I have a bit of a belly and want to loose 20 lbs to get it nice and flat, but I also want to begin building muscle. Will 35 mins of cardio/day (5 times per week) interfere with my muscle building (also 5 times per week)? Also, What kind of diet would help in this case?
2007-04-10 10:50:26 · 13 answers · asked by J W 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, that would be the best way to lose body fat and gain muscle. I gained 15 lbs of muscle in just 2 months of weight lifting. Mostly in my legs...but muscle none the less lol.
2007-04-10 10:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes definitely. as the fat burns off, the muscle builds up. remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so you might not see much change in the scale. take measurements to see how many inches you lose. pay attention to how clothes fit. do the cardio first and then the weights. eating a well balanced diet with proper portions and drinking lots of water will help.
2007-04-10 10:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, as a matter of fact if you can increase your cardio you'll probably be able to do more lifting. Just make sure you do you cardio after any lifting. You don't want to burn all your energy on cardio and then try lifting. Also eat a lot of foods high in protein which helps develop your muscles.
2007-04-10 10:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet you can... 5 times a week might be a bit much though, I'd go with 4 if I were you.
Do your resistance training first and then the cardio afterwards and you will burn the most fat.
As for diet you should buy "the bodybuilders nutrition book" by Franco Columbu. You can get it off of Amazon for ten bucks.
2007-04-10 10:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jason 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. From my reserch it does help to loose weight and gain muscle but if already you are at an average size it is not the best. thogh for me i prefer cardio because it helps in so many areas your bum your arms and belly.
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2007-04-10 10:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by star69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you keep a normal diet 1500 calories for a female, 2000 for male, you will be able to burn fat and increase muscle. If you starve your body will go into survival mode where it will use the protein you eat for energy rather than building muscle.
2007-04-10 10:54:13 · answer #6 · answered by Alexander P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats usually how it works. I wouldn't recommend cardio 5 times per week. Maybe 2 or 3 times.
2007-04-10 10:53:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 12:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by ilsa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for loosing the fat around the belly running is the best way to go, so adding it to your exercises is a good idea, Most places do recommend both. Diet wise go for low calories high protein. You want to build muscles (protein) and loose fat (calories)
2007-04-10 10:54:37 · answer #9 · answered by Brian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the cardio will help you lose weight while the weights will help you gain muscle. Running is the best way.......
2007-04-10 10:54:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋