Cycling between a bulk and a cut is one of the best ways to avoid plateaus, whether you are trying to lose weight, gain strength, or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle. It inspires variation with your workouts, while offering the opportunity to explore new ways to challenge yourself.
It can sometimes feel a bit challenging to go from a bulk to cut, or vise versa. This article will go more into detail about how you can incorporate these training cycles into your programming.
One of the things you should NOT do (unless you are a very seasoned and advanced athlete), is to try to bulk and cut at the same time. Focusing on one of these training methods is challenging enough, and to take the time to work on bulking and cutting at the same time is literally all you’ll be thinking about. Fitness and health are very important components for any average person who enjoys working out, but it shouldn’t completely take over someone’s life.
For most people, it is best to start with a bulk. For someone who is trying to lose weight, or have aesthetic-based goals, this can cause some anxiety. Bulking tends to have a negative connotation, yet is the best way to set for body up for success.
If you’ve been dieting, or have been in a calorie-deficit for a considerable amount of time, your body probably NEEDS to bulk to get back to a healthy baseline. Your body becomes very stubborn when it comes to fat loss, especially when its basic needs aren’t being met. These needs include meeting the appropriate amount of daily calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients to carry out normal, physiological functions.
Start by being honest with yourself as you determine how many calories you’re taking in daily, the types of workouts you’re involved in, and how often you work out. If you are already strength training 4 to 5 days a week, but you notice you may not be consuming enough calories and protein, then it could just come down to adjusting your nutrition. But if your only source of physical activity is running, and you only eat 1,200 calories a day, you’re going to have to make some changes!
As a general baseline, here are some suggestions as you work through a bulk:
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