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Question: Cardio or strength training for weight loss?
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i have seen two separate trainers at my gym. One says do cardio 50 minutes 3-4 days a week and 20 min and strength training the rest. The other trainer says... do strength training 4-5 days a week w/ 20 min cardio and maybe if i felt like coming in 5-6 days do extra cardio. Which one is best for losing 10 pounds and toning up and getting rid of that dreadful body fat. I am not terribly fat i weigh 145 and am 5'5 and female in case you didnt know .... So what one! also pyruvete? any good benefits?thanks so far... I know you cant tone w/ cardio but i thought you had to do cardio to lose the fat first.... The work out world is so weird! everyone has there opinion on what works best! I guess Its all about trying and seeing what works!
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Answer#1: it would be better to do more weight training, because when you build muscle your body will burn more calories because you are putting more strain on your muscles as if you were to run. you will also turn your fat into hard muscle. you may find that you might gain a little weight but that is only muscle weight but you will lose that body fat you are looking to do
Answer#2: I'd agree with Slappy's answer; especially since your goal is to tone...
Answer#3: I tend to think the second one's advice is better. Building lean muscle mass means that you are creating a more efficient fat-burning "engine," even when you're body is at rest. In other words, it raises your base metabolic rate. Plus, you mentioned toning as a goal. You can't "tone" with cardio. You can only burn fat and expose untoned muscles.ADDENDUM... You are still doing some cardio with the second recommendation. It's all a matter of emphasis. I think the second recommendation is a more efficient path to your goal, that's all.
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