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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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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

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.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/16/2020

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