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Jogging & Running - jogging and weight loss


Expert: John DeHart - 3/11/2006

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Hello John,
I want to run and get fit, but I also want to GAIN weight.  Will jogging make me LOSE weight?  Or will weight increase from more muscles (and I've heard it actually makes your bones thicker - that'd be cool).  I want to look like I weigh like 150 pounds, but actually be a lot heavier than this.  How do I do it?

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Hi Marc
Run for good cardio health and all the benifits it gives you,to many to mention here.If you want to gain weight and stil stay lean,you should get on a good balanced weight program and a good diet and be consistent and have patience.Everybody's body adapts differently to stimulation of musculature and energy systems.I would seek out a professional trainer with experience in your area to set you up with a program and consult a sports nutritionist to taylor a good diet.Yes your bones will love the running..Also get your body fat taken with calipers only or the tank to start out with a base line.

The best to you Marc

John

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