cardio before or after weights

When deciding whether to perform cardio before or after weights, it is generally recommended to do cardiovascular exercises at the end of a workout if you are also doing resistance training. This approach helps avoid compromising the intensity and effectiveness of your weight training session. Cardio exercises performed before resistance training can potentially impair your strength and performance during the weightlifting session 1.

Additionally, Dr. Andy Galpin suggests that if your primary fitness goals are related to strength and hypertrophy, then cardio should ideally be done on separate days. If it needs to be done on the same day, it should preferably be after the resistance training. This sequencing helps in managing the interference effect, which might diminish strength gains if cardio is done intensely before weight training 2.

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