This biological notion of altruism is not identical to the everyday concept. In everyday parlance, an action would only be called âaltruisticâ if it was done with the conscious intention of helping another. But in the biological sense there is no such requirement.
On a beginner muscle building program the best type of cardio to do is interval sprints two to three times per week. Intervals will help you to consume more food while making it easier for your body to store the carbohydrates you eat as new muscle instead of bodyfat.
If you're a beginner, you may find that you're able to lift only a few pounds. That's OK. Once your muscles, tendons and ligaments get used to weight training exercises, you may be surprised at how quickly you progress. Once you can easily do 12 repetitions with a particular weight, gradually increase the weight.