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More calorie burn with Strength Training: Run before

CoraGregoryCPA
CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
edited January 13 in Fitness and Exercise
I realized today that if I run 1 mile before strength training then I burn 568 calories (total workout time=1hr and 15 mins), instead of running 1 mile after strength training and burning 379 calories (total workout time=1hr and 15 mins).

According to my heart rate monitor, if I run before strength training it keeps my heart rate up slightly higher than not running before hand creating more calorie burn :)

And yes, my strength training program was the same as any other day.

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  • tommctech
    tommctech Posts: 22
    I've never tried running after strength training, but I can attest that it helps to run before. I just got my HRM this past weekend and my heart rate is staying around 25 to 30 bpm higher than if I didn't do cardio that session.
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    Isn't it awesome? I love it.
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