Should I being doing less cardio? (personal trainers/exercisers please answer!)

[Anonymous]

I’ve been running long distance and exercising 5-6 days per week since about age 15, and I’ve been into sports my whole life. I have a very athletic/tone body type and little fat on my body, however I also have small breasts (34B). Currently I do cardio 5-6 days a week, abs 3x a week, and leg workouts 2x a week. I never use weights, just toning exercises. I’ve been thinking about cutting down my cardio/running because I think it would help with my breast size. However, if I cut down to 3 days a week and keep up with my strengthening workouts, would I gain any weight overall? What would be a good way for me to still keep my flat abs and toned legs but maybe gain some fat in the breast area? How much cardio is necessary to stay in shape? I’m just super scared of gaining a ‘pouch’ if I exercise/run less. Any comments are appreciated! thanks:)

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btw, I’m about 5’3”, 126lbs, if that helps

[nermalinda]

You might gain scale weight, but you shouldn't lose any tone. You might gain a little weight overall, and that would include bigger boobs. I would suggest you taper back your cardio slowly over time so that your body doesn't freak out. Also, if you do it gradually, you can control what is happening.

Everyone stores fat on different parts of their body, so if you body wants to put fat on your tummy instead of your boobs, there is nothing you can do about that. The only way to find out is to gradually cut back on cardio and see what happens.

[PatrickRory]

too much cardio is very bad for you. You get ultra skinny and you have no fat, no muscle tone and it looks very unnatural especially in the shoulder region where your joint is it looks very thin and just not good. If you gained weight it wouldn't be a bad thing because if you gained a bit of muscle as well as a little fat youd probably look very good. As for your boobs...idk I don't think you can just workout and they will get bigger. (?)The only way is to get real fat and you don't want that.