Rep Power: 3	Re: Cardio while bulking? i take some bcaa's or a scoop of protien and walk incline in my target "fat burn zone" in the am 2-3 days a week. then come home and have breakfast. that little bit of cardio and a good diet always has kept me lean while still being able to gain weight. just remember those calories!

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