Cardio AFTER workout???

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Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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skinnylindsey Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/11/09	2005/11/09, 09:45 AM I usually do my cardio before weight traning, why should I do it after?????

gangstershoes Posts: 641 Joined: 2005/05/27	2005/11/09, 10:41 AM I find that if I do cardio before my weight training I lose the explosiveness in my workout. Also the weight training boosts my heart rate before I even step on the treadmill.
michelle9510 Posts: 172 Joined: 2005/07/14	2005/11/09, 11:48 AM I agree with gangster. Cardio before weights tires me out too much. I also read a few places that cardio after weights is better for fat burning.
dendys Posts: 139 Joined: 2005/10/24	2005/11/09, 04:31 PM Heavy lifting day (m,w,f) I do cardio afterwards because I need the stored glycogen for energy. On T, TH, I spin and then lift light smaller muscles for shaping only. That is my phase for the next 12 weeks. I am looking to gain size to shred later
dendys Posts: 139 Joined: 2005/10/24	2005/11/09, 04:31 PM Heavy lifting day (m,w,f) I do cardio afterwards because I need the stored glycogen for energy. On T, TH, I spin and then lift light smaller muscles for shaping only. That is my phase for the next 12 weeks. I am looking to gain size to shred later