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Cardio - Swimming before Run or Run before Swimming?

bensafc7
bensafc7 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I know for the most part its not really going to matter just looking for people's opinions, Doing 30 min of each per day and wondering which way around it will be most effective?

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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    It doesn't matter ...why would it make a difference?

    Practically I would've thought run then swim just because of I'm dry now I'm wet now I'm dry aspect
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Most effective for what?

    General rule is to do the one that matters most, first.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    It doesn't matter ...why would it make a difference?

    Practically I would've thought run then swim just because of I'm dry now I'm wet now I'm dry aspect

    +1

  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    edited April 2015
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    It doesn't matter ...why would it make a difference?

    Practically I would've thought run then swim just because of I'm dry now I'm wet now I'm dry aspect

    Seriously, swimming is such a pain in terms of showering etc. You'd have to shower again after running. There is basically no circumstance in which this (swim then run) would be something I"d do.
  • runningagainstmyself
    runningagainstmyself Posts: 616 Member
    I would run then swim for two reasons: 1) swimming first in my experience wipes me out for my run, and 2) try getting your bra on when you're wet. Ugh.
  • runningagainstmyself
    runningagainstmyself Posts: 616 Member
    But that said, I'm a girl.
  • csuhar
    csuhar Posts: 779 Member
    I don't know that it really makes a difference beyond starting with whichever event you want to see more progress in so that you'll have more energy.

    Personally, my thought process would be that, if I'm possibly going to find myself fatigued and unable to go on, if that happens on a running trail, I can sit down. If it happens in a pool, the need to still keep my head above water is somewhat more obnoxious. So I'd probably swim first, take a quick shower or simply dry off, then run and take a real shower after that.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    My kids (both swimmers) usually run then swim if they are just training for fun on an off day. The running does tire the legs, but swimming is usually more arms than legs unless you are doing kick with a kick board. Plus it works out better for showering, with a quick rinse after running before getting in the pool then a good shower after.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Swim, then cycle, then run...

  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    Swim, then cycle, then run...

    ^^^^ +1

    OP unless you're training for a triathlon and are working on mental prep as well as physical it doesn't matter (swimming after a run seems quite practical in terms of showering etc.....)
  • Temeritas
    Temeritas Posts: 585 Member
    I always swim before my run... I don't know if there is anything to that to be honest. I always grab the bike last, it allows me to burn off anything I have left in the legs!
  • aimz13p
    aimz13p Posts: 1
    I would do the swim first as it will warm all your muscles up before running, and wont be as hard on your joints. Then obviously do a cool down. Which you could then hop back in the pool and cool down with a few slow laps.
    But is personal preference really.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I get sweaty working out and perfer a nice dip in the pool to cool down before showering, which I don't have time to do twice. B)
  • Ohhim
    Ohhim Posts: 1,142 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    Swim, then cycle, then run...

    Yeah - it also kinda helps you avoid the drowning thing if you do your swimming in open water.
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