Strength or Cardio First?

A recent article by personal trainer Jonathan Ross in the IDEA Fitness Journal gives advice on what type of exercise should be done first based on a person's goals. I think many people will be surprised that if weight loss is a main goal you should do strength training first.

This table provides a concise explanation of the timing;

Main Goal?
Better Endurance Performance in Running or Triathlon Races	Cardio First
Lose Weight or Get Leaner	Strength First
Improving Strength	Strength First
Concentrating on Upper Body Strength	Cardio or Strength First
Concentrating on Lower Body Strength	Strength First (& no cardio for more serious strength goals)
General Fitness	Your Choice (but for motivation and fatigue reasons do the one you enjoy least first)