Does cardio kill your gains?
Cardio and muscle growth coexist when programmed correctly. Volume and recovery matter more.
J Strength Cond Res, 2022
The verdict
This is a myth.
The scientific evidence does not support this claim.
πͺ Bro Says
βTrust me bro, is creatine bad for your kidneysβ everyone in my gym knows this.β
π¬ Science Says
Decades of research show creatine is safe for healthy people. Your kidneys handle it fine.
Source
ISSN Position Stand, 2021
Cardio and muscle growth coexist when programmed correctly. Volume and recovery matter more.
Women don't produce enough testosterone to bulk easily. Lifting makes you lean and strong.
Fat loss is systemic. Crunches won't specifically burn belly fat.