Is crdio that important?...

**l Viruz l** · 09-05-2006, 11:54 PM

I neevr even do cardio, is it nessecary to do while bulking and on a cycle

**rtpassionz** · 09-06-2006, 08:50 AM

I personally don't do cardio while bulking...

**InsaneInTheMembrane** · 09-06-2006, 10:15 AM

cardio is not a must during bulking.... however, people who use gear that predisposes them to fat gain (dbol , abombs,etc..) or have the tedency to gain fat easily even on a clean bulk (I am) do cardio 3X a week to help minimize this problem!

**stocky121** · 09-06-2006, 10:41 AM

IMO cardio is a must either cutting or bulking

**IBdmfkr** · 09-06-2006, 01:02 PM

Anyone that says Cardio isn't needed throughout the year either hasn't tried it or is too lazy to utilize it.. It isn't "needed" but is very beneficial when done consistantly and allows you to consume more calories during the off-season.

**mv7electric** · 09-06-2006, 02:37 PM

cardio is just as important as strength training.

**mavsluva** · 09-06-2006, 02:39 PM

Absolutely, and should be performed based upon the need of a specific individual. 15-20 minute PWO cardio works well for me, where AM cardio works better for others. It's very healthy in general to break a sweat at least once a day.

**SuperLift** · 09-15-2006, 02:02 PM

A trainer at my gym told me that if you do cardio on a regular basis then it will allow more oxygen to the muscles which will also cause you to get bigger... Is this a true statement?

**usualsuspect** · 09-15-2006, 03:10 PM

no! Plain and simple, cardio is dreadful. If you're feeding your body with the right foods, doing short, high intense workout (recommended)...cardio really is not neccessary (well unless your a lab rat on a pinwheel). Actually the best thing to do is walk (3-dimensional view, meaning outside in the sunlight and not on a treadmill) at a good pace as much as possible (3-4 days/wk). Leisure walks do you're body and (mind) good

**IBdmfkr** · 09-15-2006, 06:40 PM

Do you bodybuild Unualsuspect, what are your goals etc? What BF do you stay at year around etc? Just curious as to how it various from person to person.

**Bigmax** · 09-15-2006, 07:00 PM

Cardio is essential in the aid of muscle building as well as fat loss!!!!!!!!!!!!If anyone has ever read anything that John parillo has wrote has seen many write ups as well proven data.

**Ufa** · 09-15-2006, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by l Viruz l

I neevr even do cardio, is it nessecary to do while bulking and on a cycle

More than you will ever know.

**stayinstacked** · 09-15-2006, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by SuperLift

A trainer at my gym told me that if you do cardio on a regular basis then it will allow more oxygen to the muscles which will also cause you to get bigger... Is this a true statement?

He's exactly right!!! How many times do we have to stop an exercise like a set of deads or squats not because our muscles fail, but because we get too damn winded or the lactic acid buildup/burn is too unbearable to keep going. Cardio definitely reduces lactic acid and allows you to train harder IMO, however in the off season maybe 3X/wk for me