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Can i build muscle with cardio only?
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Not much: In order to really build muscle, you need to add some strength training as well as cardio exercise.
Answered 11/23/2011
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Build muscle: You can build muscle with cardio only. With cardio workouts you have to move and the motion will build muscle though it will be slower and lean muscle.
Answered 5/8/2013
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