What is more important . Lifting or cardio. & WHY?

Brandonalex15
Brandonalex15 Posts: 104 Member
edited February 7 in Fitness and Exercise
What do you personally think is more important . And why ?

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  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    More important to what? Weight loss? General fitness? Cardiovascular conditioning? Just depends on what your goals are and what you like doing.

    If you mean what's more beneficial overall, just very generally speaking, I'd go with weights. Done right, there's not lot of wear and tear on the body, you improve your lean mass and strength, can improve posture, and get some general conditioning in the process.

    Actually, I might go with yoga, come to think of it. Just as an overall, all-purpose, 'most benefits for the time invested' sort of thing.
  • Brandonalex15
    Brandonalex15 Posts: 104 Member
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  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    What's most important is something you like and can keep up with. No point doing something you hate so will give up after a few weeks
  • DaddyDave101
    DaddyDave101 Posts: 72 Member
    It all depends on what you are trying to achieve. At the moment I am 70% cardio but as the fat goes the strength training ratio will increase.
  • FindingMyPerfection
    FindingMyPerfection Posts: 702 Member
    What's more important taste or smell?

    Honestly op they are two things that come together to make life better. Neither is more important unless you have a specific goal that is one sided such as becoming a bodybuilder or a marathon runner.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    more important?

    Whatever keeps you doing it.

    For me, I do weights and little to no cardio.
    So that is most important to me.
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    To me, weights, to retain as much muscle as possible to look better, gaining strength, good for your bones etc
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    Weights helps with bone mass, overall muscle tone, and help to balance fitness and strength. Cardio helps to increase cardiovascular health by working the heart and circulatory system, and improves oxygen perfusion and overall organ health.

    You really can't be complete without both, and both are necessary for good balance. They're really not even comparable in terms of which one's "more important".
  • janer4jc
    janer4jc Posts: 238 Member
    My vote would be lifting (which can be a cardio event in itself). As we age our bodies tend to lose muscle mass. Building muscle allows us to remain fit and healthier for the long haul.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I run and lift and they both have their purpose. If you're asking about body composition though lifting is more important.
  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
    I would put strength maintenance and development above cardio as strength training can have an aspect of cardio inbuilt anyway. Note though, strength training doesn't have to be weight lifting specifically; calisthenics are just as valid.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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    Why come back and bump this without addressing the pertinent question that asked by the first person that responded. Without context, there's no way to properly answer your question.
  • FindingMyPerfection
    FindingMyPerfection Posts: 702 Member
    Bump

    Why come back and bump this without addressing the pertinent question that asked by the first person that responded. Without context, there's no way to properly answer your question.
    My guess is they just want to watch a debate and don't truly care for an answer.
  • deanjou59
    deanjou59 Posts: 737 Member
    I personally think a mixture of both! :) It has been working for me. :)
  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
    Bump

    Why come back and bump this without addressing the pertinent question that asked by the first person that responded. Without context, there's no way to properly answer your question.

    Exactly. Did the original poster even read the questions posed to him/her?

    It also makes me think the person isn't looking for an answer, but a debate or just killing time online. :laugh:
  • RubyLou25
    RubyLou25 Posts: 212 Member
    Both! I used to do all cardio. I love running and it's my way of relaxing. My body has changed more since I've started lifting weights, and I have a love/hate relationship with it.
  • sally_jeffswife
    sally_jeffswife Posts: 766 Member
    I think both, I try if I can to alternate weight day,cardio day, weight day,cardio day.....I personally like weights a little bit more but I think both are equally important
  • lisalsd1
    lisalsd1 Posts: 1,519 Member
    My husband and I were arguing about this. He said lifting; I said cardio. All he was doing was lifting and was getting bigger/stronger AND fat. All I was doing was cardio and was getting smaller, but not stronger or firmer.

    He started adding more cardio, and surprise...surprise, he lost fat. I started adding strength-training and have gotten smaller, firmer, and stronger.

    So obviously, both are important.
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