Weights or cardio first? How to sequence your workouts for muscle, endurance, and fat loss
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Jan 17, 2026 · 12 min read
For most men training for strength, muscle, fat loss, or general fitness, do weights before cardio, and do cardio first only when endurance is your top goal. The reason is simple: whichever workout you do first usually gets your best energy, your best form, and your best results. “If you can only train once, put ...