hey, so I’ve recently started getting into strength training. I used to favor cardio, but being that I have so much fat accumulated in my lower body that won’t tone with cardio alone, I’ve taken on lifting. I follow gym pages and people always refer to cutting and bulking. the changes are drastic and the same theme is seen throughout. they obtain the perfect lean yet toned body by going through those phases. could someone explain like I’m five what the purpose and difference is? and like anything else that should be known about it, pls?
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If you’re going for muscle definition, there are two phases to training. The bulking is where you actually build the muscles via diet and exercise. Cutting is when you eliminate as much fat and water from your body so the muscles show through.
Now, cutting is very easy to do in an unhealthy way. A bodybuilder will cut before a competition, and during that time they are at their weakest, despite all their muscles showing.
Please talk to your doctor about any change to your fitness plan.
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