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2011/03/16 11:31:27 (permalink)

cardio training after legs workout?

hi guys
can i/should i be cardio training the day after a leg workout?
my cardio usually consists of between 20-30mins interval training on a treadmill. is this going to be counter productive from the previous days leg session?
 
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    naththebeast
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    Re:cardio training after legs workout? 2011/03/16 12:59:02 (permalink)
    Id say youre unlikely to be able to complete effective cardio after legs, whenever i, and probably others finish legs, then doing cardio is one of the last things i want to do.
    Id keep off it after legs, but if it suits you its not that much of a problem imo



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    Re:cardio training after legs workout? 2011/03/16 14:10:24 (permalink)
    I would say that cardio the day after your leg workout is fine, in fact I find that if the DOMS are bad from the previous day that a nice steady jog just loosens the muscles a bit.
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    Re:cardio training after legs workout? 2011/03/16 14:52:09 (permalink)
    I always do 10-15min on the x-trainer after legs, heard it helps a little with any lactic acid build up, not sure how accurate that is.

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    Re:cardio training after legs workout? 2011/03/16 15:06:55 (permalink)
     
    i cant say i personally have an issue with doing it. i would only struggle if and when i have severe doms from the previous day.
    just wondered if i would not be enough rest before i cardio train
     
    cheers for the input guys
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    Re:cardio training after legs workout? 2011/03/16 15:29:33 (permalink)
    I can't walk after legs. I'm dizzy, feel sick. It's great!
     
    ... but cardio afterwards? No thanks.
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    Re:cardio training after legs workout? 2011/03/16 16:02:25 (permalink)
    Th OP,s asking about cardio the day after his leg workout not immediately after I think.
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    Re:cardio training after legs workout? 2011/03/16 16:48:22 (permalink)
    Oops, sorry.
     
    I'd give it a day's rest.
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    Re:cardio training after legs workout? 2011/03/17 01:10:42 (permalink)
    lol, no i wouldnt do my 5k run straight after a legs workout. like you say, i can also feel sick or am barely able to walk!
     
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