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Weight Loss and Weight Lifting

Valqis
Valqis Posts: 1,016 Member
edited February 16 in Fitness and Exercise
I just got out of a lunch and learn and was advised that in order to lose weight and lean up, i have to do both cardio and lift weights, or i will be a flabby smaller version of myself. I have never thought of this before.

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  • norcalskater
    norcalskater Posts: 194 Member
    Actually you can lean up without doing either as long as you eat with a consistent and accurate caloric deficit. I think everyone should do cardio and lifting anyway I'm just saying they are not the key nor the only way. I was doing both and not losing any weight. It wasn't until I joined this site and started tracking and having control over my diet with a 200 calorie deficit then I lost 16 lbs and have not gained any back.
  • jardimgirl
    jardimgirl Posts: 522 Member
    Bump
  • elenathegreat
    elenathegreat Posts: 3,988 Member
    I've always been curious to know what is considered to be "doing weights"...I have always been naturally muscular, and strength is necessary for much of what I do, but I have never formally "lifted weights".
  • norcalskater
    norcalskater Posts: 194 Member
    I've always been curious to know what is considered to be "doing weights"...I have always been naturally muscular, and strength is necessary for much of what I do, but I have never formally "lifted weights".

    Picking up a dumbbell lifting it 6-12 times rest for 30 seconds and repeat 4 times then move onto a different lift. At MINIMUM that is what I consider weight lifting.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Strength training while losing maintains muscle mass, which yes, will produce better results than if muscle mass is lost. It should be some sore of progressive strength exercise. I like Stronglifts 5x5. I've also heard good things about convict conditioning if you don't have gym access.
  • Sarge516
    Sarge516 Posts: 256 Member
    From my point of view (Personal Trainer), I say that the BEST way to lose weight is to combine all 3. A good diet, cardio, and weight training. There are sooo many benefits to strength training.
  • elenathegreat
    elenathegreat Posts: 3,988 Member
    So is bodyweight exercise( pushups, chin ups, etc) considered strength training, or not?
  • countrygirl7mels
    countrygirl7mels Posts: 36
    From my point of view (Personal Trainer), I say that the BEST way to lose weight is to combine all 3. A good diet, cardio, and weight training. There are sooo many benefits to strength training.

    This is the best advice on this thread.
  • Ang019
    Ang019 Posts: 1 Member
    Yes it is!
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