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Do you think i should stop doing cardiovascular exercises in order to gain muscle?
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No : A healthy exercise program would include an aerobic component (biking, running, swimming, etc), and anerobic component (such as weightlifting) and a stretching component. To gain appropriate muscle, you will need to lift weights correctly with the right weight, repetitions, sets, and rest to allow muscle growth, combined with proper nutrition to build muscle.
Answered 5/19/2013
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