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     Sean,
     
        I too have the same problem as you. Most of my life, I was a little 
     heavy, but since 1.5 years ago (at 23 years of age), I have decreased 
     my fat % significantly. I am 6' tall, and went from weighing ~185-190# 
     to a steady 160# now. I too am trying to increase my body weight (by 
     increasing ONLY my muscle mass). I only do cardio work like 3 times 
     per week, and weight train 5 days a week (alternating upper and lower 
     body daily). I use enough weight to only allow 10 reps with each set, 
     and usually do 3-4 sets of each resistance exercise. I am definitely 
     increasing muscle size and definition, but my weight will NOT BUDGE 
     from 160#!? I eat lots of healthy food to include lots of protein, and 
     a little carbs, and try to cut my fat intake whenever I can without 
     being overly obsessive. 
     
        I would like to "bulk" up to ~ 175lbs but do not want to abandon my 
     cardio conditioning (cycling 3-4 times/45miles per week) in the 
     process. Does anyone have any suggestions?  Thanks!
     
                                        -Nathan...
     


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Subject: diving fitness
Author:  "Sean T. Stevenson" <ststev@un*.co*> at guardian
Date:    4/2/98 1:23 PM


I have been following the thread on diet and diving fitness with great interest.
 I am under the 
impression that this discussion began to address obese divers specifically.  I 
have a question that 
I hope someone could answer.  I am 6' 5", but only 180 pounds.  I have a very 
fast metabolism, and 
have always had my skinny body type.  I only do minimal weight lifting or 
strength excercises 
currently, but I do maintain my cardiovascular fitness by a combination of 
running and swimming.  
This regime has been very beneficial to me, as my endurance has increased and 
RMV gone way down.  
Is there anything I should know with regard to the type of workout or diet most 
suitable to my 
ectomorphic body type to maximize cardio fitness gain?  I am somewhat self 
conscious about looking 
like a pencil, and intend to begin some sort of weight training to bulk up a 
bit.  I am curious as 
to whether this will have a negative effect on my cardio fitness, and if so what
is the best way to 
increase body weight while minimizing the negative impact on my cardio fitness?
     
Thanks in advance,
-Sean
     
     
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