Cardio + Weight Training = Counter-Productive?

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I have a concern regarding cardio vs. weight training. I'm currently exercising to gain muscle mass, sculpt my body, and my weight is not a concern at all. However I've also been doing some cardio work. It is counter-productive do both weights and cardio? I normally go to the gym and spend 15-20 on an x-trainer or stationary bike, or I ride my bike to the gym, then I lift weights. When I do cardio work it's not just a light ordeal, I put a lot of effort into it. I realize that you need to get the blood flowing before you can lift, but am I spending too much time doing cardio before hand? and burning muscle beforehand.
 
Hi there

I never realized what I do might end up being counter productive. Slightly differennt scenario. I am deemed overweight (even though I dont look one) and have to knockdown from 173 to 148. In the last 22 days I have dropped to 162 with rigorous 90Mins weight training 4 days a week and 3 days of Spinning (30Mins) during non weight training days. I also supplement my diet with Hot-Rox and Whey.

I do not want to lose muscles but lean mass is my priority. Please advice
 
I lift 50% of my working weight to warm up. I never do cardio to warm up.

cardio won't warm up your upper body very well, and certainly not through the full range of motion for chest presses and lat exercises.
 
malkore said:
I lift 50% of my working weight to warm up. I never do cardio to warm up.

cardio won't warm up your upper body very well, and certainly not through the full range of motion for chest presses and lat exercises.
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I think an elliptical would do a decent job warming up the entire body as long as you didnt use the stationary handles.
 
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