Which is more effective for weight loss?!
Question: ever since i can remember i have always done cardio BEFORE weights because i thought u needed to warm them up before hitting the weight machines but my friend is big on health and exercise and he said i should do weights first then cardio if im trying to lose weight because cardio after weights burns stored fat..is there any truth to what he is saying? thanks
Answers: ever since i can remember i have always done cardio BEFORE weights because i thought u needed to warm them up before hitting the weight machines but my friend is big on health and exercise and he said i should do weights first then cardio if im trying to lose weight because cardio after weights burns stored fat..is there any truth to what he is saying? thanks
You are ALWAYS burning a mix of carbs and fat. Total calories burned matters more than the order of your workout.
Even if you decide to do a cardio session AFTER lifting, you still ought to do 15-20 minutes BEFORE as a warmup. Aside from the injury prevention factor, you'll be able to lift more effectively with warm muscles and increased blood flow.
For more information than you want on fat metabolism, see link below:
you really should look into trying HIIT (high intensity interval training).
Its fast and shreds through fat, way more than regular cardio!
check out this article...
http://backtoformfitness.com/high-intens...