The Fat Loss Dilemma: Cardio or Weights? When it comes to shedding pounds and toning up, many people are torn between cardio exercises like running or cycling, and weight training with free weights or machines.
Both methods have their merits, but the effectiveness of each in promoting fat loss is a topic of ongoing debate.
Understanding the Basics of Cardio and Weight Training Cardio exercises raise your heart rate and sustain it at an elevated level for a period of time, exhausting the body's energy stores to lead to weight loss over time.