OK so I'm looking to bulk up over summer, looking to put on about 7lbs in 3 months- is this feasible?
Also I am a keen long-distance runner which doesn't exactly help my efforts to put on weight...someone suggested that the two don't go togther and if I want to bulk up I should (temporarily) scrap the running, as the major aerobic exercise will mean I'm burning away everything I build up with the weight training- is this true?
Thanks!
2006-06-28 00:48:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
To bulk out in such a short time you'll need to cut out your 'long-distance' running.
As I'm sure you're aware you can gain weight quite fast in this time, (and it usually hits the stomach) But to put on this amount in muscle, can take about 5-6 months.
Good luck in your attempts.
2006-06-28 01:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Norman Bates 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Running doesn't burn off muscles it burns fat so you should keep running. As for bulking up try going to the gym and do 2 hrs a day doing wieght training and concentrate on squats to build your leg muscles as your thema is the largest muscle in your body and bench presses to build the upper body. Enjoy, you should notice the changes after a couple of weeks but make sure you stick to 2 hrs a day!!
2006-06-28 07:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by rockin mermaid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't the extra weight that you're trying to put on affect your running times? If you're in cross country or something that could be a problem. The best way to do it is figure out about how many calories you're burning and make sure to eat that many. Don't go over it though or you'll gain fat weight...
2006-06-28 07:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by K.Spence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a high-protien diet. Red meat, beans etc...protien forms the building blocks of muscles, Carbs will give you energy. A balanced diet. You also need to incorporate Weight training into your fitness regime. Running is still good. Remember High weights:low repittitions.
2006-06-28 08:07:09 · answer #4 · answered by emmi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drop the running and do weights and muscle-building exercises. Also, try to figure out a high-carb diet. Baked potatoes, pasta, etc.
Try Complan (ask your pharmacist) to help you add a few pounds.
2006-06-28 07:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by Sitting Still 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's true
with running you will get more slim
you have to do proper exercise
and rest is important too
if you want to increase the weight of your mussels take up the weight training in proper order
that will really show some result
2006-06-28 07:56:25 · answer #6 · answered by sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do weight training...
dont stop running cause you will gain all the weight, but loose it right away
2006-07-04 20:32:05 · answer #7 · answered by Allie H. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Such mediocre questions on this site! Zzzzzzz
2006-06-28 07:52:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋