Weight training versus aerobics for fat loss
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A medical journal published study from last month gave great news for people looking to lose weight.
Ninety-four women were put on caloric restricted diets and lost on average around 25-30 pounds. They were divided into three groups:
- Aerobic training
- Resistance training
- No training
In addition to body fat their resting energy expenditure (their metabolic rate, how many calories they burn a day doing nothing) was measured. The result? The no-training and aerobic-training groups lost significant amounts of muscle and their metabolism decreased. The resistance training group not only didn’t lose any muscle but they gained muscle. And the icing on the cake is that their resting energy expenditure went up!
Bottom line, you MUST weight train when you are trying to lose weight if you want to maintain muscle and your metabolism.
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Interesting article. Good to see more research that encourages women to take up weight training!
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I am convinced, Josh!
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Weight training is extremely important - I have found that in my own weight loss journey. A combination of the two (weights/cardio) has been most effective though. I think often people will stress one more than the other - when I think both are very important.