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Both Strength Training and Cardio Can Help You Lose Weight—But One Is More Effective, Says an Obesity Doctor

She produces a weekly YouTube series, Weight Medicine with Dr. Meghan MD, and provides life coaching. She is also an ...
Study Finds

Weightlifting Beats Cardio For Blood Sugar Control, Mouse Model Shows

Conventional wisdom says cardio is king for fighting obesity and diabetes. Weightlifting may be more beneficial after all.
Los Angeles Times

Cardio vs. Weights: Which Is Better for Fat Loss?

Torn between the treadmill and the dumbbells? You’re not alone. In a world overflowing with “fat loss hacks” and fitness trends, it’s easy to get caught in the middle. The hum of treadmills on one ...
Health.com

Pilates, HIIT, Cardio, or Weights? Experts Reveal What’s Best for Weight Loss

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...
Sports Illustrated

Science Confirms Lifting Weights Is Just as Effective as Cardio for Fat Loss

New research proves strength training isn't just for muscle—it's a powerful fat loss tool. Cardio has its place, but lifting builds the metabolic engine that burns fat 24/7. It's time to train smarter ...
Men's Journal

Cardio vs. Strength Training: Which Is Better for Shrinking Middle-Age Belly Fat?

Experts break down how cardio and strength training impact fat loss—and which one takes the lead in fighting stubborn belly fat. “As we reach midlife…we lose muscle and our hormones change,” LaNeve ...
Well+Good

Let’s stop pitting strength against cardio—they’re better together

We ask the question cardio vs weights often of our workouts but we need both strength training and cardio for a balanced workout. It took me years to say the sentence “I’m a runner” with confidence.
New York Post

Why ‘calories in, calories out’ isn’t a perfect science — and could be the reason you’re not losing weight

If you're on a calorie deficit and not losing weight, health coach Jill Brown has some advice. Jill Brown We’ve all been there. You’re eating less, moving more, yet the scale refuses to budge. In a ...
Medical News Today

Strength training for weight loss: How it helps and tips

Strength training is a form of aerobic exercise that has many benefits, including aiding weight loss. Incorporating strength training as part of an exercise routine can help individuals lose weight, ...
New York Post

Why you’re not losing weight in a ‘calorie deficit’ — and how extreme diets actually slow your metabolism

A nutrition expert reveals the key miscalculation keeping you from meeting your weight loss goals. Africa Studio - stock.adobe.com Are fasting, calorie counting and deprivation slowing your metabolism ...
Rolling Out

Treadmill vs elliptical, which cardio machine burns more calories in 2024?

The battle between treadmills and ellipticals has long divided fitness enthusiasts, with each machine offering unique benefits for cardiovascular health. As home gyms become increasingly popular, ...