Weight training and cardio work combined?

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Currently I work out 60-80 mintues a day on weight training, each day altering the body part Im working out (such as sholders on day followed by biceps the next etc.) Then I also do 10-30 mins cardio each day (totalling a 90 min workout) - along with an additional 30 mins of ab training every 2 or 3 days.

Recently I heard that doing cardio after a long weight training workout can make your weight training have less effect than it should. Is this true? Usually the cardio work I do is 30 mintues on a Cross Trainer (I find this best as it seems to let me work out best without ache - yet still is hard work and leaves me dripping with sweat) also I do some Rowing (1000m in about 3:30), stepping (500 in 4:00), running (4miles in 24:00 - 26:00).

If this is true then should I change my workout to splitting up cardio and weights or should I simply do certain cardio work with certain weights ive done? Or is my current workout okay?

Thanks for any help,
 
What is your goal?
 
Well I want to reduce my body fat slightly (its currently about 14% - towards 10% would be nicer with better shaped abs - this is why i started doing a fair bit or cardio) tho I also want muscle growth too.

All im interested in really is if doing this Cardio straigh after weight training is reducing the effect of the weight training and if so to what extent.

Thanks,
 
goeshere said:
All im interested in really is if doing this Cardio straigh after weight training is reducing the effect of the weight training and if so to what extent.

Thanks,
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No. You're doing fine. I dont know about doing biceps alone but don't worry about the cardio. If you're seeing results don't change anything.

To lower your bf% keep your training consistant and examine your diet.

DM
 
goeshere said:
Currently I work out 60-80 mintues a day on weight training, each day altering the body part Im working out (such as sholders on day followed by biceps the next etc.) Then I also do 10-30 mins cardio each day (totalling a 90 min workout) - along with an additional 30 mins of ab training every 2 or 3 days.

Recently I heard that doing cardio after a long weight training workout can make your weight training have less effect than it should. Is this true? Usually the cardio work I do is 30 mintues on a Cross Trainer (I find this best as it seems to let me work out best without ache - yet still is hard work and leaves me dripping with sweat) also I do some Rowing (1000m in about 3:30), stepping (500 in 4:00), running (4miles in 24:00 - 26:00).

If this is true then should I change my workout to splitting up cardio and weights or should I simply do certain cardio work with certain weights ive done? Or is my current workout okay?

Thanks for any help,
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You really have to be careful if one of your goals it to build lean muscle. IMO you are overtraining your body and you should consider either splitting your day in 2 - e.x: morning cardio then afternoon weight training OR do cardio on your off days from weight training.
 
What I mean by altering my body part is that I dont do the same exercise two days in a row, I dont mean I'm doing just bicep curls or something for 60-80 mins, I mean Im focusing on the upper arms and calves one day then mayber lower arms and shoulders the next and so forth - so I give the "target muscles" a 48 hours rest from training before I'll reuse them.

Im seing results (and very fast from when I altered my training to these times, the workout style was recommended to me however I add the cardio to the regieme myself - I didnt used to do as much as what I do now) - its just I was wondering if I could impove the effectiveness of my workout, it seems okay at the minute however just becasue it seems okay doesnt mean I should stick to it.

Regarding my diet I just try to eat sensibly and enjoy what I eat and try not to look at it with too much detail - so I dont eat fast food much but dont restrict myself to too much either. So I know what foods contain good amounts of proteins and carbs but I dont make myself eat them in a strict plan. Also Im not abig fan of things such as proteins in tablet / shake form. Again I just like to eat sensibly, also my body seems to handle not putting on weight with little regard to what I eat, at one stage I tested it, infact eating like 1000 calories extra in chocolate a day put on barely a pound in weight over several weeks. So Im lucky in what I eat, at periods like xmas I put on about 7 pounds but managed to burn this off in little over a week with extra cardio work.
 
goeshere said:
What I mean by altering my body part is that I dont do the same exercise two days in a row, I dont mean I'm doing just bicep curls or something for 60-80 mins, I mean Im focusing on the upper arms and calves one day then mayber lower arms and shoulders the next and so forth - so I give the "target muscles" a 48 hours rest from training before I'll reuse them.

Im seing results (and very fast from when I altered my training to these times, the workout style was recommended to me however I add the cardio to the regieme myself - I didnt used to do as much as what I do now) - its just I was wondering if I could impove the effectiveness of my workout, it seems okay at the minute however just becasue it seems okay doesnt mean I should stick to it.

Regarding my diet I just try to eat sensibly and enjoy what I eat and try not to look at it with too much detail - so I dont eat fast food much but dont restrict myself to too much either. So I know what foods contain good amounts of proteins and carbs but I dont make myself eat them in a strict plan. Also Im not abig fan of things such as proteins in tablet / shake form. Again I just like to eat sensibly, also my body seems to handle not putting on weight with little regard to what I eat, at one stage I tested it, infact eating like 1000 calories extra in chocolate a day put on barely a pound in weight over several weeks. So Im lucky in what I eat, at periods like xmas I put on about 7 pounds but managed to burn this off in little over a week with extra cardio work.
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Well, if it ain't broke don't fix it, I guess.
 
What is your height and weight?

Typically, getting to sub 10% bf along with maintaining solid muscle mass takes more dietary work than "eating sensibly". It may be an eye opening experience to log your diet for a day and see what macro nutrients you actually consume and what the timing of these nutrients are.

Try fitday.com and log your diet for a week or 2 and see what you find out. I may be completely wrong and you're among the few genetically gifted.
 
Im 6ft 1 and 161lbs, I dont eat things like chips, fries, fast food apart from on the odd ocasion and all I drink is Water apart from a few Beers at the weekend. I know my diet could be better but at the end of the day it suits me. I eat a lot of freshly cooked veg and fresh salad too, along with pasta and tuna or chicken when I can.
 
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