Too much cardio burns muscle

[zconners]

So I've heard that doing a excessive amount of cardio burns muscle I play basketball a lot before I lift will this affect me? Does it cause me to lose muscle? Should I eat after basketball then lift? I usually have a protein shake after I lift

 

[nicksox15]

Don't over think it. Keep doing what you're doing, and keep your diet in check and you'll be all good

 

[Tagger]

So I've heard that doing a excessive amount of cardio burns muscle I play basketball a lot before I lift will this affect me? Does it cause me to lose muscle? Should I eat after basketball then lift? I usually have a protein shake after I lift

If your playing for hours, it can have an effect on it. Not a massive effect but it can.

But if your literally playing a game, it can help as it will convert to fast twitch muscle fibers.

 

[Stattus]

Cutting fat and getting lean, even with some muscle loss will give you the illusion of more mass as well. It's not a bad trade off over all. Either way, adjust your caloric intake to your deficit if you are overly worried about it.

 

[JD261985]

Cutting fat and getting lean, even with some muscle loss will give you the illusion of more mass as well. It's not a bad trade off over all. Either way, adjust your caloric intake to your deficit if you are overly worried about it.

This is true. Even a tan can make a big difference to create more of that illusion