Splitting up exercise...opinions?

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delaney056
delaney056 Posts: 475
edited January 16 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm thinking about doing cardio in the late afternoon (4ish) and then lifting in the evening (8ish). If I do cardio and then lift immediately after, I don't have enough energy and I'm worried I may hurt myself. If I lift and then do cardio, my muscles are aching and I can't perform as well, so I'm considering splitting it up so that I can get something to eat between workouts and not be so worn out. Is this a good idea? Has it worked for you?

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  • delaney056
    delaney056 Posts: 475
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  • NikoM5
    NikoM5 Posts: 488 Member
    Nothing wrong with splitting it up if you have the time for it. If you do them back to back then always do weights first, cardio second. You need your full energy for weight lifting
  • Cajunmalakai
    Cajunmalakai Posts: 59 Member
    Whether during the same workout, or separate, I would recommend weight training first. Not only due to energy levels as Niko mentioned, but also because weight training primes your body for fat burning, making cardio that much more effective.
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