Cardio vs Weight training... Which is better for fat loss? Although cardio burn 2 calories more than strength training, strength training is more effective because it gives you a metabolic spike in which you are able to burn calories and hour after your training session. WHY? because it is repairing muscles that were torn, this in actual fact means that strength training is better at burning fat. For a healthier lifestyle, Mike Meyers, Ph.D explains that nothing compares with cardio for longevity, it reduces the risk of obesity, the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, minimizes the risk of osteoporosis, stroke and different types of cancer. In a study done by the Journal of Internal medicine (2007) they could prove that aerobic activities prevents swelling around the heart and also increases good cholesterol by 8% in just 8 weeks. Cardio has a well-rounded impact on overall health. With strength training at least 2 times weekly prevents increased abdominal fat which could restrict blood flow to your organs according to National Institute of Health. Further benefits for strength training include building lean muscle mass, as we get older we lose muscle, “Sarcopenia” which is the gradual loss of muscle mass that begins for most women after age 35. Your joint flexibility is maintained and strengthened, your bone density in increase and you are able to manage your weight better – more muscle equals to more calories being burned daily, meaning that your metabolism will be higher with those that only do cardio. It is clear that a mixture of both cardio and strength training will give you the best results in an effort to lose weight, with a calorie restricted diet. #usn #USNFaceofFitness2017 #gym #gymfreak #armgoals #fitness #fitmom #fitmomsofig #gymsofficial #nutritechsa #myproteinsa #over35s #gymfreak #backgoals #fitnessmotivation #fitgirls #womenwholift #3dnutritionsa #womenandmuscles #over35fitness #armgoals #fitmom #nutritech #weightloss #fatblaster #gymgirlscertified #legendsofmuscles #marlonadams999 # mqubd #fitmoms #yourfitnessguru #fitnessmagazine #dniellypie