Cardio, Diet and Muscle Growth

[Future_ifbb_pro14900]

Didn’t really see a category for this but I’m wondering about how much cardio interferes with muscle growth. Say I have a maintenance of 3,000 calories and burn 1,000 calories through activity, if I eat 4,300 I’m still in a surplus, so it shouldn’t hinder progress in the long run. Personally I have a massive appetite and can easily consume 4,000+ calories daily. What are your thoughts?

 

[John]

Hi @Future_ifbb_pro14900 I switched this training diet logs, you were my test case,as I’m figuring out how to do it, I still may be wrong, cause while it says,training and diet,this is still not a log.

 

[anabolic_geek]

Aerobic cardio interferes a LOT with muscle growth and can also impede your NEAT (activity levels) throughout the day. More relaxed cardio like elliptical trainers, walking and perhaps incline walking are all superior options if you’re looking to add/maintain size.

 

[John]

Switched it back to general

 

[Poppy]

If you’re goal is to be an IFBB pro then anything other than basic fat loss activity will hinder your ability to build bodybuilder size muscles.

@anabolic_geek gave some sage advice sir.

You can’t serve two masters. A real IFBB pro is extremely huge standing next to any other athlete except for the top tier strongmen.

 

[NeuroRN]

Didn’t you say your 6’1 154lbs? I would just stay off the cardio for a bit. Eat big. Gain big.

 

[Poppy]

Oh cheez.

I forgot you are that lean.

If you can eat 4300 calories a day and hit the weight stack hard then thats the way to go. You’ll pack it on.

Just track your intake closely and make sure you’re actually getting that many calories.

 

[NeuroRN]

Hey @Future_ifbb_pro14900 I’m noticing a pattern. Ask a question. Get good info. Never acknowledge anyone said anything to you. I think more people might be willing to help you out, if you engage in the community a little more instead of, ya know…. Treating us like google.

 

[Bigmurph6]

Training diet logs is perfect for this

Cardio can be good for muscle growth depending upon your goals and diet.

If cutting in a deficit cardio is important if bulking and are a hard gainer you need a huge diet and no cardio your body ends up using all the fuel but cardio is healthy even if bulking 15 minutes to warm up if cutting 30-a hour of cardio depending what kind

 

[Future_ifbb_pro14900]

Sorry if that’s how you feel towards my questions. I just like getting some opinions from you guys and seeing what we agree on. There’s so much BS out there these days I trust you guys more then google. But thank you for some constructive criticism.

 

[NeuroRN]

Just try to realize people are taking time out of their day to help you and answer your questions… we understand you want opinions, and we’re here to help. Just join in on the convo.

 

[Kad1]

I think what @NeuroRN is gently trying to say is , get involved amd show a little gratitude for the information being provided. A simple thanks man I didn’t see it that way or thanks I’ll try that goes a long way. Everyone on this board is here to help an no one knows it all but collectively we know a lot. I’ll leave it at that and save my smarts ass comments for now

 

[NeuroRN]

Haha thanks @Kad1

 

[Kad1]

Sorry I’m late to the game today. No good reason for it

 

[NeuroRN]

No worries. It’s not like you have been working a lot or anything.

 

[Kad1]

I called out sick today and ended up hurting my shoulder and bicep in jitz. Fucking Karma!

 

[Dmomuchole]

What is cardio? Jk lol I don’t do cardio because I don’t have any reason to be running or chasing anyone lol but some people are passionate about cardio and running in general but I personally don’t care for it and doesn’t serve any purpose in achieving my personal goals. If you like it keep doing it brother.

 

[Poppy]

UGM is very interactive.

 

[Future_ifbb_pro14900]

Thanks for understanding, I’ll be better about this in the future!

 

[Bigmurph6]

If you need anything tag me in @Bigmurph @Future_ifbb_pro14900 im here to help