What should I do first, cardio or weights?

mgreen10

Considering I do 30 minutes of each?

ruenectar

It matters not where you start, but that you so.
If you are looking to tone, do more light weights longer than heavy and incorporate into your cardio. If you are looking to gain muscle, do more heavy lifting.

All said, cardio is needed no matter which way you go

Hope that helps!

Last_15

I burn more calories if I do the cardio first, that gets my heartrate up and it stays higher during the lifting

trainguy917

I do cardio first because I feel looser when I lift. And I have a good sweat on too. Have no idea if it's better, but I like it.

amandavictoria80

Considering I do 30 minutes of each?

From what I have researched, circuit training is the best and fastest ways to burn fat. Which is combining cardio and strength.

You could try a circuit training workout video. I personally love Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.

suejonestx

I do weights first so that I don't sweat all over the weight equipment and to give my muscles a chance to warm up before cardio.

marindak

my trainer told me you are to warm up 5 mins and then do weights and then do your cardio.

jonikeffer

Actually I've read that you should definitely do the weights first....you'll burn your body's store of glucose and then during cardio your body will be forced to burn ALL FAT.

jpeterburs88

I do the majority of my cardio before weights and then I make sure to do some afterwards as well. I read somewhere that you are still burning some calories after lifting so I take advantage of that by getting back on the treadmill/bike/elliptical (whichever I'm using that day). Also, its good to do some time of cardio, even if its a slow walk, after weight lifting to get rid of the lactic acid in your muscles.

Kristhin

Do the cardio first because weights don't burn as many calories as cardio while you're doing it, but after doing it, your body burns more calories for a longer period of time. So you'll want the weights to be the last thing you do so you burn extra calories for more time.

brogers31

I start with about 10 minutes of cardio, then do weights and back for another 20-30 minutes of cardio. My personal trainer said a little cardio to start is a good way to get warmed up.

onurcoskun

Both

Start with cardio, for around 10 minutes but do not push hard. This is just to warm up.

Stretch after warm up, this will prevent over straining your muscles. Actually stretching is the most important and most ignored part of your work out.

Do your weight lifting, whatever your program is, strength, toning, etc.

Stretch again, lightly.

Go back to your cardio. Your body is already warm and is ready for aerobic process, will start burning fat more effectively. It will also help your blood circulate faster and feed the muscles which needs nutrition and oxygen. You will will less pain the next day.

Stretch again.

Missylydia

Both

Start with cardio, for around 10 minutes but do not push hard. This is just to warm up.

Stretch after warm up, this will prevent over straining your muscles. Actually stretching is the most important and most ignored part of your work out.

Do your weight lifting, whatever your program is, strength, toning, etc.

Stretch again, lightly.

Go back to your cardio. Your body is already warm and is ready for aerobic process, will start burning fat more effectively. It will also help your blood circulate faster and feed the muscles which needs nutrition and oxygen. You will will less pain the next day.

Stretch again.

I did a bit of research into it a few days ago and this seems to be what came out tops for fat burn