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Sunday, June 23. 2019

Weights before cardio?

It looks to me as if lots of people do weights and cardio on the same days. I never do that, unless you count a little jump rope between lifts to loosen up.


My reasoning is that a weights day calls for at least one (or two days for those over 40) of active muscle recovery, by which I mean just calisthenics or "cardio." That's why I have weights days, "cardio" days, and calisthenics days.


However, if you do cardio and some heavy weights on the same day, do the weights first. If you do them the other way around, you may not have the oomph to move the amount of weight you need to. 

Posted by Bird Dog in Physical Fitness at 15:55 | Comments (7) | Trackbacks (0)

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Can’t imagine not doing my 15-20 minutes of treadmills intervals before lifting. I’m so much looser and ready to get into it.
#1 Kurt on 2019-06-24 08:42 (Reply)
Most of my cardio comes from my 5 times a week bike rides. I do use the rower for about 10 minutes before lifting weights, mainly to loosen up and get the blood flowing. If you are lifting heavy you don't really need cardio on those days anyway. 3 sets of 5 of heavy squats will give you a pretty good cardio workout.
#2 brad on 2019-06-24 09:27 (Reply)
Well, a 3-5 min warm up is always good
#3 BD on 2019-06-24 09:44 (Reply)
Those who prioritize running (as a goal, and not for general fitness) often prefer to do a run session before weights.
#4 Don on 2019-06-24 19:31 (Reply)
We are having a difficult time getting our energy up in the morning. Coffee (1tsp sugar) and a little treat, or muesli--that's all it takes and we are crashing and it is only 0830? Any suggestions as to how to get more energy in the morning?
#5 Apple pie on 2019-06-24 21:20 (Reply)
Coffee only. Food=lethargy
#5.1 Bird Dog on 2019-06-25 06:37 (Reply)
Coffee only. Food=lethargy
#5.2 Bird Dog on 2019-06-25 06:37 (Reply)

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