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Originally Posted by AD720
I have been decreasing the weight to really get a gauge of where I am right now. I start with what I think the most I can do is and then take it easy on the next sets. Once I'm back in it I will start doing increasing weight sets.
The soreness is almost gone now, the DOMS makes sense. It was top as where it ties to my arm.
What is the reasoning for cardio post workout? I thought I was supposed to try get my heartrate up and keep it there. Just curious...I could easily do the cardio after weights.
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After lifting is the most effective time. Your glycogen stores are depleted from lifting, so your body goes into fat burning mode much more quickly. Make sure you eat something right after cardio though, and make it short on leg days.
Higher heart rate is not what you want for fat burning. Low intensity is much more effective. I will usually just hop on the treadmill at a faster walk(not a run), and working uphill, but not massively steep (3.5 speed and 4.5/5 slope on my treadmill).