A lot of experts will say perform your weight training first as you will be stronger and accrue more strength in this phase of the session as well as burn glycogen stores.

This in turn, allows you to potentially burn more body fat while doing your cardio routine second.

The one negative to this is the intensity of your cardio workout will be reduced due to the fact that the muscles are fatigued and have undergone intense strength training.

The other opinion, and one in which I feel is more relevant, is based on the fact that the order of this routine should be decided more on the basis of what your training goals are.

If your primary goal is to increase muscle size and strength, then complete your weights first.

Performing the resistance-based exercises first will allow you to accrue more strength and size and your body has more energy.

However, if your goal is to improve your fitness, then perform your cardio and interval training portion of the program first then attack your weights after.

This will allow you to generate the most energy for your fitness session, then finishing your session with weights.

Both styles of training are important for overall muscle and fitness gains, and should be positioned depending on their level of importance in accordance with your goals.

■ Lukas Chodat is the director of Chodat Fitness.