Should you train cardio and strength on the same day? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 18 MIN

Should you train cardio and strength on the same day?

from What's That Rash? · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

If you're a keen gym-goer you might've heard conflicting advice about optimising your workout.Some people claim that doing both cardio (getting your heart pumping) and strength (getting those muscles pumping) on the same day might cancel out the benefits.Norman and Tegan unpack what concurrent training is, and what the evidence tells us about its effects.ReferencesA Brief Review on Concurrent Training: From Laboratory to the Field - PMCConcurrent Training: A Meta-Analysis Examining Interference of Aerobic and Resistance ExercisesCompatibility of Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Size and Function: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Sports MedicineConcurrent Strength and Endurance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Impact of Sex and Training Status | Sports MedicineConcurrent training in team sports: A systematic reviewSpecific Training Effects of Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Exercises Depend on Recovery DurationConcurrent aerobic plus resistance exercise versus aerobic exercise alone to improve health outcomes in paediatric obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysisThe Effects of 12 Weeks of Concurrent and Combined Training on Inflammatory Markers, Muscular Performance, and Body Composition in Middle-Aged Overweight and Obese Males

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 27, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Should you train cardio and strength on the same day?

0:00 18:00

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of What's That Rash??

This episode is 18 minutes long.

When was this What's That Rash? episode published?

This episode was published on May 27, 2025.

Can I download this What's That Rash? episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!