Can you do cardio and weights on the same day? Traditional workout guidance suggests people alternate their workouts—cardio one day, followed by weight training the next, or vice versa. But there's no reason you can't do both in the same workout session, or split into two sessions on the same day, Dr. Ghuman says.
Should I workout and do cardio on the same day?
The researchers who performed this study also stated that daily training without a recovery period between sessions (or training twice a day) is not optimal for neuromuscular and aerobic improvements. So ideally, if you want to get stronger, you should separate your cardio and strength workouts by more than six hours.
Is it OK to run and workout in the same day?
If your strength session includes normal-speed concentric and eccentric moves, it's best to wait nine hours before going for a run. Your run should be at low-to-moderate intensity. Avoid running at a high intensity if you're lifting on the same day.
Can we do cardio and workout together?
Regular exercisers can also combine cardio and strength training, especially if you're struggling to make time for exercising and can't schedule in several workouts per week.