allnavaesboys Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I friend of mine is a trainer. And he once told me that when working out it is best to do muscle strength/weights etc... first, and THEN cardio. Like - biking, running, swimming.... He said it has to do with muscle memory and exhaustion - that muscles retain the strength better in that order. He also said that most don't do it this way, and that is why you see a lot of athletes who are always working out but are still flabby. Anyone have input on this? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdarthveganx Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 ive been doing it this way for a few months now and have seen GREAT results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I do things in that order, or, at the very least, put strength training on the top priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 cardio type activities will take more out of you. Do your strength training first when youre fresh. Try doing it the other way and you more than likely wont get much from your workout cause youll be too fatigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnavaesboys Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 cardio type activities will take more out of you. Do your strength training first when youre fresh. Try doing it the other way and you more than likely wont get much from your workout cause youll be too fatigued. good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I have been tried both ways. I find that working out first is more effective, then hit the elliptical machine/treadmill for 30-60 minutes. Here is an explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I don't think it matters...either way it will tire you for the other. Two hours of lifting will result in a lousy cardio workout(in terms of total output) while two hours of cardio will result in a lousy lifting workout. I do think its good to have a decent cardio warm up before every workout though. If you lift first maybe you can do cardio at the same speed for the same amount of time but you will require a lower tension on whatever equipment your using, or if your running your stride will be shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnavaesboys Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 that's funny! 2 hrs of lifting and 2 hrs of cardio! with two little boys and one more coming?? i wish.....that would be amazing!! i am lucky if i can get 30 min of strength training in uninterrupted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hey we should work out together and then we can have 5 (soon 6) kiddos running around...They do entertain each other though. We can get them working out with us...Tire them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I take my son to the gym with me. They have a section for little kids at the gym I go to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnavaesboys Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hey we should work out together and then we can have 5 (soon 6) kiddos running around...They do entertain each other though. We can get them working out with us...Tire them out! when and where? lets do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdarthveganx Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I take my son to the gym with me. They have a section for little kids at the gym I go to Most I have been to do as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggieGuy Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I do weights first and then cardio. Although I am starting to do quick 10 5-10 minute cardio session to warm up my body > then weights > then back to proper 45min cardio session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 We can talk about it and figure out our schedules sometime soon...Now that i am done with school I have mornings free. I have hand weights but that is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnavaesboys Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 We can talk about it and figure out our schedules sometime soon...Now that i am done with school I have mornings free. I have hand weights but that is it. sounds good! just let me know! ... i don't even have hand weights; i pretty much depend on isometrics! .....and i need to reserve you for a 2 hr. session.... REALLY BAD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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