Strength training or cardio to get the weight off?

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  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    Any exercise that you will do is the best exercise for you. I lift 2-3 times a week, do yoga 2-3 times a week (usually at home, occasionally I take a group class), and walk on my lunch break everyday at work..

    Strength training is something I added after my weight loss because my brother's pelvis cracked through but didn't move after a deer hit his motorcycle. The ortho asked me if he lifted weights while he was out cold. "yes, since he played football in high school". "That would explain it. This usually requires surgery." since I am the family klutz and most likely to fall and break a hip, lifting seemed like a good preventive measure. Turns out I also love it.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    Both! Cardio burns more calories (typically) than weight-lifting in a session. However, consistent lifting with a progressive program will yield long term benefits.

    Think of cardio like investing in the stock market--great possibility of quick, high returns. Think of lifting like investing your money in a CD with a 3.5% interest rate. It'll take a while, but with patience will yield great results in the long run.
  • work_on_it
    work_on_it Posts: 251 Member
    DapperDassie wrote: »
    Both

    +1. I lost 60 pounds last year. I tried to mix it up. A lot of HIIT sessions will cover both. I think when you're starting the journey, its easy to get lost in the specifics of what this day what that day how many macros, etc etc. What worked for me was eating less and moving more.
  • ksz1104
    ksz1104 Posts: 260 Member
    You should do both. There are plenty of workout routines that incorporate both strength training and cardio.
  • youdoyou2016
    youdoyou2016 Posts: 393 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    The best results come with a total package approach: calorie deficit + cardio+strength training.

    This has been my experience, too.

    I lost over 100 lbs through a deficit. I've been sick and injured for a while, and only very recently have I been able to exercise and lift weights. I do not notice the scale moving down any quicker adding resistance training, but my body is changing quickly: losing inches, looking "toned," etc. I'd do all three mentioned above.
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