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Originally Posted by strandinthewind
I know - that was a trip - I did 45 min. on the stairmaster, 30 in the bike, and then lifted.
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Some exercise pros think that strength training & cardio shouldn't be done during the same workout. They say it can reduce the effectiveness of both workout types, & perhaps even result in a catabolic effect.
Something to think about
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http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...20/ai_n6160508
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/dietandfit...172610,00.html
http://www.naturalstrength.com/tips/...?ArticleID=833
http://www.thedietchannel.com/Balanc...ith-Cardio.htm
Since I get negative gains from doing strength training more than twice a week, I devote the other five days to cardio -- but not a constant high rate of cardio. I like to do my most intense cardio on the day before strength training (in my situation, Sundays & Thursdays), & then keep cardio to a medium level on the other three days. Each strength training day (Mondays & Fridays) is always a two-hour "to-failure" workout.