Question 1

will i be able to lose weight and gain muscle by doing dumbbell excercises and running 2 miles a day?

Accepted Answer

If you eat properly: Cardio and weight training can help you lose weight, but only if coupled with proper nutrition and appropriate caloric intake to allow safe fat loss and muscle building. A fitness instructor and nutritionist could work with you and develop a plan best for your specific needs, in conjunction with your regular physician's clearance and input.

Question 2

to lose weight and gain muscle, is it good to do burst training and cross country running together?

Accepted Answer

Burst training : Yes, both of those forms of exercise can help build muscle and burn fat. Just be careful not to over do it. I have seen people develop rhabdomyolysis from doing extreme cross fit exercising.

Question 3

can running increase leg muscle or just lose weight and fat on it?

Accepted Answer

Yes,no,yes:-: Leg muscles will increase.
Fat will be lost;
weight may not be lost, as muscles of the same mass as the fat, will weigh more than the fat.
Overall fat may be lost from the body as you continue to exercise.

Question 4

hi ,i would like to know if squats make you butt bigger and if running will make me gain muscle weight or lose weight....... thanks  have a nice day ?

Accepted Answer

Firmer-not bigger: Hands down, squats are the best general exercise to firm your thighs, legs, and gluteal area- will nOT make your buttocks bigger. Running will help burn off excess fat.

Question 5

i really struggle to lose weight.is something causing this?i'm running& doing cardio everyday and cycling every3rd day.i'm on keto diet.yes i know muscle weighs more but the scale does not move?cm's is down.i'm on xarelto15mg. started in march 2020?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss ?'s: First, do any cardio exercise AFTER doing 45 minutes of walking (about 3.4 mph, without shortness of breath) at least 3x weekly, or your metabolism will not function on aerobic pathways, only on anaerobic.  Be scrupulous on not adding carbs to calorie intake, avoid alcohol, and do not eat within two hours of bedtime.  This takes time, so be patient.

Question 6

i'm weight training & running to gain muscle and lose belly fat. best protein/carb/fat ratio?  how many calories, more or less than bmr?

Accepted Answer

The Best Diet: Good question.  
Here is the science:

a diet of 1500 kcal's made up of
60% protein
25% carbs (complex carbs as the majority)
15% fats (vegetable fats best).

Question 7

what are some healthy, but cheap foods to help gain weight? what's a good/free website to check? is running good way to build muscle?

Accepted Answer

Protein: can help w/muscle, as can exercise.  That includes eggs, cheese, and even protein powder you can get at the health food store.  Above all, stay neat and clean and treat others the way you would like to be treated.  Kind but assertive when needed.  That's far more attractive than weight.

Question 8

what is the best way to avoid pulling a muscle when running?

Accepted Answer

Stretching: Start by stretching thoroughly before you run. Warm up before going into sprints.

Question 9

what are ways that you could pull a muscle or do serious injury to yourself if you were running?

Accepted Answer

See below: Any action that overloads the muscles, joints and/or bones can cause injury.

Question 10

i am starting the gym very soon, would running (cardio) cause muscle loss in any way or slow down the process of building muscle?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: It should tone your muscles and make you loose fat but not loose muscle mass.

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Will i be able to lose weight and gain muscle by doing dumbbell excercises and running 2 miles a day?

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To lose weight and gain muscle, is it good to do burst training and cross country running together?

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Can running increase leg muscle or just lose weight and fat on it?

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Hi ,i would like to know if squats make you butt bigger and if running will make me gain muscle weight or lose weight....... thanks have a nice day ?

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I really struggle to lose weight.is something causing this?i'm running& doing cardio everyday and cycling every3rd day.i'm on keto diet.yes i know muscle weighs more but the scale does not move?cm's is down.i'm on xarelto15mg. started in march 2020?

A member asked:

I'm weight training & running to gain muscle and lose belly fat. best protein/carb/fat ratio? how many calories, more or less than bmr?

A member asked:

What are some healthy, but cheap foods to help gain weight? what's a good/free website to check? is running good way to build muscle?

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What is the best way to avoid pulling a muscle when running?

A member asked:

What are ways that you could pull a muscle or do serious injury to yourself if you were running?

A member asked:

I am starting the gym very soon, would running (cardio) cause muscle loss in any way or slow down the process of building muscle?

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