when to do cardio?

[Link80]

Do you do cardio before or after your workout? Does it even matter? I have heard it does, anyone have input?

 

[Mr.X]

I do mine after for maximum fat loss... low-intensity right after workout...My personal belief based on experience is that doing cardio after a workout is the best way to achieve highest levels of fat burning.

 

[Maximum Intensity]

I like first thing in the morning on an empty stomach -- glycogen levels are extremely low due to fast while sleeping. If that is not an option, then do your cardio after training. You will have used up a significant amount of your bodies carb storage and can quickly move into the "fat burning" mode.

 

[WHY H8]

same as above,if time permits do your cardio only early morning on empty stomach if not post weight training.

 

[Rockaho]

Ditto.

Be careful with the intensity levels. To high of an intensity level eaither post workout or pre breakfast can result in burning more muscle than necessary.

 

[captainquadz]

do it in the morning with a empty stomach is the best idea that I know

 

[MS]

Just do it.

 

[tonystrong]

sometimes I used to run/jog 10 - 15 minutes before my workouts - i liked this because it warmed me up before lifting. Then I started to run/jog after workouts because i heard this was better (20 minutes). I didn't really see dramatic results either way. Within the last month, I started using the FAT BURNING option on the treadmill. i walk around 4 - 4.5mph (20 minutes after workout) while holding onto the sensors and the treadmill automatically adjusts to keep my heart rate in the target fat burning zone. Since then I trimmed up incredibly. That's all i gotta say about that.

 

[Rudee34]

I rarely do cardio, as I allow my diet and workouts to reduce my bodyfat. But when I do add cardio to remove the last couple of pounds, I opt for cardio immediately following my weight workout in the evening.