Deadlifts are so cool! I'm afraid of them, though. I have back injury fear. (: I even do cheater squats leaning against a yoga ball against the wall, to keep my back straight. Maybe the thing to do is work with a trainer on them so I can get proper form.

I like the idea of varying my sequence. And I hear you on alternating cardio with strength training. I just worry that I would never manage to get to the cardio, for I am LAZY.