running or weight training first

[TENNIS_99]

My routine work out is run 2 1/2 miles(5 times a week, 18-20 minutes) and then work on 40 lb dumbbell at home for 25 minutes. Does it make any difference which one I do first to get the most of the work out?

Thank,

 

[0range]

All of the books that I read suggested weight training first, then cardio.

 

[Topaz]

All of the books that I read suggested weight training first, then cardio.

Ditto, I've heard and read this many times myself. For me, it is harder to do it in that order, but I definitely like the results!

 

[Rickson]

My routine work out is run 2 1/2 miles(5 times a week, 18-20 minutes) and then work on 40 lb dumbbell at home for 25 minutes. Does it make any difference which one I do first to get the most of the work out?

Thank,

Resistance training first because the glycogen would be used for fuel during the workouts while cardio doesn't require as much glycogen unless you're doing intense cardio.

 

[tricky]

As Rickson said, weight training before cardio. In addition to the glycogen, the stress on the adrenal glands tends to stick a bit longer after cardio, preventing you from really going for it when you lift heavy.

Some people, especially those who work out at home, split their routine into morning and evening. (i.e. run in the morning, lift in the evening.) That's another option you can take.

 

[OrangeOne]

I'm happy to explain this one without science (given that tricky et al have done the job).

Anecdotally: When I'm lifting, I want to have maximum energy. I want maximum control, maximum safety, and maximum strength. When I'm running (cycling / insert aerobic exercise of choice), I'm doing it to build endurance, and thus am not working maximally, so I don't mind feeling a little tired when I start, sometimes it even mimics how I'll feel when playing sport.

 

[Ano]

Yes, I agree.

If you have to do weight training and cardio in 1 session, you should lift first and then do the cardio.

But IMO, if possible, it's better to separate your cardio and weight training sessions.

 

[MomentumGT]

I like to split my weight lifting days from cardio days. I like to put out max intensity in each workout and not be sluggish in another area.

-Jon

 

[tricky]

Anecdotally: When I'm lifting, I want to have maximum energy. I want maximum control, maximum safety, and maximum strength. When I'm running (cycling / insert aerobic exercise of choice), I'm doing it to build endurance, and thus am not working maximally, so I don't mind feeling a little tired when I start, sometimes it even mimics how I'll feel when playing sport.

Yeah, for me, I usually do HIIT on a Versaclimber, so I just don't have enough air left to do real lifting. But amy gym, sometimes the squat rack will be occupied for 20-30 minutes or so (sometimes with people doing military presses and bicep curls. UGH), and so for my morning session, I'd have to fit in deads and other core lifts AFTER my cardio. Ugh.

 

[Deleted member 22147]

I would reccomend doing them on seperate days.