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Is it ok to do cardio while building muscle?
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Absolutely: Both aerobic (cardio) and resistance (mass-building) will give you great benefits. Today's men are as interested in definition (low body fat) as in gaining mass; for the former, both are usually required.
Answered 10/25/2013
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My son(18years/55kg/165cm)using gym since 1year,he wants to use serious mass for gaining waight & building muscles. I'm worried. Is ok to use it?thank
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