Strength train first or last?
TheGoalDigger
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I'm looking to incorporate strength training but does it matter if I do it before cardio or after cardio?
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10 minute cardio warm up, strength, additional cardio if desired.0
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If you are doing your strength training and cardio in the same workout you should always do your strength training first. You want to be fresh when you start lifting weights, this helps you lift to your full potential and decreases the risk of injury. Weight lifting also releases free fatty acids into your blood stream and then cardio helps to burn that off.0
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Lifting first - then cardio...... I do a 5 minute warmup - but then cardio at the end....
http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Blog/tabid/130/EntryId/1422/Tip-398-Prioritize-Resistance-Training-for-Body-Composition-How-to-Get-Best-Results-from-Different-Training-Modes.aspx0 -
strength training should be done on a seperate day than your cardio, unless you are incorporating it in something like martial arts/kick boxing. from what i read, those 2 things should be seperate.0
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Strength training first.0
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Whatever your focus is should be done first since you will have more energy early on. For me, I strength train then do cardio. Some propose strength train only and cardio on non-workout days. Personally I like to do both but with emphasis on the strength end.0
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I am no fitness expert but twice a week we do a 1/2 hr of Zumba and a 1/2 hr of body sculpting (strength training) we always lift first-the instructor says because if we zumba first our muscles will be too fatigued to lift.0
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I do it in the middle...15 minutes cardio 25 minutes lifting 15-20 minutes cardio0
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Thank you all, my conclusion from all of your advice is to strength train first. It makes sense since I'd be a bit winded if I get into cardio before strength training.0
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My trainer has me do a circuit. Strength training alternating with cardio to keep my heart rate up and burn fat.0
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10 minute cardio warm up, strength, additional cardio if desired.0
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My trainer has me do a circuit. Strength training alternating with cardio to keep my heart rate up and burn fat.
circuits are basically cardio fyi. strength training is when you're hitting muscle failure in under 30 seconds at maximal load intensities. Or under 6 reps.0 -
If you must do them on the same day, always do them after or you won't have all the juice you need to lift properly. Small cardio warmup before at the most (5-10 min).0
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I used to always strength train first (after a warm up of course) that way I'd get the best concentration, form and weight. The cardio was extra.0
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Well for me I do Cardio then ST because the cardio is most important for me and I want to be as energized as possible. ST always wears me out so by the time it's cardio time I can't finish my usual work out.0
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I'm looking to incorporate strength training but does it matter if I do it before cardio or after cardio?
I do my cardio after my strength training class. Oddly enough, it helps to loosen my muscles after an hour of Body Pump. I get on the treadmill for about 30 minutes and then hang out in the sauna afterwards.0 -
strength training should be done on a seperate day than your cardio, unless you are incorporating it in something like martial arts/kick boxing. from what i read, those 2 things should be seperate.
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