Before or after; that is the question. It’s the ultimate gym dilemma— should you do cardio before or after strength training? Whether you’re aiming to build muscle, burn fat, or boost overall fitness, ...

While there’s no hard and fast rule, experts state one is (usually) better than the other. By Rachel MacPherson, C.P.T. If you want to build a healthy, strong, and functional body, your best bet is to ...

When you walk into the gym, there’s a good chance that you tend to gravitate toward the same section first each time. Maybe it’s the cardio machines: Sweating it out on the treadmill, elliptical, or ...

You’re at the gym, ready for the perfect workout — do you start with cardio, or do you lift first? A group of fitness experts have weighed in on the best way to order your exercise routine, to help ...

When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training machines to ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or ...

Lie flat on your back on a workout bench, feet flat on the ground. Grip the barbell just outside shoulder-width. Lower the barbell toward your chest, maintaining a 45-degree angle with your elbows.

If you want to build a healthy, strong, and functional body, your best bet is to create a well-rounded workout routine. As you can likely guess, that means regularly performing both cardio and weight ...

Cardio and weights are both key components of any fitness program, whether you’re trying to stay healthy, lose weight, or excel in athletic competition. But how do you combine the two? That’s the ...

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