In the fitness world, this is a question that we hear all the time from clients and gym-goers. It is often confusing as to what order we should be doing things in the gym. And, honestly, there is no simple answer for this question. The answer to whether you should do cardio or strength first really depends on the individual and what his/her goals are. So, we are going to break it down for you to hopefully help answer this question for you based on what your personal health and fitness goals are.
- Endurance Training Goals: cardio first
- Weight or Fat Loss Goals: strength first
- Improving Strength Goals: strength first
- Upper Body Strength Training Day: EITHER
- Lower Body Strength Training Day: strength first (choose to only do strength this day if you have specific strength/weight goals for lower body lifts)
- General Fitness Goals with no Specific Strength or Endurance Goals: your choice! Choose the one you like the least to do first; that way you will ensure it gets done and you won't skip out on it after you are tired.
Hopefully, this clarification helps you out when you are doing both strength training, and cardio in the gym! Fitness can be a confusing thing, so when in doubt, just listen to your body and do what you feel is right for you and your goals.
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