Cardio after lifting...

[LankyFreak23]

I haven't been around here lately, but I recall it being pretty much set in stone around here that cardio after lifting would thrust your body into a catabolic state (BAD).

For me, it would be really nice if I could compress both into one visit to the gym. I've read a few articles that suggest it isn't bad for you after all, so what's the deal? Has the consensus changed, is it a matter of opinion, or people who don't know what they're talking about are the only ones saying otherwise?

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Haha, no man, some light to moderate cardio after your lifting is fine, just dont be doing cardio BEFORE lifting or you wont have the gas in the tank for the lifts afterward.

[surferph34]

Nothing wrong with it at all imo. Im currently cutting and including 40 mins moderate intensity cardio after my weights 3 times a week and once on a Sunday morning on a much debated empty stomach.

Surfer

[Boomer91]

Originally Posted by surferph34

Nothing wrong with it at all imo.

agreed, I'm doing pretty much the same as surpher. I do 40 minutes on the treadmill with the incline set at 12 and the speed at around 3.5-4.5 mph after weights.

[waynaferd]

I usually have a half-scoop of protein after lifting then hit the punching bag for 20-30 min, then another protien shake for good measure. I also do the treadmill in the morning before breakfast at least 5 days a week.

I do believe lifting heavy burns up all your glucose in the muscles, so cardio after is like AM cardio.....mostly fat burning....I remember reading something like that awhile back....