home  >  FAQs Fitness FAQ's 1. How many times a week should I lift? 2. What is the best way to lose weight? 3. Should I do cardio before or after lifting weights? 4. Should I take supplements? 5. Will steroids help me reach my goals faster? Q. How many times a week should I lift? A. Generally, you should start by defining your goals. For example, if you are trying to lose weight and improve your looks, you should lift at least 4 times per week. back to top Q. What is the best way to lose weight? A. Cardio alone is not the best way to lose weight. Many people think that lifting will only give you big muscles. Actually, a cardiovascular workout combined with lifting weights "shocks" your system into weight loss. Weight training burns fat by creating metabolically active muscle tissue. back to top Q. Should I do cardio before or after lifting weights? A. You should always warm up for five minutes on the treadmill (or by walking to the gym) prior to stretching. Your main cardio workout should occur AFTER lifting weights in order to maximize the use of your energy. back to top Q. Should I take supplements? A. This depends on your fitness level. If you take supplements but you are not working out, you are just wasting money. However, proper use of supplements can help enhance your progress. Keep in mind that generally speaking, the nutrients found in whole foods are often better and cheaper than anything you will find in supplements. back to top Q. Will steroids help me reach my goals faster? A. Definitely not. Steroids should only be used when a doctor prescribes them for a medical condition. Using steriods always causes serious side effects including but not limited to weight gain, acne, hair growth, shrinking of the testicles, depression, and even forms of cancer. If you want to look like a dry raisin, take lots of steroids. This is because you blow up quickly and then shrink. back to top QUICK TIP Try to eat something at least every three hours.