best to do weights before or after cardio?

Question

is it best to do weights before or after doing cardio?? also, should you stretch before and after cardio or just one or the other?? thanks

Answer 1

the reason why its more beneficial to do cardio AFTER weight training is that weight training will use up your carbohydrate (your body's first line of energy) storage. Once you get to cardio, it will tap straight into your fat storage; no need to waste an extra 15 or 20 minutes burning up carbs before tapping into fat. utilizing weight lifting as a precursor to cardio not only saves time, but it burns more calories than when performed as the latter. always remember, your body has to get rid of the carbs before it can get to the fat.

as for stretching, it is essential when you partake in any physical activities (sports, weightlifting or cardio). Though you shouldn't spend a hefty amount of time stretching, it is recommended that you atleast warm-up on the treadmills for 5-10 minutes to get your blood flowing and to reduce chances of injuries.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I do weights after cardio, just because weights are much more exhaustive on the muscles.

If I lift weights first, my muscles wouldn't last through cardio.

Answer 4

cardio to warm everything up, then stretches, then weights. otherwise you might pull a muscle which is a lot easier to to if your muscles and/or ligaments and tendons arent loosened up. thats why you always run a couple laps at the beginning of gym class.

Answer 5

weights first while your muscles arent tired yet and then cardio so you can give it all you can.
stretching - i like a little before to prevent injuries and a lot after to prevent soreness.