Lift or Cardio First??

Isakizza

I've always wondered this and always get different answers. Sooo I decided to see what works best for me. I found I like to lift first. I get a "power surge" after my lifting that makes my running faster, longer, and much more enjoyable. I love it that way, works for me!


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phjorg

It's simple really. Unless you're training for something that requires cardio performance, then you ALWAYS do weights first.

The reasoning is resistance training is best done with full energy reserves to be able to have the most energy to try and overload the muscles. if a ton of cardio is ton first, this energy is depleted somewhat.

cardio on the other hand you can do it more tired tired and still get the same benefit from it.

katy_trail

Let your goals dictate which you do first... which ever you want/need to go harder during, do that first.

That said, if you lift second, just be careful you can handle the weight.

Crankstr

I would rather lift first so i am not worn out when holding heavy things on my back\over my head\over my neck.

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I dont do cardio the days I lift...unless it is a walk at a different time of the day...mostly I do cardio and lifting and opposite days.

cmcollins001

I personally do cardio first then lift...mostly because this fits my current goals. Later on when my goals change, so will my routine. This is generally true with most things. Do what is going to fit your goals. There really isn't a "right" way or a "wrong" way.

robin52077

I would rather lift first so i am not worn out when holding heavy things on my back\over my head\over my neck.

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I dont do cardio the days I lift...unless it is a walk at a different time of the day...mostly I do cardio and lifting and opposite days.

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jofjltncb6

I personally do cardio first then lift...mostly because this fits my current goals. Later on when my goals change, so will my routine. This is generally true with most things. Do what is going to fit your goals. There really isn't a "right" way or a "wrong" way.

I'm surprised by your answer on this one. (Not saying it's wrong, I'm just surprised.)

I do my lifting and my cardio on different days...but if I had to do them together, I would do lifting first, then cardio.

sexymuffintop

Let your goals dictate which you do first... which ever you want/need to go harder during, do that first.

That said, if you lift second, just be careful you can handle the weight.

Indeedy, priorities first. If you are serious about lifting, I would do it first.

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cmcollins001

I personally do cardio first then lift...mostly because this fits my current goals. Later on when my goals change, so will my routine. This is generally true with most things. Do what is going to fit your goals. There really isn't a "right" way or a "wrong" way.

I'm surprised by your answer on this one. (Not saying it's wrong, I'm just surprised.)

I do my lifting and my cardio on different days...but if I had to do them together, I would do lifting first, then cardio.

My current goals are more cardio oriented because my goals at the moment dictate that I need to work on building some cardio endurance. I've never been a runner, or jogger, or walk very fast for that matter, but I have signed up for a 5K event and have "plans" on doing a couple more in the very near future. If I had signed up for a lifting competition, I would be focused on that right now.

alicia2601

I use to do cardio first because I felt like that was a good warm-up for lifting. Then I started working with a trainer and he said to lift first, so that's what I do now.