If I work out all parts of my legs using weights and free exercises, is it useful to run afterwards or before?
370592
Hey There,\n\nI recently got given a weights & cardio plan by my personal trainer. Everytime that I am doing a weights session, I always do the weights first and then use the treadmill for walking/running afterwards.\n\nIf you run before you do the weights then your muscles will be too tired and when you eventually get to the weights you will notice that they will not have as much strength & endurance. It's not safe to tire out the muscles before you do the weights.\n\nHope that helps. Cheers :)
1119224
In keeping with answering all of your running questions.  Yes, if you do it for a sustained period of time.  Nothing can replace running as the best way to get good at it, but the more active things you do on the side, the better off you'll be.
321703
Yes let your muscles rest a day in between workouts.  If you'd like to go everyday to alternate doing cardio for a day & streanght traing for a day.  Or you could do legs one day and arms and abs the next.
1161561
You should do it before you lift.  It is a proven fact that you burn more calories lifting after you have done cardio.  It is also good for your muscles to warm them up before you get into heavy lifting.  Also, if you do your lifting first you can exaust your muscles, and it won't be so easy to do your cardio.
719426
Only if you walk for about 30 minutes.\nRunning burns more calories and builds muscles in legs, but if you haven't run for awhile, you will feel pain in your leg the next day. You will probably throw up too..
253514
Cycling or any other leg exercises will not slimer your leg. When we exercise, our body determines by itself, which part of its body, it wanted to lose fats. It doesn't mean jogging and i will have a slim leg. Thus to have a perfect body, it is best to do all-rounded exercises.
375966
no running tones your entire body and a nice body is key for dancers... it will increase strength and endurance
1129202
I would work your legs and your abdominals in the gym. Squats, power cleans and calf raises will provide explosion and power for your legs. This explosion then translates into speed adn quickness. Your abs are your central core power, strong ables will allow you to be more stable and more aggressive. Run a lot to keep in shape, when you are late in the game and are in better shape then your competition, you can dominate.
726106
You should talk with your coach.  I like running, but running on streets hurts knees so I run on soft sand--its actually harder to run on so it gives your leg muscles and lungs and heart a better workout.  Some weights are good but use the right technique so you don't mess up your joints.  Keep your agility too, some players are doing yoga and dance (!) to keep agile.  Good luck!
311513
Warm up before a workout, then warm down after ... no it's not a waste of time. Stretch regularly.  Consume a source of complete protein within an hour of finishing your workout, drink water and/or electrolyte drinks during workout.  Sleep well/rest.
684728
That depends. If you have whats called "big bones", there is not much you can do. However, to have healthy strong legs which is more important than thin legs, you should walk a lot and jog. Running can damage the knees. Walking and jogging reduce injury.
121931
Practice, practice, practice. Run every day. Do leg work outs as well, and also run long distances to help build up your leg muscles. Work out with a friend; you'll push yourself harder if you're competing. You could also find someone that can is faster than you and have him/her work out with you and push you to work harder.
217940
wow..train hard.\nbut it really depends on how in shape you are.\nif you are like 40 lbs overweight and havent trained in years than you will most likely keel over in the race.\nIf you havent gained any significant weight and are significantly fit then you may want to try doing some strength training to build up muscle in your legs and of course run , run,run!!
493911
Absolutely.  In fact it is normal to be sore if you work out hard for the first time in a while.  Next time you work out, I would suggest working out your legs (leg press, squats etc.) and doing only a light arm workout to get the soreness out.  If you keep up the workouts you will get sore less and less.\n\nBut remember to alternate your workouts (i.e. upper body one time, lower body the next).  You get stronger because your muscles actually break down and regenerate stronger to accommodate the heavier loads, and if you don't give them time to heal, then you won't get any stronger and you won't have as much energy.
1187074
Depends on your age, base training, and overall health.  And what are your goals, marathons, body building, or good health?  If you have a specific goal or talent, a coach can surely help you develop that talent.  Myself, I used the gym to tone a little and to warm up to run.\n\nHere's a summation of all I have read about the subject and my experience.  I think the teachings are and have been for a long time that you should weight train no more than every other day.\n\nAbout the running - I ran almost every day for many years.  It is okay to run every day IF you take 1 day a week to rest, and avoid overuse.  Looking back at every illness and injury, I attribute to long periods of running without a day of rest.    Overuse occurs in any form from illness to injury.\n\nI don't think running inhibits your muscle recovery unless you do excessive quad and hamstring in the gym, in which case, you are doubling workouts on your legs that I would discourage.  In fact, running probably speeds up the flusihing out of lactic acid that builds up with weights.\n\nRemember that weight training shortens your muscles and running tends to lengthen your muscles.  \n\nBottom line is this.  eat right, take vitamins, listen to your body, get plenty of rest.  Never forget that a good day of rest is as good as a day of training.  GOOD LUCK.
540336
If you worked out with weights I wouldn't. You have to give them time to repair and grow. If you workout again while they are still sore you'll risk injury. You might be able to get away with that if all you were doing was calisthenics. Give yourself a day or two.
810550
Start a running program.  I am actually starting this today. Your legs will look fabulous!