Cardio

[Bob Evans]

Ok I know this has been asked b4 but I was thinking of doing some carido. (bulked enough for now) Should I do it before or after my regular lifting? I think Vicious once said that is was really really important that one does not do it before.

So warm up -- lift -- then cardio.

Right?

Robert

 

[colby2152]

Well, you really shouldn't do it right after your WO at all. You can probably do 15 minutes of cardio before, but I wouldn't suggest any more than that. It's best to do cardio on off days or several hours away from your WO.

 

[Bob Evans]

Thanks Colby,

yeah got it. But if I am going to do it in the same session which is better before or after?

 

[Totentanz]

I would do it after, if it were me. Any decent amount of cardio before lifting always screws my lifts up.

 

[colby2152]

True, but you should give your body a refeed before you did the cardio since it would be in catabolism.

 

[Bob Evans]

OK I found the link Jules said:

Quote[/b] ]Tha'ts correct. HIIT should definitely be done in the morning. If you can't do HIIT in the morning, the next alternative is moderate cardio after your workout in the evening.

cheers,
Jules

 

[Totentanz]

If you're drinking something with decent carbs in it, like gatorade, I think you'd be okay. I'd suggest a protein shake, but depending on the type of cardio, that could lead to stomach upset.

 

[colby2152]

Yeah the protein is the key part after the WO, but as Totentanz pointed out, it would most likely lead to you puking everywhere when running.

 

[lcars]

if you have to do cardio after a weight session,i would take a small power bar or something to avoid the aerial carrot display.i like to do my cv on off days when im carbed up.

 

[Totentanz]

Quote[/b] (colby2152 @ Jan. 04 2006,12:22)]Yeah the protein is the key part after the WO, but as Totentanz pointed out, it would most likely lead to you puking everywhere when running.

Yup. Really, you should take at least a decent rest after your workout, like 15-30 minutes minimum, during which you should have time to digest the protein shake a little bit... I don't think you need a big shake, 20 grams of whey should be plenty. You can always take another after the cardio if you are accustomed to monster 80 gram protein shakes.