Cardio vs. Strength training for quicker loss?

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  • katiejo72
    katiejo72 Posts: 1 Member
    Strength training does not have to be heavy lifting. I have found low weight, high repetition strength training to be very effective, particularly as a woman. I also agree that you should do both strength training and cardio, as well as developing/maintaining healthy eating habits. If your gym has a Body Pump class, check it out. You'll get the strength training as well as a little cardio.
  • auntiekei
    auntiekei Posts: 14
    I started a new way of living on January 15, 2012 and as of August 17, 2012 I have lost a total of 84 lbs.
    I do an hour aerobic tape called walk it off by leslie sansone and then after work I go to the gym for an hour and walk on the treadmill for 40 minutes and then do the weight machines. Not sure if this is the right way but it sure is working for me.:happy: :happy:
  • ash190489
    ash190489 Posts: 587 Member
    My suggestion is to do a combination.

    Cardio = interval training

    Strength = heavy weights to maintain and build muscle and watch those inches disappear (truly makes a HUGE difference).

    The key is to have variety.

    Good luck.
  • rlynnehawk
    rlynnehawk Posts: 71 Member
    I do both. I work out at the Gym 5 days a week doing 45 min cardio (elliptical trainer), and I do the 30 min circuit. The circuit is a total body workout. You can increase the weights as you go. I started out doing 10 lbs in all the machines, and I am now doing 70 per. The other good thing is that the steps in between the machines keeps your heart rate up.

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