Cardio after Lifting weights

[WrEcKLeSS2000]

Someone just told me that you shouldn't do cardio directly after lifting weights so your muscles can rest. Is it ok to do cardio after lifting weights, because that's what I've been doing. I haven't had any problems with that and I've seen alot of people lift weights and do cardio as well in the same day.

 

[[S]alvatore]

It's fine to do, moreso for people who have hectic schedules or not enough time to perform cardio in the morning, then weights later during the day. After your weights session drink half of your protein shake, do your cardio, then drink the other half.

 

[grr]

It normally takes at least a day or two to recover a muscle, longer if you're starting out and lifting hard, so the recovery & eating period can last a while.

Just be sure to adjust calories for it and you'll still make gains.

 

[Warboss Alex]

if your cardio is intense sprints then no, don't do these after weights.

but a low-intensity walk post-workout will not compromise your recovery, in fact quite the opposite, it will encourage blood flow and thus enhance recovery.