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Originally Posted by BoricuaFan510
So I used to only run, do pushups, and situps, and sometimes pullups.
i could run 2-3 miles pretty easy at a 6mph pace.
but the past 2 months ive been doing a weight program, and working different muscles groups 4-5 times a week. i've gained muscle, and i can see the results (also dieting helped).
but it seems like my cardio is suffering. i can run as fast as before, but now i can feel it takes more effort. i am more out of breath than before near the end of my runs.
what gives? does weight lifting decrease your cardio because your muscles need more blood?
any advice appreciated
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If you are working different muscles 4-5 times a week I'm guessing you are doing a bodybuilding-style body-part split that is putting a lot of stress on your body and affecting your recovery. Also, I'm guessing that because you are lifting 4-5 days a week you aren't doing as much cardio. The two of those combined are probably why you feel like you gas faster.