Cardio...before or after weights?

[dashizzle]

I have a buddy that was asking me if he should do his cardio before or after his weight training....he has quite a bit of fat to get rid of....
I told him I'd look into it for him.

Any suggestions?

[dashizzle]

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[Prospect]

I would just do a quick 5 min run before working out to warm up, and then do your cardio after. You wouldn't want to be smoked before you even start lifting. That way, you won't lose any intesity in your routine.

[willy222]

before or after doesnt matter, aslong as theres an 8 hour break between to allow for protien synthesis.
i noticed a big difference in my body fat once I started this

[dashizzle]

Originally Posted by willy222

before or after doesnt matter, aslong as theres an 8 hour break between to allow for protien synthesis.
i noticed a big difference in my body fat once I started this

is this while you are on cycle, off cycle, or either?


Good info, willy222
so maybe cardio in the morning, and weights at night...

[blakeman212]

i put on weight just as easily as i lose it
yesterday i did weights, and then got on a treadmill did a moderate jog for like 3 minutes or so... then put the treadmill up to 12 so i was sprinting another minute or so....

today i noticed my abdominal vein popping out again for the first time in a while..

i kinda have skinny lanky limbs, but a fattier torso which is why i said i lose and gain just as easily..im sure if your bro does weights, and then does sprints right after that. even if its 2 or 3 sprints, it'll help alot

sprints are HIGH INTENSITY cardio exercises and they work better at cutting fat then a 20 min. jog alone.
everybodys body is diff though, this is what works for me and like 2 other people i know

also if you jog for too long, or train for too long. you put too much stress and your cortisol levels increase and the whole nine yards and actually can have somewhat of a reverse affect, its called overtraining. just make sure u dont do that ;]

[access]

I have found the best time for cardio is immediately after a weight training session or first thing in the morning before you eat and your body is still in a fasting state. Either of these two work great for BF reduction.

[willy222]

i do cardio 3 times a week, all at around 8pm, i always do my weight session late morning. ive been steadily putting on muscle and losing bf with this routine for the last 4 months. no signs of slowing down, so no signs of me changing my routine

[access]

That's great willy and pleased to see you making good progress.

We all have to learn what works best for us and life comes into the equation too. What might be ideal just may not fit into our schedule so sacrifices have to be made to some extent.

The important thing to remember here is that cardio done at anytime is going to assist greatly when trying to lower BF. Cardio is also essential to good heart health and should be included in anyone's exercise regime.

[CHIQUITITA]

Originally Posted by access

The important thing to remember here is that cardio done at anytime is going to assist greatly when trying to lower BF. Cardio is also essential to good heart health and should be included in anyone's exercise regime.

So then the best time for cardio is ANYTIME... So long as it gets done.

:::I'm repeatedly mumbling this under my breath as I procrastinate a few minutes longer before heading out to the gym:::