Cardio before or after weight training?

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  • vanguardfitness
    vanguardfitness Posts: 720 Member
    I would do it after.

    But I'll tell you, I don't mix them anymore. Since my weight lifting workouts are pretty intense to begin with, I found that I was too fatigued to go out for a jog (and usually ended up with nasty calf cramps). I don't do intense cardio right now, mostly walking and not even that since it's been a harsh winter.
  • nofatjac
    nofatjac Posts: 2
    Im a fatty so they answer to this is easy for me! I can do what ever i like, when ever i like in any combo because i have the fat stores to use up. Apparently "they" say if u are a lean machine then loads of cardio will undo your weight training so id be inclined to do it on a different day...? Just a warm up and a cool down on the bike for a stretch maybe...?
  • JustAnotherCalorieCounter
    JustAnotherCalorieCounter Posts: 57
    After. You can get really tired after cardio and stuff up your lifting form.
  • rnbaird64
    rnbaird64 Posts: 1 Member
    A little cardio before weight training warms up the muscles and makes the workout more effective.

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