Weights after Afterburn and Athletic Training?

[susanzabo]

Hi,

Just wanting to get some opinions. Can you do weights the day following Afterburn, AT or any other circuit workout (like High Step Challenge, cardio and weights, etc). I am of the opinion it's not a good idea if you have any type of soreness the next day. But after my first time of Afterburn and AT I have no post workout soreness, and I'd love to create a rotation with both of those workouts and some pure weight workouts.

Thoughts?

Thanks all!

Susan

[FitChick25]

I personally will often do a weight workout after each of those, or if I have a little soreness, I'll do kickboxing so I get some toning but get away from the weights, then I do weights the following day. My understanding is that the weights in Afterburn and AT are really for the cardio factor and revving up the metabolism. I do recommend not necessarily planning on a lower body weight workout after Afterburn though; my butt always has major DOMS for at least 2 days after that one! HTH!

[cammie-cam]

I think that you can, I would just keep the weights light. That's pretty easy to do with Afterburn and AT (I have done those, still gotten a great workout, then did GS workouts the following day without any issues), but may be a bit harder for workouts like Cardio and Weights since the weight portions are meant for a heavier weight. Still as long as you keep the weights light (toning as opposed to muscle building or endurance) I think you'll be fine.

[mini-natty]

Originally Posted by FitChick25

I personally will often do a weight workout after each of those, or if I have a little soreness, I'll do kickboxing so I get some toning but get away from the weights, then I do weights the following day. My understanding is that the weights in Afterburn and AT are really for the cardio factor and revving up the metabolism. I do recommend not necessarily planning on a lower body weight workout after Afterburn though; my butt always has major DOMS for at least 2 days after that one! HTH!

I agree with everything written here by Teresa. Afterburn just kills my LB !!! I have never been able to do a LB weight training workout after it.

Natasha

[DirtDiva]

Originally Posted by cammie-cam

I think that you can, I would just keep the weights light. That's pretty easy to do with Afterburn and AT (I have done those, still gotten a great workout, then did GS workouts the following day without any issues), but may be a bit harder for workouts like Cardio and Weights since the weight portions are meant for a heavier weight. Still as long as you keep the weights light (toning as opposed to muscle building or endurance) I think you'll be fine.

This is how I do it too. I keep the weights lighter and use them to elevate heart rate.