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[Stupid Question] Why cut/bulk in cycles instead of doing it all in one go? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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You often see people in fitness mention going through a cut/bulk cycle, or mention one, with plans to follow up with the other. Why is it that cutting and bulking so often happen in cycles, rather than said person just doing both at once, until they hit their desired weight?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

You can.

It is called body recomposition. A lot of people do it.

The problem is that while it is arguable more or less efficient than bulking or cutting, it is a psychological difference.

During a bulk & cut, you see massive differences on both the scale and your body in a short amount of time. That gives a ton of motivation and makes for good progress photos.

If you gain 5 kg mass, some fat, some lean in 6 months then lose 5kg mostly fat, some lean in 6 months for a total of 4kg lean muscle you will see much bigger differences than if you stay the same weight but trade 4kg of lean muscle for fat in 1 year.

Seeing the change is extremely motivating for most people and motivation and discipline are the two most important factors on fitness. They are what help you stick to your diet and training regime.