Why not cardio after lifting?

[CoyoteCZ]

Some people advocate it, but other don't. Is there any reason why not do cardio (15-25 minutes) after lifting?

[billmd1334]

I do 30 minutes of cardio post workout... I don't see anything wrong with it... just do it at moderate intensity...

[skibbi9]

Basically your body is depleting nutrients as you are lifting so your body is fairly empty of nutrients post work out. Its better to run post workout than pre, but its best to space cardio and lifting out by a few hours.

[ScottC]

Basically your body is depleting nutrients as you are lifting so your body is fairly empty of nutrients post work out. Its better to run post workout than pre, but its best to space cardio and lifting out by a few hours.

I agree ^^^^. The problem is that most people can't get back to the gym several hours (recommended is 6-8 hours) after lifting to do cardio, so the best suggested way to do cardio on the day you lift is to do 20-30 minutes of low-moderate cardio afterwards.

[IRONMANN1]

I often do my cardio pwo. Just start sipping on you pwo shake when you start cardio and you should be fine.

[johnsue79]

20-30 minutes post workout cardio will have no negative impact on muscle synthesis. good luck.

[newlybalanced]

There is no problem with doing cardio after a workout

[DieselForce]

I've been doing my cardio after my workouts. I typically lift for between thirty and forty-five minutes and then do cardio for twenty-five minutes right afterwards. I've seen pretty good results so far and haven't lost any strength yet, so I'm going to stick with it but I'm curious as to how long it takes many of you in the gym when doing this regimen and the timing of PWO shake.

[DarinK]

I often do my cardio pwo. Just start sipping on you pwo shake when you start cardio and you should be fine.

This is what I do when I can't separate cardio due to my work schedule. I carry some whey and dextrose in a shaker bottle to the gym.

[Fanatik]

just dont do cardio after leg workout IMO

[gymratluke]

Basically your body is depleting nutrients as you are lifting so your body is fairly empty of nutrients post work out. Its better to run post workout than pre, but its best to space cardio and lifting out by a few hours.

I often do my cardio pwo. Just start sipping on you pwo shake when you start cardio and you should be fine.

just dont do cardio after leg workout IMO

Agreed! Agreed! and Agreed!

[oasis1]

what does psot workout mean? like do it before you lfie or during ur lfiting?

[raz_nj]

What I've starting doing in the new years that I really like and seen good results from. I incorporate jump rope into my full body workouts.

Jump Rope 5 mins
4 Exercises, very little rest 30 secs Legs, Shoulders, Back, Chest
Recover almost fully
Repeat 4 times


Another day is

Jump Rope 5 mins
Abs
Jump Rope 5 mins
Lower Back
And then repeat like 3 or 4 times, usually 3.



You could replace the jump rope with running, which I've tried too. I'd say do something that gets your heartrate up like 6.0 with a small incline, if you're physically able to.

I'm still seeing muscle gains with a clean diet and still loosing bf.