Weight Training and CRON Should I bother?

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Will going fully into a CRON lifestyle make it necessary to stop weight training? Is extra muscle mass even desirable for a CRON diet?

IMO, continue weight training while selectively restricting your calories. Here's an article that you might find encouraging: http://dolfzine.com/page129.htm

Remember that nobody ever called "professional" bodybuilding a "healthy" sport. You can, however, reach your genetic potential (a)without overeating ( without yo-yoing between cutting and bulking phases © without restricting cardiovascular training and (d)without using anabolic steroids. If your goal is to reach BEYOND your genetic potential, then IMO "extra muscle mass" is NOT healthy or desriable for a CRON diet, or for anyone.

I lift weights for hypertrophy (as everyone on this list knows and is sick of hearing.) CRON works well for me. I'm nearing what is probably my "genetic potential," while maintaining my definition year-round. I don't compete because that would necessitate unhealthful practices. However, I have plenty of muscle, no osteopenia, and a resting pulse of 42 bpm.

IMO, lifting weights is not an option. Use it or lose it. Whether you choose to lift for hypertrophy or for strength, the benefits going into old age are HUGE.

Suz