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weights in the morning cardio at night? (weight loss)

marlarod11
marlarod11 Posts: 3
in Fitness and Exercise
hello
i was just curious
is it better to do weights in the morning like 8 am (and a little warming up of course ej. eliptical)
and then cardio, gooing out for a run in the evening not too late like at 7pm?
or would it be better the other way around?

and what weight exercises do you do/recommend?

what is your routine?

how many rest days a week? i think 2 is fine

also do you take whey protein after or before workouts and how many a day?

Replies

  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    if you're in a calorie deficit, you'll lose weight.

    whats your reasoning for working out twice a day? are you training for a specific event? if not theres not really any need to... i would go with 2 or 3x cardio and 2 or 3 x strength with a rest day or 2 per week.

    Im training for a 10k at the moment, so my week is 2 runs, one other cardio day, 2 x full body strength training, a stretching day (usually yoga) and a rest day. i aim to get 30% of my cals from protein, which is usually at least 120g per day. i use protein shakes a couple of times a week if i cant hit my goal with normal food.

    if you're getting 0.8g per lb of bodyweight that should be 'enough' protein.
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    There is no set rule and the is no one works better then the other - set your own goals and find what's best for you.
    Supplements are not necessary at this stage - eat real food.
  • marlarod11
    marlarod11 Posts: 3
    i just have a lot of free time so thats why i work out twice a day :P
  • ME0172
    ME0172 Posts: 200
    I find it easier to lift weights first then do cardio later when I do 2 a days. It's just what works for me. Some friends of mine will get up early and run though then do weights in the afternoon. Whatever works for you.
  • steveyinasia
    steveyinasia Posts: 121 Member
    No sure if there is any research around what works better. In the past(I am starting all over again) I had to do weights in the evening after a solid day of fuelling up because I went heavy and would get light headed, running I could easily do in the morning.

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