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Why did i gain weight after 3 months of working out and cardio?
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∙ 12y ago
could be multiple things. overtraining(more is not always better), diet low in quality carbs, and the duration/intensity of exercise. you could be "starving" your body therefore the body goes into survival mode and will not let go of excess water/fat.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoMuscle has a greater density than fat. If they have the same volume, a muscular body will weigh more than a soft body.
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If you can't do intense cardio due to an injury but still eat the same calories and lift weights will you gain weight?
It is the cardio that burns calories, and lifting weights will build muscle, so yes you will gain weight. However if you are of normal weight your appetite will probably adjust until you can get back to your cardio.
Do you need to run after weight lifting to gain muscle?
no... running is cardio and if you only want to build muscle cardio is not needed at all.
What weights should I use with my cardio program?
Start with soft low weight dumbells, increase the weight as you gain strength.
Can you loose full body weight when only working on your arms?
workout is to gain muscle and cardio is to loose weight.When gaining muscle u will gain some fat.When loosing weight u will loose some muscle.While loosing weight , dont stop lifting weight ,keep supplying protein.So that u can minimize muscle loss.
How can you gain weight in two months?
There are various ways through which you can gain weight in two months. The best option is to increase your dietary intake of proteins and fats.
Why do you gain weight when you eat very little?
you don't gain weight when you eat very little. you need to exercise and eat little portions of your meal and you will not gain weight, you will gain muscle by working out but not the weight.
What exercises are best to help me lose weight?
To lose weight, cardio exercise is the best as it helps you burn extra calories. Along with the cardio, mix in a little strength training to help you gain endurance and to boost your metabolism.
How long will it take to lose weight through cardio exercise?
This depends on what type of cardio workout you are doing. Cardio is a form of workout which aids in strengthening your cardiac muscle. To lose your weight by doing cardio activities really do take a little longer than you directly target your muscle and do weight training. The myth about weight training among the women is they would gain big huge muscles, which is not true. We females do not have as much testosterone compared to a male. The female body builders take special food and supplements to gain such big muscles.
How can you gain weight and get rid of your developing love handles?
Exercising will get rid of the love handles. A lot of ab work outs. Gaining weight, you may gain weight by working out because muscle wieghts more than fat. There are meal plans that will help you gain weight, but I don't know of any myself. A mixture of weight training and cardio exercises will develop muscle and help burn excess fat, increasing weight and reducing those dreaded love handles. Make sure you have a proper weight training programme for maximum results and watch that diet.
How do I loose weight and gain muscle at the same time?
Do cardio and muscle training exercises. Eat good foods qlot of protein
Can you gain weight by taking weight gain powders and not working out?
Sure but you will just get fat. It is not like WheyBulk5000 will turn you into Instant Arnold with no weightliftingn
Can you gain muscle mass and weight without working out?
Yes you most definitely will gain weight if you eat protein and not exercise. If you're working out to gain muscle, this tears your muscle fibers and the protein is used to repair the fibers. If you don't work out, the protein is going nowhere except your hips.
