So, i've decreased my training...but is it ok?

DizzyLinds

I normally do a good 45-60 mins of cardio before my weights/bodypump session. Unfortunately today i didn't get a chance to fit that in before. What i did notice was that i felt much stronger and less fatigued in my weights session. I'm not sure if this is a good thing...that my technique was better, i lifted a bit more...or...that i've not completed enough? ideas please?!

jgic2009

A lot of people recommend saving cardio for after strength for this very reason -- you can put more effort into your lifting if you're not already tired from cardio.

mmhenry28

If you have time I usually alternate cardio and weights. That way I can go as hard as I can, and can do cardio on my rest day the next day.

Of course if you dont have the time to do it that wont work.

ShannonMpls

I never do cardio before weights, other than a 5-7 minute warmup session on the treadmill. I think you likely had a more successful weights session because you weren't already spent. I think you'll also find that you'll be able to lift more weight in the future, again with better form, if you skip cardio on weights days OR do it afterward.

ninerbuff

I normally do a good 45-60 mins of cardio before my weights/bodypump session. Unfortunately today i didn't get a chance to fit that in before. What i did notice was that i felt much stronger and less fatigued in my weights session. I'm not sure if this is a good thing...that my technique was better, i lifted a bit more...or...that i've not completed enough? ideas please?!

It's because you didn't deplete your glycogen stores. It's much better to lift before cardio since you don't require much glycogen to do cardio, but you do require it for weight lifting.

DizzyLinds

Think i'm going to decrease the cardio before weights then and attempt to lif more and improve technique. I train 5-6 times a week and often feel i'm burning out. I'm on my feet most days as a PE teacher so it's not like i'm sat on my *kitten* all day doing nothing. I want to give 100% to my training!

Elizabeth_C34

If you have time I usually alternate cardio and weights. That way I can go as hard as I can, and can do cardio on my rest day the next day.

Of course if you dont have the time to do it that wont work.

I alternate. 1 day cardio only, next day weight only. It works really well for keeping my strength up for my lifting days.