whats better? high calories with cardio or low cal with no cardio?

[T_Chapman]

whats better?

3500 cal with cardio (burn 500 cal) or 3000 cal with no cardio? or are they the same thing??

[Manveet]

I think cardio will be better (especially HIIT) because of the continuing effects after the session is over

[T_Chapman]

i forgot to say "in terms of muscle building."

[Manveet]

Cardio isn't going to build appreciable amounts of muscle.

Are you trying to curb fat gain on a bulk? If so, you don't need cardio to do it, just pay attention to diet.

[T_Chapman]

Cardio isn't going to build appreciable amounts of muscle.

Are you trying to curb fat gain on a bulk? If so, you don't need cardio to do it, just pay attention to diet.

yeah i know but my metabolism is not very fast and i cant get in the calories i want for muscle growth. so i was thinking maybe its better to eat more but do cardio...

[Allyrulez]

Its better to eat more, and cardio, if you want to limit fat gain


Ive wondered this before as well

Look at Akas' journal

[Manveet]

You do not need cardio to stay lean on a bulk. If you keep calorie levels under control, you should be fine.

Read the fourth post in this journal.

http://www.wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?p=825217#post825217

[T_Chapman]

oh okay. thx.

[Jasonl]

I'm with Manveet, although I do think you should do cardio while bulking to stay fit.

[T_Chapman]

I'm with Manveet, although I do think you should do cardio while bulking to stay fit.

yeah ill burn 300 cal walking on a treadmill everyday from now on unless its leg day or day after/before.

[body]

Adding cardio will probably make you healtheir.
you may get some extra benefit of increased insulin sensitiivty as well.

[BigMatt]

Cardio is always good even when bulking, look at the pros...

[meltedtime]

Go with the Cardio. Your heart needs a workout as well.

melt