Cardio vs weight training to lose weight
DirtyTrickster
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Which is more effective in addition to a calorie deficit?
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You need to do both.0
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I figured I'd get this answer.
Specifically, which is better for losing weight?0 -
Lift heavy and do a little bit of cardio. I used to camp out on the cardio machines and didn't see results until I started doing weights hard.0
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Neither is effective for losing weight, but weight training will help make the weight you do lose more fat instead of muscle0
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Neither. Both burn calories. How many calories one burns vs the other is HUUUGELY variable. Which is "better" will largely depend on what you do and how you do it.0
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clipartghost wrote: »Neither is effective for losing weight, but weight training will help make the weight you do lose more fat instead of muscle
I thought we were beyond this. Given a reasonable diet, cardio has very similar muscle-sparing qualities as does lifting.0 -
I lift heavy 5 days a week now, but was debating lifting 3 days and doing some treadmill action 2 days. Not sure if it will help or hinder my weight loss goals.Lift heavy and do a little bit of cardio. I used to camp out on the cardio machines and didn't see results until I started doing weights hard.
Ok - which is more effective at burning calories.clipartghost wrote: »Neither is effective for losing weight, but weight training will help make the weight you do lose more fat instead of muscle
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diet for weight control; exercise for fitness.
Here's an example of what I mean by that...I train hard and I train a lot...on average I ride 60-80 miles per week or so...I do some cross training a couple days per week on the elliptical and do more swimming during the summer...and I lift 3x weekly. I have lost weight doing this...I have maintained my weight for over a year and a half doing this...and I did a bulk cycle doing this (though I did cut back on some cardio because I just couldn't eat that much consistently).
The primary difference between those three weight control objectives was not the exercise...it was my diet and my energy (calorie) consumption.0 -
DirtyTrickster wrote: »I figured I'd get this answer.
Specifically, which is better for losing weight?
They both are. Just do your 5 days a week of lifting followed by a 30 minute walk on a 10% incline.0 -
Just do what you enjoy. End of story.0
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lose weight faster - cardio.
look better when you get there - weights
best option - happy medium between the two.0 -
They both are. Just do your 5 days a week of lifting followed by a 30 minute walk on a 10% incline.
Time is a premium, so I need to choose one or the other. I have 1 hour during lunch where I get to the gym, so I need to choose to lift or run. After work "me" time is not an option.
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If it's just weight loss you're looking for, then long long endurance cardio while not consuming enough carbs and protein to support muscle sparing.DirtyTrickster wrote: »Which is more effective in addition to a calorie deficit?
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Cardio for 10 minutes after 50 mins resistance training? Cardio and resistance training on alternating days?0
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DirtyTrickster wrote: »
Could always go before work, I do.
Regardless - In that case, do what you enjoy most so you don't lose motivation and make sure your diet is in check.0 -
So why do bodybuilders still lift weights when cutting?clipartghost wrote: »Neither is effective for losing weight, but weight training will help make the weight you do lose more fat instead of muscle
I thought we were beyond this. Given a reasonable diet, cardio has very similar muscle-sparing qualities as does lifting.
Personally, lifting weights doesn't have any measurable effect on my TDEE. I don't even count it on MFP, I just count aerobic training.DirtyTrickster wrote: »Ok - which is more effective at burning calories.
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Why not just do cardio on your "rest days" between lifting? Or do neither. Exercise will help you retain your muscle mass while you're in a calorie deficit, but from what I understand it's not going to accelerate your weight loss.0
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DirtyTrickster wrote: »Which is more effective in addition to a calorie deficit?
cardio for weight loss. weights for making muscle... I always go after the loss and then start my weights again...I value my time.0 -
DirtyTrickster wrote: »I figured I'd get this answer.
Specifically, which is better for losing weight?
err because its the correct answer. They do different things, one helps your cardio vascular system as well as burning calories and the other helps you maintain muscle mass. You need to understand what that means before making your choice or just accept you do both because they give different benefits.0 -
Calorie deficit for weight loss, exercise for fitness. I do both cardio and weight training, but if I had to choose one over the other, I'd go for the weights, or a workout that incorporated a mix of HIIT and weights - you can pack a good mix of both into a short amount of time - perfect for a lunch break workout.DirtyTrickster wrote: »
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If it's just weight loss you're looking for, then long long endurance cardio while not consuming enough carbs and protein to support muscle sparing.
i likes me fasted endurance cardio, but take it slow, and take some bcaas while you do it, i have found it very beneficial to fat loss0 -
There is no best, There is no either/or. 1 hr a day is more than enough time to use either method or a combination of both to achieve your goals. It is impossible to answer which one is BEST.0
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I used to do lots of cardio but switched up to a more weight oriented routine. I noticed within weeks the recomposition taking place.
I usually finish my weight training with a 15 min HIIT on the stationary bike. In between days I try to go for a 30-45 min brisk walk.
I prefer lifting to cardio.0 -
clipartghost wrote: »Neither is effective for losing weight, but weight training will help make the weight you do lose more fat instead of muscle
err no. It depends how much you do. All things being equal then if you do enough exercise you can lose by exercise alone. I will assume you are at maintenance for the conumption side. Cardio will burn more calories than lifting. Thast not to say ist better, its simply different.0 -
DirtyTrickster wrote: »
When something is important, you make the time; otherwise you're only making excuses. Excuses won't get the results you're looking for. Just alternate what you do between weights and cardio (it's what I do), carefully monitor calorie consumption, and it will work.
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alternate days if you want the benefits of both.
For MYSELF, I have made the decision to work on mostly cardio until I reach my (first) goal- which is halfway to my goal weight. At that point, I will begin implementing more strength training. Once I reach my goal weight, I will reevaluate my situation and see if I think it would best (for me) to focus more on one or the other, or keep it around 50% both.0 -
DirtyTrickster wrote: »
Make the most of your time...45min lifting, 15min cardio? HIIT training? Again, what everyone else said...exercise for fitness...calorie deficit for weight loss. They do go hand-in-hand when you're like me and obtain a deficit with exercise. I'm far from my goals, but I'm good at telling others how it's done, LOL.0 -
MelWick524 wrote: »DirtyTrickster wrote: »
I'm far from my goals, but I'm good at telling others how it's done, LOL.
BAHAHHAAAAAA right there with ya!
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It's about the look you are striving to achieve... look at pictures of marathon runners, and competitive road racers (cycling ala the Tour de France etc.)... THEN look at sprinters... gymnasts, "regular" atheletes... of course your golasd might be a bit more modest than trying to achieve that kind of high performance body... BUT the intent of your training will be reflected in one of the contrasting illustrations...endurance atheletes... are thin... their muscles development is a result of the body's need to become as efficient at burning calories as possible... so... very low body fat...very lean thin muscles...where Sprinters and other sorts...do NOT require the same type of efficiencies... power and strength are more important for shorter durations... MY preference... I too have JUST ONE hour at the company gym...at the moment I am blowing 32 minutes of Cardio followed by about 20 minutes of upper body lifts and at least one day of squats... 3 times a week... I also do lunges on a daily basis when I take my dogs for their morning walk... 3 sets of walking lunges 20 reps on each leg. it's early enough that not many folks see me doing that
My current goal is to simply reduce my body fat %... ultimately.. i'd like to regain the body and functional fitness and strength I had when I played loose head prop in the local rugby union.
So.. the answer really is...IT depends on WHAT you want to look like?0 -
This might be way wrong, but what I've been doing is eating healthy and 4-5 days a week, walking or jogging 3-5 miles, and then every other day I do some curls and dips for my arms.
I'm not looking to get ripped or skinny, just trying to drop a little weight and add a little muscle to my arms.0
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