Cardio right after lifting - good or bad idea?

[johnnyblaze]

I am currently attempting to lose 50 lbs but gain muscle at the same time. I do have some muscle it's just I gained some fat the last couple of years and I'd like to get rid of it.

I currently lift 3 days a week and I do cardio on the other 3 days. So mon,wed and fri I lift and tues, thurs, sat I do cardio. Sometimes I will play basketball right after lifting weights in addition to my regular cardio days.

My question is should I avoid any cardio such as playing basketball on days I lift? Will it interfere with trying to build muscle?

Also does anyone have any valuable tips on gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time? I currently weigh 6'1 and am 255 lbs.

[The_Champ01]

Slow paced (walking) cadio after work-outs I have heard is good. DON'T do HIIT after work-outs!

[US_Ranger]

I am currently attempting to lose 50 lbs but gain muscle at the same time. I do have some muscle it's just I gained some fat the last couple of years and I'd like to get rid of it.

I currently lift 3 days a week and I do cardio on the other 3 days. So mon,wed and fri I lift and tues, thurs, sat I do cardio. Sometimes I will play basketball right after lifting weights in addition to my regular cardio days.

My question is should I avoid any cardio such as playing basketball on days I lift? Will it interfere with trying to build muscle?

Also does anyone have any valuable tips on gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time? I currently weigh 6'1 and am 255 lbs.

If you're going to play B-Ball after you workout, make sure to drink some protein and maybe have a little gatorade first. After lifting and b-ball, your muscles are going to be dying for some nutrients. You need to have something inbetween.