More information that shows resistance training > cardio. If you only have time to primarily focus on one of them, go with resistance training! _______________ Reposted from @themusclephd . 💥 We often hear that exercise can increase energy expenditure. Why is this the case? - 💥 Following a workout, our bodies typically consume extra oxygen (EPOC effect) as we need to spend additional energy to support recovery from training. With this in mind, different types of exercise can have a different EPOC effect. - 💥 As this study shows, both resistance training and interval training have a greater EPOC effect than traditional cardio training. Why? Both types of exercise are likely going to impose a greater recovery demand! It's worth keeping in mind, though, that this effect will only account for about 250-calories throughout a 12-hour period. While statistically significant, the clinical significance might not make a massive difference in your long term training. - ▪️ Based on: Greer, B. K., Sirithienthad, P., Moffatt, R. J., Marcello, R. T., & Panton, L. B. (2015). EPOC comparison between isocaloric bouts of steady-state aerobic, intermittent aerobic, and resistance training. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86(2), 190-195. ---- . . . . . . . . . . . . . #fitscience #workout #research #fitnessgoals #fatlossactivity #fatloss #musclescience #fitness #fitnesstip #cardio #intervaltraining #resistancetraining #intervals #weightlifting #fitnessactivity #strength #fitspo #strongoverskinny https://www.instagram.com/p/CFeZ0AAA8Hv/?igshid=h2nu1ux7ctmx















