Is it ok to do Cardio Before my Workout?

Question

I am going to be doing swimming and Cross Country in the Fall.

Any my gym is 20 minutes from school and 10 minutes from my house. ( I live 30 minutes from school).

So basically i will have to go to practice for one of these teams (alternating days for each team) before I go to the gym to lift.

My question is: Will I still lose fat, and gain muscle if i "HAVE" to do cardio before my workout?

Answer 1

Yes, you'll actually lose fat faster with the cardio.  

Answer 2

Yea! Cardio does wonders. In fact, it's probably better. To get your muscles warmed up. You'll lose the weight a lot faster, and gain muscle at probably the same speed but it will be more noticable thanks to the weight lost.