Warm Up With Cardio, Then Go To Weights. Right? Wrong.

Panda86
Panda86 Posts: 873
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/training-day/201104/warm-cardio-then-go-weights-right-wrong

A very interesting article about the importance of strength training (primarily with weights), and why you might be getting your exercise routine backward...

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  • tammyquinnlmt
    tammyquinnlmt Posts: 680 Member
    i read that earlier today. It was interesting. 10 min cardio...30 min strength, then 30 minutes cardio for most effective burn. I like thought process of burning off the blood's sugar supply so the body has to harvest the fat for a fresh supply. I'm thinking I'm going to start trying it.
  • Panda86
    Panda86 Posts: 873
    i read that earlier today. It was interesting. 10 min cardio...30 min strength, then 30 minutes cardio for most effective burn. I like thought process of burning off the blood's sugar supply so the body has to harvest the fat for a fresh supply. I'm thinking I'm going to start trying it.

    Yeah, I definitely think I will try this, too. I definitely lose more and lose it quicker when I do more weight lifting. Also, I like the verse in your signature!
  • mc1217
    mc1217 Posts: 108 Member
    i read that too, & i believe it, but i know how my mind works and if i don't do cardio right away- i wont do it at all.... so far (44 lbs worth) it's been working!
  • kasmir8199
    kasmir8199 Posts: 507 Member
    Awesome read!

    I've felt the effects and am getting the results having followed this regime the last 9 weeks.

    I start with a 10 minute warm-up on the bike, followed by a 30 min weight training session with my trainer. After the session, I commit to a 45-60 min cardio workout on the treadmill. Feels great finishing up the cardio and cooldown. :) Down 18 lbs!
  • nsciambi
    nsciambi Posts: 70 Member
    Interesting read. Thanks for sharing!

    Other than a few times here and there, I've never really tried to do my strength training before my cardio. I've always felt that strength training would lessen the quality of my runs. I may try to mix things up a bit, especially since I kinda already suck at running.
  • tinasullens
    tinasullens Posts: 203 Member
    On strength days, ALWAYS do the strength training FIRST and burn off the rest of your energy with cardio! Warm up for about 5-10 min. with some cardio, do your strength training, then if time (and energy) permits....blast the rest of the fat cells with a good cardio burn out!!
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