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Originally posted by mattborn
Another good idea is to do your cardio after your weights workout. Working out with weights raises your heart rate, so when you get to the cardio you are already warmed up and you reach the fat burning phase much more quickly.
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That sounds logical, and I wouldn't disagree with that.
However, isn't it just as logical to do it the other way around - use cardio to get your heart rate going, then keep it elevated by lifting weights? Also, if i'm not mistaken, isn't it pretty much accepted that working the muscles without the elevated heart rate is less beneficial? In other words - aren't you supposed to get your heart rate into the fat-burning range <i>before</i> you exercise?
I would imagine both ways have their advantages.