Cardio workouts before weight lifting?
Ok so i head that doing cardio before weight lifting is a bad idea and it's much better to do cardio after because while doing your cardio you burn all your carbs and fat, therefore you don't have much energy for weight lifting. I have been doing cardio before weights for quite a while now and don't really want to change my routine i've kept so traditional for 3monthes. But im willing to change if it benefits that much. 2 questions i have are these:
1. So say i weight lift first then drink my protein shake with about 40g of carbs, then i go to do intense cardio, won't i burn the protein and carbs in this cardio workout? or will the protein still build my muscle from weight lifting?
2. So say I do some intense cardio first. Is it possible for me to refuel my body by eatting fast carbs (simple sugars) after that cardio to fuel for my weight lifting workouts so that i can workout out to my potential?
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1. JOG!!!! it's the best. jump rope.2. Cardio before you work out. It get's your heart rate up and oxygen in your blood.
You need the oxygen in your blood to build muscle.
3. Well it's good to switch up your routine every month to trick your muscles and make them learn a new routine. You will get better results. Either way you go one of your areas of working out will suffer. It really depends how heavy you lift and if you are actually capable of running after you lift. I know that there is no way that I am running with 2 hours of me lifting.
4. Yes, You need more energy to do Your weights first. But You have the right idea. Your body does'nt actually 'burn' protien. so on this You are good. Remember that You can re-up Your cabs at any time, mid workout if You really have to. If You want to do Your cardio first, do it, just give Yourself some time to recover. God luck.
5. I would say wait until after your cardio to drink the protein shake, so you're actually burning fat instead of the calories from the shake. You can also avoid cramps that way.
If you're worried about not having enough energy to finish, you can always have a light pre-workout shake before your weight lifting and follow it up with a post-workout shake after your cardio. You can also try those carb gels or whatever that a lot of runners use.
I suppose you could have some quick carbs (like those gels) after cardio to fuel your lifting, but it's really better to do your cardio after lifting. I have a Muscle and Fitness magazine with an article explaining all the reasons why somewhere, I'll let you know if I find it.
6. 1) Drink your protein shake after you have finished both workouts
2) They sell Carb drinks at the gym. Drink one in between your weight resistance and cardio.
