Should you do strength training and aerobic exercise on the same day or on different days for maximum effectiveness?

The optimal approach depends on your goal.

[If your goal is muscle growth]

• It’s best to do them on separate days.
• Ideally, aim for strength training 2-3 times per week and aerobic exercise 2 times per week.

[If your goal is weight loss]

• Doing them on the same day is recommended.
• Perform strength training first, followed by aerobic exercise.
• A guideline would be 20-60 minutes of strength training followed by 30-60 minutes of aerobic exercise.
• However, if you’re a beginner, it’s better to split them on separate days to avoid overexertion.