Training Research Update: Cardio Timing

The debate goes on – is it better to lift weights and then do cardio, or is it better to do cardio first and then lift weights.

Well, I would argue that it's best to combine both at the same time with cardioacceleration! That way you save time and you maximize fat burning and recovery while you get bigger, stronger and leaner. But cardioacceleration may not be for everyone. Some still prefer to keep their cardio and weight lifting separate. In that case, I typically would argue to lift weights first while you are at your strongest and not fatigued so that you can lift with more strength and intensity. Plus, there is some evidence that doing cardio after weights may aid fat burning better. But even that's debatable, since the true fat-burning benefits of cardio come after the workout is done (especially with HIIT). And some like using cardio as a warm-up session to increase their body temperature, which evidence shows can help to increase muscle strength, especially during colder months. This can also be done with my Power HIIT.

You may have read online that one study suggests that doing cardio first is better for muscle growth.

But before you believe what the study concluded and what the media may be telling you, let's take a closer look at the study.

Researchers from Brazil tested the testosterone response in weight-trained men when they did a weight-lifting workout followed by 30 minutes of moderate cardio (on a stationary bike) or when they first

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