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Gaining weight while staying is good cardiovascular shape?

mwillh13
mwillh13 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Anyone have any idea on how I can stay in good cardio shape, jog and still gain weight?

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Eat more calories than you burn
  • ForecasterJason
    ForecasterJason Posts: 2,577 Member
    If you're trying to gain weight, lifting weights would also help.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    edited January 2016
    ForecasterJason wrote: »
    If you're trying to gain weight, lifting weights would also help.

    Lifting weights does not affect weight gain.

    It may affect the TYPE of body mass gained (assuming you're eating at a surplus), but has no effect on the amount.
  • ForecasterJason
    ForecasterJason Posts: 2,577 Member
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    ForecasterJason wrote: »
    If you're trying to gain weight, lifting weights would also help.

    Lifting weights does not affect weight gain.

    It may affect the TYPE of body mass gained (assuming you're eating at a surplus), but has no effect on the amount.
    Yes, though I was answering the part of "staying in good cardiovascular shape".
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Yes of course. This is something I was thinking about today. I've only gained 10 pounds but I'm noticing a few of the daily activities I do just aren't as...easy. I don't do cardio. I'm thinking about adding some in just to be more healthy/comfortable. Just keep moving and make sure you're accounting for the extra calorie burn and eating to gain.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    ForecasterJason wrote: »
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    ForecasterJason wrote: »
    If you're trying to gain weight, lifting weights would also help.

    Lifting weights does not affect weight gain.

    It may affect the TYPE of body mass gained (assuming you're eating at a surplus), but has no effect on the amount.
    Yes, though I was answering the part of "staying in good cardiovascular shape".

    Then why did you say "for gaining weight" if you were addressing "for staying in good cardiovascular shape"?
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Yeah...you eat more food.
  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
    You can continue to cardio while bulking you're just going to have to eat more to stay in a calorie surplus.
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    edited January 2016
    Increase your calorie intake to account for any extra calories burnt during your cardio sessions.

    I always continue cardiovascular work during a gaining phase. It's never been a problem...
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,438 MFP Moderator
    The main reason why people suggest limited cardio while bulking is because manu struggle to get enough calories. If you can eat big, then run, bike or do HIIT.
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