Britt, CPT discusses cutting vs bulking in fitness, addressing 'clean' vs 'dirty' bulk, training impact, and body changes. Emphasizes the importance of muscle mass retention during cutting phase. Also touches on personal recovery journey and gratitude.
Bulking involves a caloric surplus and intense resistance training to fuel muscle growth, with variations like 'clean' and 'dirty' bulking emphasizing different nutritional approaches.
Cutting requires a caloric deficit to reduce body fat while maintaining muscle mass, starting with adequate caloric intake to support fat loss and challenges like decreased energy during workouts.
Deep dives
Understanding Bulking
Bulking involves a caloric surplus paired with high-intensity resistance training to fuel muscle growth. It is a focused period to rebuild and strengthen muscles by increasing calorie intake. There are variations like clean bulking, emphasizing nutrient-dense foods, and dirty bulking, indulging in less nutritious options. While on a bulk, individuals often experience increased strength, stamina, and energy for intense workouts.
Navigating the Cutting Phase
Cutting entails a caloric deficit to reduce body fat percentage while maintaining muscle mass through resistance training. It is a temporary phase focused on fat loss. Starting a proper cut requires adequate caloric intake, typically higher than usual to support the fat loss process. Despite challenges like decreased energy during workouts, cutting is essential for achieving defined muscle mass.
Managing Changes in Body Composition
Bulking and cutting involve similar training styles but differ in nutritional strategies to achieve specific goals. Both phases are temporary rather than permanent lifestyles. Maintaining muscle mass and adapting workouts are crucial during these phases. Remembering to trust the process and avoid sabotaging progress can help individuals stay motivated and committed to their fitness goals.
Tune it to hear Britt chat about the differences between cutting vs bulking! What do people mean when they talk about a 'clean' or 'dirty' bulk? How is your training impacted differently in each of these phases? Britt's sharing her approach to both, as a CPT!