Is it too much to do cardio, weight lifting, and yoga in one day?

[Anonymous]

I've been on my grind for the past few months. Training for a marathon in November. This morning I did a spinning session. After, I did an hour of weight lifting. I stretched and foam rolled. There is a hot yoga class later tonight and I was wondering if that would be too much. I just really love seeing myself improve.

BQ: I am getting stronger and more fit. I am already a thin girl, but I really want to actually look more toned. Meaning less fat all around... Like an inch or two of fat loss would make me look so much more fit. But I don't want to lose muscle. So I am going to keep the carbs minimal (only for preworkout and recovery). And then protein/healthy fats the rest of the day. Is this a good idea for trimming fat so my muscles can show?

[AynonOMouse]

It is better to focus on one upper body workout and one lower body workout in a day. Otherwise your workouts will be less effective overall compared to the amount of effort you need to put in.
Also, whatever muscle you work out one day, you need to not work that same muscle the next day. It needs recovery time in between.
6 days per week should be the max too, and have one day of Whole Body Rest.

[Asker]

yea i know all that

[Josht13]

I never do them on the same do just because one tends to suffer from reduced effort or results. There is also a risk of burning yourself out/overtraining.

[Asker]

nah i feel fine ill be able to put effort in

[Josht13]

If you think so but I know that when I do weight training your body is drained and I know I can't run as hard as I could If I just came in the gym. Also maybe you may feel it in the long run.

[Xfitchick]

Its not, if you incorporate enough recovery in the days that follow. Purpose is to build a body, not eating it.