cardio while bulking???

[SURGE]

That is a lot of cardio for bulking. I know guys who don't do that much in contest prep. I should do cardio but when bulking my only cardio is walking my dog. Last time I dieted I also done no cardio in the gym. I know I should for the health benefits alone.

 

[Ryan1007]

I continue with cardio when bulking but usually drop it back to about 25 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

 

[weltweite]

If the cardio is low intensity you'll be burning more fatty acids. I feel 45 minutes of low intensity cardio would help your bulk. Boosts metabolism, increases your appetite, great for your cardiovascular, improves insulin sensitivity which is important for growth and proper nutrient partitioning.

I doubt 45 minutes of low intensity cardio will really inhibit your muscle gains, especially because you are less likely to burn through your muscle glycogen.

 

[ProFIT]

If the cardio is low intensity you'll be burning more fatty acids. I feel 45 minutes of low intensity cardio would help your bulk. Boosts metabolism, increases your appetite, great for your cardiovascular, improves insulin sensitivity which is important for growth and proper nutrient partitioning.

I doubt 45 minutes of low intensity cardio will really inhibit your muscle gains, especially because you are less likely to burn through your muscle glycogen.

I agree as long as the required caloric needs are met each day to grow. You covered everything in your post. I think everyone should do some form of cardio regardless of their goal.

 

[nalojeff]

My favorite off season cardio is hiking out in nature


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[Victory]

I prefer to do cardio outdoors. Brisk walking in a nice area is my favourite form of cardio. When cutting I usually up the intensity.

 

[Big Dave Smith]

Cardio while bulking should be focused around heart health and lung capacity.

15-20 min HIIT.

Hard intervals of 15-20 seconds, cruise intervals of 40-45 seconds. Get very out of breath, recover, repeat. 3-4x/week... 5 max.

You’ll maintain better cardiovascular health, better performance, and won’t burn off too many calories, or waste any time.

 

[koolio]

Old school theory (I am 59) was to do about 20 minutes of easy cardio after lifting...the thinking was you should have exhausted all of your glycogen reserves from lifting leaving only fat as fuel for the cardio....it has worked for me for 40 years now...

 

[lycan Venom]

Koolio knows whats up. I tried the 20 min medium to high intensity cardio after a good 1hr weight session and I come out leaner and still maintain & obtain overall mass. Really keeps the midsection and hips leaner and i think helps to keep fat off thr organs. Some dudes dont store fat around their limbs or ab***inal area, it get stored around the arteries and organs. The cardio session with healthy food options keeps you from having those issue worsen while bulking... just my opinion.

 

[phoenix13]

I've become a believer in 10-20 min medium to high intensity full body work 2-3xweek over this past year. I used to only do occasional LISS during growth/offseasons, but now I'm sold on the benefits of regularly scheduled higher intensity, shorter duration sessions. I feel healthier in general and have increased my work capacity for the "real" workouts...so it's good for both quality of life and quality of training. Frankly, I wasn't expecting this - I thought it would hinder recovery for bb'ing training, but so far it has enhanced it.

 

[teejey]

I agree,with most posts here around 20-30 min. I gotta do it while bulking or ill feel like a slob. Helps with blood pressure which always starts to go up towards the end u
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[Tank211]

I always do cardio year round….atleast 3-4 times a week. It helps keep me alittle leaner, plus all the health benefits!

 

[Deltz123]

Never done it but going to do so as of now. For health purpose