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star4822 · 06-02-2009, 08:13 PM

I'm contemplating taking up running once I'm done the routine I'm currently following. I figure I might as well take advantage of the only 2 warm months we get here and I want to run outside for a few weeks.

However, I don't want to give up lifting weights(nor should I, since it's an important aspect of any fitness routine), so I've always heard a 3 day full body routine is best if I would want to run 3 days a week.

But I would want to have separate days for running and weights. I've never enjoyed doing 2 things in the same day and I wouldn't be able to put my best effort into either a run or a lifting session if I had to do in the same day.

I've heard of people doing 3 days of running, and then on the off days, doing weights. How would this allow for enough recovery time for the legs though? How would you set this up? Thoughts?

06-02-2009, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
star4822 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 22	How to structure cardio with 3 day full body I'm contemplating taking up running once I'm done the routine I'm currently following. I figure I might as well take advantage of the only 2 warm months we get here and I want to run outside for a few weeks. However, I don't want to give up lifting weights(nor should I, since it's an important aspect of any fitness routine), so I've always heard a 3 day full body routine is best if I would want to run 3 days a week. But I would want to have separate days for running and weights. I've never enjoyed doing 2 things in the same day and I wouldn't be able to put my best effort into either a run or a lifting session if I had to do in the same day. I've heard of people doing 3 days of running, and then on the off days, doing weights. How would this allow for enough recovery time for the legs though? How would you set this up? Thoughts?