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I wouldn't do any running if trying to gain weight..do something lower intensity (walking) for heart health. Running is counter to bodybuilding if that is still the objective in the original post.
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If the cardio is low intensity, that is fine (walking is sufficient for the heart given that you are also exercising it lifting). Otherwise, you will be burning calories that negate a weight gain.
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5'11 205. Plan to try to stick around 195-200 over the next 10 weeks and then start prepping for another competition in July.
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I eat what I brought right before going out to lunch with my co-workers. I just order some ice tea or Coke Zero and enjoy the company.
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Calories is #1 in terms of weight gain or loss goals. Macros is right behind -- like #1a if building a list. You could eat the cleanest bodybuilding diet and get fat if you are eating too much of them.
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Always like seeing motivated people who set and achieve goals
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You don't need 30 minutes of cardio each day if underweight and trying to gain. It is being counterproductive at this point. You likely also need to increase the intensity of lifting...you should be tired after an hour. If you are lifting for 2 hours, you are either lifting too light or taking really long rest breaks. You…
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Studies have shown muscle soreness is not indicative of a good workout. Genetics, how well trained you are, how on point you are on your diet, etc. factor. You should feel like you've worked the muscle after a workout, but the degree of soreness varies. I used to get sore training legs, but when I started playing hockey, I…
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Honestly, this is a little like saying "I want to run a marathon, but I don't intend to do much running to prepare for it." You cannot gain good (adding muscle with minimal fat accumulation) weight without a good eating plan and a commitment to resistance training. Otherwise, you are going to just gain mostly fat. It…
