The Real Scoop: Weight Training vs. Cardio
So... There's a big debate out there on weight training vs. cardio. Well, among fitness professionals it isn't really a debate. But among men and women who are trying desperate to lose fat and get in shape - there's a ton of misinformation out there to sort through.
That's why today, yes, today, we will uncover the real deal on this debate. This advice applies to both men AND women. So strap yourself in, and read on...
First: The Myths About Cardio.
If you've been shying away from weight training because it's scary... because you're a woman... or because you're afraid of getting "bulky"... Throw those fears out the door!
Weight training + Cardio = Fast Fat Loss. Period.
You need to do them together. They're like Yin and Yang.
That's why today, yes, today, we will uncover the real deal on this debate. This advice applies to both men AND women. So strap yourself in, and read on...
First: The Myths About Cardio.
- You have to run hours a day for results, but it's really the only way to burn fat.
- It makes you look slim and toned.
- It's boring.
- It's only for men.
- It makes women look bulky.
- It makes you strong, but not lean and toned.
- It's not for fat loss.
- Weight Training: ONLY with a super-high-calorie diet, and TONS of protein, will it get you really bulky. You also need testosterone. Simply put, most women don't have enough testosterone to bulk up.
- Weight Training: Muscle naturally burns calories throughout the day. You get muscle through weight training. Muscle also boosts your metabolism, helping you burn fat throughout the day. Weight training = super effective for fat loss.
- Cardio: It will only get you so far. After a while, you plateau with cardio. You have to blend in weight training with it to really see results.
- Cardio: On its own, it's not going to get you very toned and defined. Again, you have to blend it with weight training.
- Cardio: It's only boring if you make it boring! There are TONS of cardio exercises. Too many to count. Do a quick YouTube search and you'll be overwhelmed. If you're bored, switch it up, and keep learning new exercises. Running is not the end-all-be-all!
If you've been shying away from weight training because it's scary... because you're a woman... or because you're afraid of getting "bulky"... Throw those fears out the door!
Weight training + Cardio = Fast Fat Loss. Period.
You need to do them together. They're like Yin and Yang.
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