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cardio vs. strength training

jackie0690
jackie0690 Posts: 4
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all,

Quick question regarding the effectiveness of cardio vs. strength training for a person new to working out.

I'm currently 230 lbs. and of course looking to drop some weight. I'm beginning my new workout regiment by focusing solely on cardio (generally doing about an hour on the elliptical - in my mind I'm thinking that I need to lose weight before there's any muscle to tone...is this right? or should I already be doing strength training too?) Like I said, I'm new to the community and looking for some advice on the best way to lose some weight.

Thanks.

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  • Msaip
    Msaip Posts: 482 Member
    Muscle will burn more calories than fat. It's a great idea to incorporate some strength training. It's good to have muscle to support that cardio training. I like the 30 day shred with jillian michaels. You can strength train at any weight/size!

    GO FOR IT!
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    There should be no "versus". Do both. They are not mutually exclusive.
  • Furrytreats
    Furrytreats Posts: 132 Member
    I agree, both is great for losing. Seems like I lose quicker when I add cardio, but strength is great for staying power and to help burn calories.
  • SoFancySoBlessed
    SoFancySoBlessed Posts: 224 Member
    Muscle will burn more calories than fat. It's a great idea to incorporate some strength training. It's good to have muscle to support that cardio training. I like the 30 day shred with jillian michaels. You can strength train at any weight/size!

    GO FOR IT!


    I TOTTALY AGREE...JILLIAN IS FUN AND YOU WILL SEE THE RESULTS IF YOU STICK TOO IT!!! GOOD LUCK :heart:
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    There should be no "versus". Do both. They are not mutually exclusive.

    Agreed.

    I still have 40-50 lbs to lose, but have been doing strength training from the start. It's exciting to see my muscles become more developed, even though I'm still trying to lose fat. You might have to poke through a few inches of fat to find my abs, but I can point out my bicep and rear deltoid and tricep muscles in my arms. :drinker:

    I figure, why wait until you can see my muscles before I start working on them? this way, they look halfway decent when they start showing! :laugh:
  • ElaineDianne70
    ElaineDianne70 Posts: 243 Member
    Do weights too! The more muscle on your body the higher your metabolism, which means you burn more calories 24 hours per day.
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