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trying to gain weight/Cardio

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Posted by: fortheu22

Im starting to bulk up a bit and eating a lot of steak, potatoes, chicken, fruit and protein shakes. Im hitting the gym 4-5 days a week and I play basketball 2-3 times a week (not streetball, organized league games.) Now my question is should I still do cardio at the gym or use the basketball running as my running?


Posted by: Built

Don't forget plenty of olive oil, whole milk and eggs and raw nuts for this bulk.

With the basketball, you're probably doing enough cardio but a little extra won't do you any harm - just make sure you eat enough to compensate.


Posted by: unclem

Quote Originally Posted by fortheu22 View Post
Im starting to bulk up a bit and eating a lot of steak, potatoes, chicken, fruit and protein shakes. Im hitting the gym 4-5 days a week and I play basketball 2-3 times a week (not streetball, organized league games.) Now my question is should I still do cardio at the gym or use the basketball running as my running?
what is your goal to be a bber or just train for basketball?


Posted by: fortheu22

I'm 27 and my basketball days are behind me , I play to stay active and I love the game.


Posted by: OutWhey

Quote Originally Posted by fortheu22 View Post
Im starting to bulk up a bit and eating a lot of steak, potatoes, chicken, fruit and protein shakes. Im hitting the gym 4-5 days a week and I play basketball 2-3 times a week (not streetball, organized league games.) Now my question is should I still do cardio at the gym or use the basketball running as my running?
I take it your not lifting to gain size but to stay in shape and be athletic. I would use the basketball as your cardio since you dont want it to hence your CNS. TO much cardio will tear you down if you dont watch it. Plus you dont want to be a beam pole/


Posted by: WeightGainNet

Quote Originally Posted by fortheu22 View Post
Im starting to bulk up a bit and eating a lot of steak, potatoes, chicken, fruit and protein shakes. Im hitting the gym 4-5 days a week and I play basketball 2-3 times a week (not streetball, organized league games.) Now my question is should I still do cardio at the gym or use the basketball running as my running?


Since you're trying to gain weight, you DON'T need to do any more cardio. Especially if you're playing basketball 2-3 times a week!

You also don't need to be hitting the gym 4-5 times a week. 3 days a week is plenty! If you're lifting 4-5 days AND playing basketball 2-3 days I guarantee you are over-training and you're going to have a hard time gaining weight, even if you're eating enough.

When you work out with heavy weights you are breaking down muscle fibers (Which is a good thing). But you need to give your body time to rest and grow new muscle tissue bigger and stronger... Otherwise you get nowhere.

Hope this helps. Any more questions let me know.


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