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I am in the process of gaining weight ( mainly muscle ). I use to run 3 miles a day but now i run maybe 1 mile once a week and the rest is weight training. I was told that running 3 miles a day is not good for building muscle..but is one mile a week good enough?
Um, well running makes you gain muscle. It mostly makes you lose weight though and burn fat, (esp. 3 miles per day) so maybe that's why you were told to cut back the running and step up the weight training.
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Depends what your goals are. If your looking to get HUGE running a great deal will make it difficult. Aerobic muscle burns muscle as well has fat. Though 3 miles 3-4 times a week is a good balance if your looking for overall shape and condition.
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I second this nomination. It is a good way to lose fast, but not burn up too much of your muscle. We have opposite issues my friend...I put on muscle easily...but losing fat...that is my demon. Try googling HITT...I think it will work well..it is intense and efficient.
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I second this nomination. It is a good way to lose fast, but not burn up too much of your muscle. We have opposite issues my friend...I put on muscle easily...but losing fat...that is my demon. Try googling HITT...I think it will work well..it is intense and efficient.
Um, well running makes you gain muscle. It mostly makes you lose weight though and burn fat, (esp. 3 miles per day) so maybe that's why you were told to cut back the running and step up the weight training.
That's funny.
OP, what are your goals? If you are looking to increase your size then I would stop running and focus exclusively on lifting. Running will burn muscle as well as fat.
OP, what are your goals? If you are looking to increase your size then I would stop running and focus exclusively on lifting. Running will burn muscle as well as fat.
I am looking to get big...muscle big. Not huge but just buff. I am allready seeing a difference with all the weight training i do as well as my high protein intake.
I am looking to get big...muscle big. Not huge but just buff. I am allready seeing a difference with all the weight training i do as well as my high protein intake.
Stop running, it will only harm your progress. If you are overweight HIIT on the off-days is OK, but not necessary. Losing weight is 90% diet anyways.
Keep up your protein intake. At least 1gram for every lb that you weigh.
As to overall health, be efficient when you lift. Time your rest periods. Work every major muscle group. (DO NOT HAVE A "BICEP" DAY!)
OP, what are your goals? If you are looking to increase your size then I would stop running and focus exclusively on lifting. Running will burn muscle as well as fat.
Why did I gain muscle in my legs then? I understand running doesn't build HUGE muscles.
As for the OP I really discourage him from stopping running completely. Cut back to even running 2 miles a day, like a few times a week combined with weight training. That will keep your cardio up and endurance.
That's why my fiance does, he mostly lifts weights and runs a few times a week to keep fit.
Why did I gain muscle in my legs then? I understand running doesn't build HUGE muscles.
As for the OP I really discourage him from stopping running completely. Cut back to even running 2 miles a day, like a few times a week combined with weight training. That will keep your cardio up and endurance.
That's why my fiance does, he mostly lifts weights and runs a few times a week to keep fit.
Cause you were probably a pile before you started running. Like a squishy ball of goo.
Cause you were probably a pile before you started running. Like a squishy ball of goo.
WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! How in the heck was that even helpful to the OP? Man, the nerve of some people.
I disagree and do NOT advise you stop running. It is good for your health and will keep you toned. Maybe not 3 miles a day, but at least run a few miles like three times a week.
I am in the process of gaining weight ( mainly muscle ). I use to run 3 miles a day but now i run maybe 1 mile once a week and the rest is weight training. I was told that running 3 miles a day is not good for building muscle..but is one mile a week good enough?
I don't think taking it down to one mile a week is a good idea at all.
You'll lose a lot of aerobic conditioning by going from 3 miles a day, down to 1 mile once a week - I think GrayClouds suggestion of "3 miles, 3-4 times a week" makes the most sense.
Just go at a moderate pace for to maintain your endurance - don't look to increase anything as far as running goes, since your focus is on gaining muscle at the moment.
Make sure you eat enough to gain, and get enough rest.
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I don't think taking it down to one mile a week is a good idea at all.
You'll lose a lot of aerobic conditioning by going from 3 miles a day, down to 1 mile once a week - I think GrayClouds suggestion of "3 miles, 3-4 times a week" makes the most sense.
Just go at a moderate pace for to maintain your endurance - don't look to increase anything as far as running goes, since your focus is on gaining muscle at the moment.
Make sure you eat enough to gain, and get enough rest.
Yeah I agree, you will lose ALL your endurance cutting back your running like that! Trust me, it's happened to me. And it takes FOREVER to get that endurance back if you decide to start running more again.
I agree with 3 miles, 3-4 times per week. That sounds like a good balance.
I am in the process of gaining weight ( mainly muscle ). I use to run 3 miles a day but now i run maybe 1 mile once a week and the rest is weight training. I was told that running 3 miles a day is not good for building muscle..but is one mile a week good enough?
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