Do you like to Lift first or run first ?

beamin41
beamin41 Posts: 38 Member
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Which do you prefer ??

I like fasted cardio actually.

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  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,089 Member
    I do first whichever is more important to my current goals, or whichever I'm more interested in seeing performance gains in.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    I do them as separate workouts to get the best of both.

    I can't do anything fasted. I like food 45 minutes before a workout and usually nibble on a banana between sets when lifting.
  • jessthemess34
    jessthemess34 Posts: 2 Member
    I like to hop on the elliptical for about 10 minutes just to get lose then I lift. If it’s a heavy cardio day I’ll lift first then do cardio but no more than 30 minutes.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    My priority is running so I run on running days, and lift and cross train on non running days.

    Cardio then resistance training
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I don't run, but I cycle...I typically don't do them on the same day except for Saturday where I bike to and from the gym...but it's only 7 miles each way, so just a warm up and cool down.
  • HikeItGirl
    HikeItGirl Posts: 50 Member
    I usually do fasted cardio too. Then I lift. But what Smantha32 said makes a lot of sense. Maybe I’ll switch it up and see if my results are better.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Lift first. Run never
  • beamin41
    beamin41 Posts: 38 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    Lift first. Run never

    Hahaha run never. Some people don’t. Just lift and eat well right ?
  • beamin41
    beamin41 Posts: 38 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I don't run, but I cycle...I typically don't do them on the same day except for Saturday where I bike to and from the gym...but it's only 7 miles each way, so just a warm up and cool down.

    I usually cycle too. Easy on the knees
  • beamin41
    beamin41 Posts: 38 Member
    jessthemess34 wrote: »
    I like to hop on the elliptical for about 10 minutes just to get lose then I lift. If it’s a heavy cardio day I’ll lift first then do cardio but no more than 30 minutes.

    Yes my max on a machine is about 30 also. Very cool. Thanks.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    beamin41 wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    Lift first. Run never

    Hahaha run never. Some people don’t. Just lift and eat well right ?

    I do some cardio but not running. It's just not for me. I eat according to my goals at the time. Not very exciting. :p
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    1. Whichever is priority.
    2. If both are equal priority, don't do so much cardio beforehand that you compromise your strength training.
  • beamin41
    beamin41 Posts: 38 Member
    HikeItGirl wrote: »
    I usually do fasted cardio too. Then I lift. But what Smantha32 said makes a lot of sense. Maybe I’ll switch it up and see if my results are better.

    Right. Sometimes I switch it up just to keep it fun. As long as I am eating clean, good results usually follow for me.

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