Re: what's first, cardio or weights

Thank, Rich
"Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:02:20 GMT, "scullycat"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> >I do both during my workouts. Is there a benefit of doing one first. I'm
a
> >48 yr. old woman. Thanks in advance
>
> If you are doing both during the same workout I would recommend doing
> the weightlifting first. Since form is very important when lifting
> weights, you don't want to be in a fatigued state that would occur if
> you did it right after cardio. Being fatigued while lifting could lead
> to poor form and injury.
>
> Of course you can always do a light short cardio as a warm up before
> lifting weights but anything more than that would not be a good idea
> IMO.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Rich
> >
>