Cardio And Lifting In The Same Workout

[911=InsideJob]

How much running can you do after lifting before you do "too much"? Or would it be better to do cardio before weights? (if so how much) I always seperate the two, but because of time constraints I'll have to do them both on the same workout.

Thanks.

 

[Yanick]

too much, in terms of overtraining your lower body will depend on what cardio you do, how much of it, and your weight training program.

those details would be helpful.

 

[911=InsideJob]

For cardio I'll do about 20-25 minutes. And for weights I just plan on doing biceps, back, and forarms. Due to time constraints tommorow I'll have to do both in the same workout so I'm wondering if I should lift then do cardio, or do only 15 minutes of cardio and then lift.

 

[Yanick]

you'll be fine, you're overthinking it too much.

 

[911=InsideJob]

I guess your right, thanks.

 

[Gazhole]

Just do a 20 minute brisk walk after you train. Its not a bad way to finish up.

 

[joesmooth20]

Do your cardio after you lift, depending on your goals is how your going to set your intensity levels. If your still trying to gain mass but keep it a bit cleaner, then do a light session. If your going for a cut, for heart rate take 200 minus your age and shoot for about 70-80% of that or example if your 25 your target heartrate should be around 160. Do this intensity level for 20-30mins 4-5 times a week. What I have found that helps is taking 5-10g's of glutamine after training before i start my cardio session. Good luck man

 

[CowPimp]

Cardio should come after lifting. I would also avoid any high intensity form of cardio such as interval training.

 

[TheStuddMuffin]

Cardio should be performed atleast 3 hours before/after a workout to prevent muscle loss. This is with more than moderate intensity for a longer period of time.

 

[911=InsideJob]

Thanks for the advise.

 

[GFR]

I do 10min light cardio before lifting every time. Then 2x a week I do 20min after but at a higher pace.

 

[Tough Old Man]

I've hired a pretty well know PT and he has me doing Cardio for 45-60 min's right after my workouts. Cardio is just a brisk walk and nothing more.

 

[camarosuper6]

I've hired a pretty well know PT and he has me doing Cardio for 45-60 min's right after my workouts. Cardio is just a brisk walk and nothing more.

I also only do a brisk walk.

I found I enjoy the tempo, along with the mental relaxation that comes with it.

 

[911=InsideJob]

I've hired a pretty well know PT and he has me doing Cardio for 45-60 min's right after my workouts. Cardio is just a brisk walk and nothing more.

That's intersting since you'd be going over an hour after your workout without a post-workout meal.

 

[Tough Old Man]

That's intersting since you'd be going over an hour after your workout without a post-workout meal.

I just consider my cardio as part of my workout and have a PWO meal following. Works for me.
Hell there's tons of guys that workout for 2 hrs. So no biggy. You don't think they stop in the middle of it and have a meal do you?...