Cardio in the Evening. - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

kieren1234 · 21-07-2008, 09:26 PM

Hello all, i am very new to the bodybuilding scene and i am currently working a 4 day week at the gym concentrating on Chest and tris's Monday, Back and bi's Tuesday, Shoulders traps on Thursdays and Legs Fridays.

I also want to do quite a bit of cardio to help me with my fitness and stamina. I do 30 minutes swimming after the gym sessions and my question is:

Is it "ok" to do cardio after 9 at night as i aim to get back into the gym to do rowing/running/cycling after i finish work at 9.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Very impressed with the help people have to give on this forum so far

Pagie · 21-07-2008, 10:12 PM

I dont think its bad to do cardio at any time of the day if your looking to lose weight, it all depends what your goals are, swimming after weights to me would mean overtraining but I may be wrong, I believe the best time for cardio is early morning on an empty stomach for burning fat. COuld you not do your swimming in the morning ??

Lost Soul · 22-07-2008, 07:24 AM

training at night is fine, just ensure you have ample nutrition before you sleep
cardio AM, PM, in fact B-ZPM is just fine as long as its sensible and recovery is factored in

Greekgoddess · 22-07-2008, 08:36 AM

I do cardio in the mornings most days, or go for a swim after the weights. On Friday evenings I go to kickboxing and do some cardio and heavy weights as well. But I am cutting and training for a contest in October. Just be aware of your body, lack of motivation or tiredness will soon show up if you are overtraining.

chrismac · 22-07-2008, 09:42 AM

I do my cardio in the evening. I prefer it to AM cardio.

kieren1234 · 22-07-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pagie

I dont think its bad to do cardio at any time of the day if your looking to lose weight, it all depends what your goals are, swimming after weights to me would mean overtraining but I may be wrong, I believe the best time for cardio is early morning on an empty stomach for burning fat. COuld you not do your swimming in the morning ??

Thanks for that. It is more of a light swim after the weights and usually give it a miss on leg day as i cant even walk, let alone swim

Cant do swimming in the morning unfortunately as have to be at work for 9.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Soul

training at night is fine, just ensure you have ample nutrition before you sleep
cardio AM, PM, in fact B-ZPM is just fine as long as its sensible and recovery is factored in

When i do cardio, i have a protein shake before i go to bed, or i will sometimes have an omelette.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greekgoddess

I do cardio in the mornings most days, or go for a swim after the weights. On Friday evenings I go to kickboxing and do some cardio and heavy weights as well. But I am cutting and training for a contest in October. Just be aware of your body, lack of motivation or tiredness will soon show up if you are overtraining.

WOW I bet you are busy!! Sure its worth it though

I am still very motivated, I am obviously feeling more tired than usual but should be fine when I get used to my new lifestyle/routine. The changes happening to my body are keeping me going, I love it!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrismac

I do my cardio in the evening. I prefer it to AM cardio.

Cool, i am glad there are others like me

21-07-2008, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
kieren1234 Live life to the full Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire Posts: 371	Cardio in the Evening. Hello all, i am very new to the bodybuilding scene and i am currently working a 4 day week at the gym concentrating on Chest and tris's Monday, Back and bi's Tuesday, Shoulders traps on Thursdays and Legs Fridays. I also want to do quite a bit of cardio to help me with my fitness and stamina. I do 30 minutes swimming after the gym sessions and my question is: Is it "ok" to do cardio after 9 at night as i aim to get back into the gym to do rowing/running/cycling after i finish work at 9. Any input is greatly appreciated. Very impressed with the help people have to give on this forum so far

21-07-2008, 10:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pagie Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 67	Re: Cardio in the Evening. I dont think its bad to do cardio at any time of the day if your looking to lose weight, it all depends what your goals are, swimming after weights to me would mean overtraining but I may be wrong, I believe the best time for cardio is early morning on an empty stomach for burning fat. COuld you not do your swimming in the morning ??

22-07-2008, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lost Soul Curing the 'Arms & Supplements Syndrome' (ASS) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,141	Re: Cardio in the Evening. training at night is fine, just ensure you have ample nutrition before you sleep cardio AM, PM, in fact B-ZPM is just fine as long as its sensible and recovery is factored in

22-07-2008, 08:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Greekgoddess Mature Bodybuilder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 1,331 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Cardio in the Evening. I do cardio in the mornings most days, or go for a swim after the weights. On Friday evenings I go to kickboxing and do some cardio and heavy weights as well. But I am cutting and training for a contest in October. Just be aware of your body, lack of motivation or tiredness will soon show up if you are overtraining.

22-07-2008, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
chrismac PacMan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Staffs Posts: 199	Re: Cardio in the Evening. I do my cardio in the evening. I prefer it to AM cardio.

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