Cardio or Weights First?

Jen21878

When I start my workout, I always do my cardio first then hit the weights.

Is there a "right" way in doing so?

Should I be changing it up by doing weights then cardio or doing some cardio, then weights then more cardio?

Thanks!

Chieflrg

When I do both on the same day, I hit the weights first. I like to have maximum energy when lifting. Its always allowed me to lift heavier with better form.

jasonp_ritzert

A lot of trainers recommend doing weights first, which is the philosphy what I like to follow. Studies have been done showing more weight loss and higher energy levels to those that do weights first. However, try it different ways for a couple of weeks and see what works best for you.

prokomds

I think it's mostly a preference? I like to start with 5-10 min of cardio, to get me really warmed up and get my heart rate going. Then I lift. Then if I have extra time, I'll do additional cardio, but some days I'm done after the lifting.

I've also read that you continue to burn extra calories after weight lifting, so doing cardio second may burn more that way, but I don't have any hard evidence for this (and I can't find the article at the moment...)

bizco

When I do both on the same day, I hit the weights first. I like to have maximum energy when lifting. Its always allowed me to lift heavier with better form.

^This.

Jen21878

Awesome! Thanks....

I think I will try doing weights first then cardio to see how I feel!

Jen21878

Thank you!!!

A lot of trainers recommend doing weights first, which is the philosphy what I like to follow. Studies have been done showing more weight loss and higher energy levels to those that do weights first. However, try it different ways for a couple of weeks and see what works best for you.