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cardio or free weights first?

cheryl666 Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/07/05	2004/07/05, 08:37 PM My question is should a woman do her cardio exercises or her free weight (weight resistannce) exercises first, during her 3-day a week regular exercise program at the gym?
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/07/05, 09:35 PM Start with the weights.. then move onto the cardio... there is a great thread (I forget which forum though) that gives a great explanation about cardio, when to do it and so on... Welcome to FT! t -------------- Tim I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
aaronmp2003 Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/02/22	2004/07/06, 07:55 AM Cheryl, Tim is 100% right - do the weights first! The short version of "why" is because you want to use up the energy stored in your muscles (glycogen) BEFORE you do cardio. Then, when you get up there to do your cardio, your body will have to use fat as it's primary energy source. -------------- Aaron M. Potts Aarons Personal Training http://www.aaronspersonaltraining.com http://www.issacertifications.com Sign Up For Our Free Fitness Newsletter!