Combining Cardio and Strength Training

For decades, there's been debate about and research into the so-called interference effect between cardio and strength training. In other words, are you setting yourself up to fail in the gym if you do too much cardio?

In today's episode, we take a look at the current scientific picture on combining cardio and strength training. How much of an issue is it really, and how can you work around it when you want to do both?

After the main discussion, we answer questions on this topic from our listeners. See the timestamps below.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - How to combine cardio and strength training
• 18:30 - Do we really need more than walking as cardio if getting stronger is the main goal?
• 22:30 - If running and strength training on the same day, which workout should you do first?
• 26:00 - Which type of cardio is the least stressful and easiest to recover from?
• 30:00 - Is it possible to progress in both if you're already at a high level? And is a sub 3:30 marathon and a 180 kg squat a reasonable goal?
• 34:30 - How much do walks do for your cardio?
• 38:30 - I have a hard time recovering from cycling and strength training. Am I eating too little? I also want to lose weight.

Most of these questions came in through our Subreddit. You should join the conversation over there, if you haven't already!

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