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This article is from the Hardgainer Bodybuilding & Weightlifting FAQ, by Frank J. Kelly and Craig R. Sadler with numerous contributions by others.

5.2 How and when should I do aerobics?

This will depend on each person, and what their goals are.
Some aerobic exercise will be beneficial, but too much WILL
interfere with muscle gains and recovery. Current opinion in
HARDGAINER recommends 30 minutes of medium-intensity aerobics
done twice a week, on top of two weights workouts. Naturally
as we want maximum muscle gains, aerobics should be kept to a
minimum in the hardest parts of a cycle to encourage maximum
growth, so NOT doing aerobics is acceptable late in a cycle.

However, as one gets older, aerobics becomes more important.
After 35 years of age aerobic work should be included, increasing
in emphasis as one gets older, but NOT ignoring the weight-lifting
aspect and its myriad benefits too.

 

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