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Can I do strength training and cardio on the same day?

kmaf2018
kmaf2018 Posts: 124 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I did a LesMills bodypump workout this morning and then was going to go to a Spin Class at lunch but wasn't sure if I should or not.

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  • sllm1
    sllm1 Posts: 2,130 Member
    Sure
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Yes. But rest is important. You should take at least one day off a week.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    Is there a reason why you think you couldn't/shouldn't?
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    LesMills bodypump is more cardio than strength. It's extremely high rep, low weight.
  • kmaf2018
    kmaf2018 Posts: 124 Member
    Thanks all....
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    I do every time I go to the gym: 30 minutes strength and then 20-30 minute run.

    Strength still increasing. Cardio fitness improving. Want to reach the 1000 lb club and comfortably run a 5k this upcoming year. This is kind of mid life crisis :-)
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    It depends on your fitness level and your goals and how intense the workout is.
  • estherdragonbat
    estherdragonbat Posts: 5,283 Member
    I do. But my cardio is either long walks or a fitness glider and I use light dumbbells, ankle weights, and body-weight exercises for strength, mostly.
  • 796fra
    796fra Posts: 46 Member
    I do Mon-Fri.
  • Vladimirnapkin
    Vladimirnapkin Posts: 299 Member
    The only advice I have here is that you should do weights and speed work on the same day--if you are doing speed work. Easy days should be easy. Other than that, have at it.
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