What kind of cardio to do with a heavy weight lifting program?

[clash]

I work out 3 times a week and do compound lifts. Deads, squats, cleans, bench, military...you know the usual. But the other day I went for a run and it was pathetic. I could barely run for more than a few minutes and got tired.

So I was thinking that some light running 2-3 times a week won't be so bad? Perhaps something like 40 minutes of 1 minute jog, 1 minute walk routine for 40 minutes. So it'll be 20 minute of running only and 20 minutes of walking plus my heart rate stays high the whole time.

Or should I just run for 30 minutes? How will this affect my workout? Anyone else tried it?

 

[Tblock1]

I SHOULD be running 3 times a week with lifting 4 times a week, but I have had my ankle sprained twice in the last 3 weeks so I haven't run much. However running is good stuff, just take it easy and don't push too hard, I used to go top speed only a little short of puking every run and it burnt me out and I got shin splints. I would suggest shorter paced runs of 2-3 miles at a comfortable pace to start, in my opinion for muscle gain I wouldn't run much longer than 20 minutes because you start losing fat after 20 minutes but also muscle.

 

[clash]

Thanks for the reply. By the way, I clarified something in my first post...there were some typos. I meant to say that a 40 minute routine where I alternate between walking and running every minute. So in the end it would be 20 minute of overall walking time and 20 minutes of overall running time.

I think this sounds good for cardio health and stamina.

 

[jesse_01]

I do the same thing you explained. But I do 3 miles in 30 mins. Usually good for 450-500 cals burned. I walk at 4 mph. I start running at 6mph working my way up to 10, than back down to 6. It's the only cardio I actually enjoy and it helps with 1 min shifts in hockey.

 

[smtimelevi]

I like switching it up. Some days I'll do a fast jog for 20-30 min. Some days a slow jog for 30-40. Others i just walk for an hour. But when im feelin good and my legs arent sore i go to the park and do sprints, back pedaling, hi-knees, side shufflers, kareoka and other agility drills.