So, i've decreased my training...but is it ok?

DizzyLinds
DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I normally do a good 45-60 mins of cardio before my weights/bodypump session. Unfortunately today i didn't get a chance to fit that in before. What i did notice was that i felt much stronger and less fatigued in my weights session. I'm not sure if this is a good thing...that my technique was better, i lifted a bit more...or...that i've not completed enough? ideas please?!

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  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    A lot of people recommend saving cardio for after strength for this very reason -- you can put more effort into your lifting if you're not already tired from cardio.
  • mmhenry28
    mmhenry28 Posts: 163 Member
    If you have time I usually alternate cardio and weights. That way I can go as hard as I can, and can do cardio on my rest day the next day.

    Of course if you dont have the time to do it that wont work.
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    I never do cardio before weights, other than a 5-7 minute warmup session on the treadmill. I think you likely had a more successful weights session because you weren't already spent. I think you'll also find that you'll be able to lift more weight in the future, again with better form, if you skip cardio on weights days OR do it afterward.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,177 Member
    I normally do a good 45-60 mins of cardio before my weights/bodypump session. Unfortunately today i didn't get a chance to fit that in before. What i did notice was that i felt much stronger and less fatigued in my weights session. I'm not sure if this is a good thing...that my technique was better, i lifted a bit more...or...that i've not completed enough? ideas please?!
    It's because you didn't deplete your glycogen stores. It's much better to lift before cardio since you don't require much glycogen to do cardio, but you do require it for weight lifting.
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    Think i'm going to decrease the cardio before weights then and attempt to lif more and improve technique. I train 5-6 times a week and often feel i'm burning out. I'm on my feet most days as a PE teacher so it's not like i'm sat on my *kitten* all day doing nothing. I want to give 100% to my training!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    If you have time I usually alternate cardio and weights. That way I can go as hard as I can, and can do cardio on my rest day the next day.

    Of course if you dont have the time to do it that wont work.

    I alternate. 1 day cardio only, next day weight only. It works really well for keeping my strength up for my lifting days.
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