HIIT while Bulking

**CoN** · 30-09-2007 12:56 PM

anyone do HIIT while bulking? just to keep fat gain etc down?

planning on starting to bulk, pref just a lean bulk ( determind by my diet obviously )

but i enjoy a 10min HIIT session after my weights

disadvantages off it?

**caution812** · 01-10-2007 11:36 AM

i would do hiit on your off days rather than straight after your weight session especially while bulking it depends on how long your weight training lasts for, it would be ok if you was only doing 35-45 mins, but your muscle glycogen will be very depleted and start to use muscle for energy

Curt · 01-10-2007 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by caution812

i would do hiit on your off days rather than straight after your weight session especially while bulking it depends on how long your weight training lasts for, it would be ok if you was only doing 35-45 mins, but your muscle glycogen will be very depleted and start to use muscle for energy

good advice there.

if you do HIIT on 2 off days per week you should be fine.

**James Copping** · 01-10-2007 12:13 PM

It will reduce the amount of fat you gain but also reduce the amount of muscle gained.

Rab J.C · 01-10-2007 01:09 PM

i would keep it to once a week on a non weight day.

reduce fat and muscle gain as said by meathead. it will also reduce your recovery between weight sessions......hiit makes my legs ache so deadlifts and squats are out the window the next day or two!

dont be scared of a few pounds of fat. its your cosy winter friend!

**CoN** · 01-10-2007 01:50 PM

it was plannin on doing it on the weekends..

just 10-15 mins HIIT before i go for a sauna

Curt · 01-10-2007 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CoN

it was plannin on doing it on the weekends..

just 10-15 mins HIIT before i go for a sauna

yea sounds good but make sure you take bottle of water in the sauna and hydrate yourself whilst HIIT ing lol

**CoN** · 01-10-2007 02:22 PM

yeah, i drink 500ml in 10min in sauna

**Gareth83** · 01-10-2007 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by James Copping

It will reduce the amount of fat you gain but also reduce the amount of muscle gained.

It's not often I disagree with you James but this is one occasion.

Providing one ensures they compensate for the extra calories burned I believe that the amount of muscle gained will be the same if not improved.

For a start there is the increased insulin sensitivity, increased nutrient partitioning, the reduced fat means that one can remain around their set-point easier (thus allowing greater muscle gain)

I think cardio be it any form is most useful especially whilst bulking

Calorific surplus is the key

Rab J.C · 02-10-2007 09:19 AM

i have to disagree with that gareth.

the recovery process is severley hampered with hiit therefor reducing your bodys potential for muscular growth as a result of lifting weights!

even with the extra calories and the benefits of hiit, reducing the recovery capabilities of your body by adding high intensity cardio is going to be slightly detremental to muscle gains.

i did hit on sunday morning for 10-15 min, then back and shds last night. feel like ive been hit by a bus thismorning. im cutting so im not too fussed but in future i wont be doing it.

too much intensity, with not enough recovery = selling your gains short!

Rab