Q&A for: 9-Jan-06
1212. Q:
Mike, you have helped me work out a bulking diet. I was the guy w/ the manboobs, and u said that they should go away naturally. So, i was wondering how much cardio i should do per day when i workout in order to speed along the process of losing the moobs.
A:
Not exactly sure which person you are (there're several like that that I helped with on this site), but if you are trying to bulk up, meaning trying to put on some weight and muscle, then your cardio should be minimal. Cardio, while certainly great for you health-wise, is the exact opposite of what you want to do while bulking because it will burn extra calories instead of them going towards building new muscle. I would save main cardio for when you are satisfied with the amount of muscle you have and stop bulking up.
In the meanwhile, here's a GREAT form of very intense and very short duration cardio that you could do even while bulking up... It's called HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and it's kinda like a hybrid between cardio and weight training. In it you would perform your favorite form of cardio (running, biking, swimming, etc.) in an all-out effort for 30-seconds going as fast as you possibly can (so sprinting if you chose running as your cardio), then do 30 seconds at a leisurly pace recovering from the intense session, then doing another 30 seconds at high intensity, etc. So a 'set' of HIIT looks like this: 30 seconds all out, 30 seconds slow, 30 seconds all out, 30 seconds slow, 30 seconds all out, ... You can start out with 2-3 times per week doing just 5 minutes per session (so 5 all-out 30-second intervals interspersed with 5 leisurely 30-second intervals) and build up to three 15-minute sessions per week. This is an excellent 'cardio' workout in general and especially appropriate for when you are bulking.
1213. Q:
My bowel movement is hard and painful. Any tips
A:
That's really something a doctor would be able to help with much better, but I can give some tips as well... Main thing is to eat more natural fiber and drink more water. Increase your intake of green vegetables like broccoli, spinach, green beans, and lettuce. Eat vegetables raw or only lightly cooked. Also eat more whole fruits. If you drink a lot of soda or juices, drink plain water instead and eat more raw fruit. Also eat more whole grains like plain oatmeal and brown rice and whole-wheat bread instead of white rice/bread/pasta. Also eat some beans or lentils. Drink more plain water in general. As a bonus, all these dietary changes will not only help your specific problem but will make a much healthier diet for you overall!
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