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Originally Posted by Pscarb you are knackered just after your workout because you have used all of your available energy lifting the weights so when you do the Cardio the only energy really that is going to fuel your Cardio is your fat stores just because you have no energy doesnt mean it isnt a good time to do cardio....
it has been proven many times...if the fat falls of you after only doing 20min of cardio that is great but for long term fat burning it is better to walk at a steady pace of 3.5-4mph on a incline this taps into your fat cells much more effeciantly than running like an idiot for 20mins(the more you sweat does not determine how much fat you lose as some guys sweat more than others)..doing cardio between 65%-70% of your max heart rate burns more fat than going full out at Max heart rate for 20min....
but what you have to understand what works for you does not mean it will work for others for you to only do 20min cardio and the fat falls off of you i would say you have a fast metabolism....
also doing cardio on non training days means that you never get a break from training(weights/cardio)and you might fall into the overtraining syndrome.... |
So what about the idea that you need to have a carbs/protien drink within 30mins of finishing your training. Surely if i do cardio after my weights i`ll miss that window of opportunity. Not only that, i`ll be so knackered anyway my half hearted attempt at cardio would risk me injuring myself?
With regards to overtraining. Surely as long as your not hitting the same muscle groups more than twice a week and your diet is good you wont be over training? For example, i have a 3 day split and do cardio 2 mornings on my non weight days. That means i get 2 whole days off to recover. Also, for example, if im having a jog on a tuesday morning, im not hitting the weights until wednesday evening, giving me more than a whole day between them, which in my opinion is enough time to recover.
I think the "but what you have to understand what works for you does not mean it will work for others" is the key thing here. As always, id suggest trying different things and seeing what works for you.
Another suggestion to try is HIIT cardio, thats also very effective.