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Cardio and Weights routine
Posted 03/10/2010 by pete in Diet and Exercise | Submit idea in this category
Anyone have any superset workout ideas that would incorporate cardio into your weight routine? If you run after your weight training, it feels like all your energy has already been spent and vice versa. Looking to do something to integrate both worlds using a superset routine. Maybe a set of inclined bench followed by reverse situps for your lower back (if you're doing opposing muscle supersets)? Something along the lines mixing cardio and weights into a single session....
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Posted by RexJB
03/10/2010
Not sure if it's such a great idea to superset weights with cardio in the same routine. Let me just first start off by saying that I am no expert and this is strictly just a matter of opinion/personal experience, but if you're doing an intense cardio exercise such as jumping rope, you'll burn most of your energy and will not be able to utilize all of your strength when when going to a weight exercise. That's not to say that supersetting in general is a bad idea...far from it, it's actually a great way to get lean and toned, however try supersetting two different weight exercises during your routine. To fill the cardio void, go for a light jog after your weight routine and use that as your cool down period. Hope this helps, and again, please don't take my word for it, as I am mainly a hobbyist when it comes to working out, not an expert.
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