Cardio Vs. Strength Training: Which Is Better?

Опубликовано: 26 Ноябрь 2024
на канале: Lacey Baier

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It really depends on your goals...

If your goal is improved heart health and endurance, cardio is better.

If your goal is improved body composition (reduced body fat percentage and increased lean muscle mass), weight training is better.

Here’s the science:

A cardio workout burns more calories than a weight-training workout. However, your metabolism will stay elevated for longer after lifting weights than after cardio, and weight lifting is better for building muscle, which will also burn more calories and increase your total daily calorie expenditure.

While doing cardio can certainly help your fat loss goals, weight training is just more effective and will also give you a more “toned” body shape.

Thus, an ideal exercise program for improving body composition and health includes cardio and weights.

But, ultimately, it comes down to your goals, and what you prefer, and what one works best for your lifestyle so you keep wanting to do it.

Personally, I don’t really enjoy running, but I love weight lifting and building muscle. So I incorporate a small amount of cardio, but focus more on weight training, which aligns with my goals, lifestyle, and preferences.

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