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TheNewo
TheNewo Posts: 239 Member
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Does it make any difference if you lift first and follow with cardio, or vice versa?

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  • kealambert
    kealambert Posts: 961 Member
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    I've always heard to save cardio for after weights, your body tends to focus its energy on the muscles, so your fat burns easier

    or something
  • kealambert
    kealambert Posts: 961 Member
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    whatever the scientific reason is, cardio after weights is more effective
  • Glucocorticoid
    Glucocorticoid Posts: 867 Member
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    Save the cardio for last so it does not compromise the energy you need for resistance training.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
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    Save the cardio for last so it does not compromise the energy you need for resistance training.

    Irrespective of fat burning efficiency, this is a good reason for saving the cardio until later. You want max energy to lift that heavy iron which in turn means you reduce the risk of injury.
  • TriciaZ944
    TriciaZ944 Posts: 317 Member
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    I do cardio after weights. Article below is brief and to the point about it:

    http://www.realweighttraining.com/cardio-before-or-after-weight-training/
  • thefaceman25
    thefaceman25 Posts: 33 Member
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    Personally i feel a lot stronger in my strength training if i do it first
  • TheNewo
    TheNewo Posts: 239 Member
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    makes sense, thanks all.

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