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    Bulk to Cutting

    Im in a bulking stage right now and consuming large amounts of carbs. In a few weeks I am going to shift my focus to much less carbs and still taking in large amounts of protein. Cardio will increase from about 20 min. 3 times a week to 5 times a week 45 minutes or so. I hear that cardio is best on an empty stomach. Will you lose muscle since your body is in a catabolic state during this period of time??

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    keep your heart rate around 65-75% through the 45 min, this burns more fat and keeps muscle burning to a minimum although you will lose some......220 - age X .7 to find heart rate

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    Quote Originally Posted by ImmmtheIceman
    . Will you lose muscle since your body is in a catabolic state during this period of time??
    I'm not understanding why you think your body will be in a catabolic state?


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    I am not understanding this either....

    I have gotten wayyyy bigger in the last 2 months and i have been cutting lol. I lost about 5 pounds of fat and gained about 10 in muscle just buy upping the protein and fats and keeping the carbs low. I do 45 minutes every morning 7 days a week (ok sometimes 6 but whos counting ) and I have not lost any muscle at all. And sometimes I sleep for 12 hours on the weekends. Just don't go higher than your target heart rate and you will be fine.

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    Thanks for the advice. Ill keep you all posted

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    Quote Originally Posted by LeanMeOut
    And sometimes I sleep for 12 hours on the weekends.

    Mike

    12 hours?! Ya bum

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