Cardio or weights first?

[cupcake0214]

What do you do first? I normally will lift and then go on the stair master for 30 minutes. What do you think is more beneficial? 

[mrshandy]

I think the general rule is lift first because if you're tired from lifting then you could really hurt yourself.

I usually lift first and run later, but not all at once. Today I lifted in the morning and ran during my lunchbreak.

[woowoo]

I usually base this on my goals. If I'm in weight loss mode, I do cardio first so I have a ton of energy and get the most out of it. If I'm just trying to build strength, I lift first. Ideally you lift with good form regardless.

[tacosforlife]

NROLFW tells me to lift and then do HIIT cardio*, so that's what I do even if I'm not following the program strictly.

*I also sort of hate the "strength" vs. "cardio" designations. I know what people mean by the terms, but if you're challenging yourself while lifting, your HR will definitely get up there! Just a random annoyance of mine (there are so many).

[hannahb]

My general rule is where do I want to see the benefit. If I'm training for a race then I run before because that's my focus. If not, then I usually lift before because I'm lifting heavier/focusing on strength and also I'm not so sweaty

[shorewife]

I usually lift first so I'm not dripping sweat all over the weights after cardio...

[keweenawlove]

I tend to do cardio first, then weights because my goals are generally race focused and I lift to supplement.

[cinco]

If I'm doing them in the same session, I lift first (after a 10 min run warm up). My lifting form is much better when I'm fresh and I personally am more likely to get injured from weights than running.

If I'm doing a 2 a day, I prefer to run in the morning and lift in the evening.

[CrazyLucky]

I always do cardio first, but I'm new to this fitness game. Agree with PP who said lifting also gets your heart rate going.

[mrsukyankee]

I don't do them in the same session. I either lift or do cardio, not both. If I had to do them both, I'd either spread them out thru the day or do lifting first so my form wouldn't be harmed by being tired.

[irene adler]

Always weights first. I'm more likely to walk away from lifting post-cardio because I'm tired and my form will suck.

This article tipped the scales for me.
www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/should-i-do-cardio-or-weights-first

[pixy0stix]

I'm an "always lift weights first" person.

That being said, I'm also a "don't put me down for cardio" person.

[juliabug]

I think it depends on your goals. I was pissed one week when my body pump teacher said that I shouldn't run before her class. I was training for a tri at the time and running was more important to me than strength training.

[kams]

I lift first for the sake of form and injury prevention, but also because I want the residual calorie burn during my cardio.

I think that's real science. I've always thought that, so it must be true.
#eatmorecookies

[venice2007]

I loathe lifting so I choose cardio first then lift so if I wanna cut it short id rather cut the weights short lol