Cardio or Weights

jcreighton48

Down 40lbs since mid June, probably have another 40 or so to go.

I've been incorporating weight lifting every other day into my routine, some days both cardio and weights.

We all have those days where we're just not feeling it. Obviously I want to continue cutting weight as much/as quickly as I can. So for those days I'm not feeling it, should I focus cardio or weight lifting? And are either better for getting past a plateau?

NorthCascades

Weight loss = calorie deficit.

Cardio burns more calories faster and can be done for longer. If weight loss is your only reason for doing either, there you go. They're both valuable though.

Weights do less for weight loss but they help you lose more of the right kind of weight and less of the wrong kind. That's great for your health and also for how you look naked.

Chieflrg

If you are not feeling it, chances are you need to incorporate better load management.

The only reason I would ever add more resistance training is if you weren't getting adequate stimulus.

breannemarie1993

You don’t need to do cardio to lose weight. Like the person said above, caloric deficit is key. As long as you are getting your workouts in and eating your required calories for the day.. you’re good! But going for a walk is good for anyone’s body! Check out Jordan Syatt on Facebook or Instagram. He will blow your mind with so much good information!

MidlifeCrisisFitness

Cardio burns calories during the exercise. Building muscle increases your daily calorie burn. Do some of both. If weight loss is your goal diet is number 1 then a balance of training and cardio.

J72FIT

jcreighton48 wrote: »

Down 40lbs since mid June, probably have another 40 or so to go.

I've been incorporating weight lifting every other day into my routine, some days both cardio and weights.

We all have those days where we're just not feeling it. Obviously I want to continue cutting weight as much/as quickly as I can. So for those days I'm not feeling it, should I focus cardio or weight lifting? And are either better for getting past a plateau?

If I had to pick one over the other it would be strength training...

ZDub84

Weights. Weights, Weights.

Inspirationalwaterjug

Both but whichever one you can do and enjoy and stay on track.

minnelizzy

Both. It really depends on your goal. Calorie deficit is key. But I’ve gotten to the size I want by not exercising at all in the past. Just diet
This time I don’t just want a number on the scale or size of clothes- I want fitness and strength