Cardio and weights on same day

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Whats the best to handle doing cardio and weights on the same day? Cardio first then weights immediately after, weights then cardio, one in the morning and one at night?
Goal is getting cardio but not at the expense of muscle/strength gains

 

[timtim]

i have found success with post workout cardio. ive tried everything pretty much too. i found am cardio to zap alittle off the weight session later. just my experience though. everyone will differ.

 

[Creepusmaximus]

Weights first. Cardio will tire you out and effect your lifts.

 

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What about the importance of protein intake immediately after the weights, can it wait an hour or so while doing cardio or does it matter

 

[SouthernLord]

What about the importance of protein intake immediately after the weights, can it wait an hour or so while doing cardio or does it matter

It can wait. Eat a good meal before you go to the gym and sip some BCAAs while you train. Xtend or Core ABC make great BCAA plus extras supps for intra workout.

 

[SouthernLord]

Btw... I prefer to do cardio on off days and after weights.

 

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It can wait. Eat a good meal before you go to the gym and sip some BCAAs while you train. Xtend or Core ABC make great BCAA plus extras supps for intra workout.

But if i eat too close to working out it makes me a little sluggish lol how soon before a workout can i eat without compromising

 

[SaiBoT]

But if i eat too close to working out it makes me a little sluggish lol how soon before a workout can i eat without compromising

One hour works for me or i'll just have a shake instead of a full meal.

Cardio after the weight session, just have your bcaas mixed in the water.

 

[SouthernLord]

I usually eat between one and two hours preworkout. I do typically use an intra workout bcaa supp too.

 

[joe d]

Whats the best to handle doing cardio and weights on the same day? Cardio first then weights immediately after, weights then cardio, one in the morning and one at night?
Goal is getting cardio but not at the expense of muscle/strength gains

i like cardio early and wait at least 2 meals and some rest before i hit the weights.