how to tell if a workout has been beneficial

[Super Hulk]

did 45 min. on treadmill burned 400 cal. so the machine says.
3 sets of military press then
760lbs on squat press 4 sets, could do more
benched a little, then leg extensions . wonder if i accomplished anything because i dont feel tired.

thinking i should do 90 min. on tread mill or would doing to much have negative
results ?

 

[LAM]

cardi before weights is a big no no

 

[Tough Old Man]

cardi before weights is a big no no

Mr. Lam how long do you figure a person should wait to lift if they do cardio first thing out of bed?


PT

 

[LAM]

at least 6 hours

 

[DOMS]

LAM, what are the physiological reasons for this? Is it simply glucose depletion or something else?

 

[JayBee]

If i come home after a workout and dont feel like i spent every last ounce of energy that i have, then i didnt have a good workout.

 

[LAM]

LAM, what are the physiological reasons for this? Is it simply glucose depletion or something else?

after each training session it's best to give your body a rest so the endocrine system can do it's job and get back to baseline levels. remember that controlling cortisol is the 2nd best way to increasing anabolism.

 

[KentDog]

I've noticed that when I had done cardio before weights in the past, that I would be too beat to do weights afterwards. Cardio after weights is great though! Still tired, but I feel like I am running till I'm on E (empty) which is a great feeling. Gotta make sure to stretch well though.

 

[lukemeister]

yeah, my lifting partner and I have been getting in the habit of lifting first and then playing a couple hard games of 1on1 basketball afterwards. We definitely feel like we've got good workouts after that. Can't do it on leg days though, we just wipe out on the b-ball court with our jelly legs.