Exercise Questions - How Can I Gain Weight Despite Doing Spinning?

Exercise Question:
How can I gain weight, despite spinning 6 times a week for 1 hour each session? Is this too much cardio?

Exercise Answer:
Yes, this amount of cardio could definitely be too much on your body. The best thing is to test it out by cutting back on the cardio for 2-3 weeks and really focus on your weight training routine. Try to lift as heavy as possible and take every set (after your warm-up set) to positive failure. Keep a detailed exercise journal to track your specific workouts and strength increases. You can download a free journal here:

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The best way to gain quality muscle mass when your burning excess calories via cardio and weight workouts during the week, is to add several protein shakes/bars during the day. When your body is being taxed at both ends (cardio/weights), its crucial is keep your protein levels very high. Shoot for at least 30 grams of protein per shake/bar and eat/drink these in between your regular meals. If you still can't gain weight after implementing the increased protein intake, you may want to cut back a little on your cardio workouts. Your body may be overtrained and by simply focusing on weight training, you can jump-start your strength and muscle mass gains.

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