We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Running vs weights and resistance

featherbheather
featherbheather Posts: 5
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is one better than the other - or do you have to do both to maintain a tone figure?

Replies

  • happyjacks
    happyjacks Posts: 31 Member
    Here's my experience:

    I do a mix of cardio and weights. I prefer cardio (it doesn't involve as much thinking - I can zone out while doing it), but have found that adding in a decent amount of strength training is building a body (via building more muscle) that will allow me to burn calories more effeciently (via higher metabolism)

    I love to eat - thus I need muscles to help burn those dang calories that I can't seem to pass up. LOL

    I easily maintained weight during the holidays, despite throroughly enjoying lots of yummy holiday treats, by continuing cardio and weights diligently.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories