The Question of the Decade… Cardio or Weight Training?

So commonly, the question “Is Cardio or Weight training better?” is raised.  But the question that is more important is “Better for what?” When answering this question we must think about what our overall goals are.

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If your overall goal is to weight loss, you must burn more calories than you take in.

1 pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories.  Therefore, in order to lose 1 pound you must burn 3,500 calories more than you ate.  Cardio exercise, along with eating healthy, is crucial for weight loss.

Here are some cardio workouts that are fun, physical can be done without an expensive monthly gym membership.  This chart shows the amount of calories you can burn while participating in the corresponding activity for 1 hour.  It is based on a 130 pound woman.

Basketball game	584
Dancing	219
Hiking	438
Skipping (Jump Rope)	730
Swimming (Laps)	511
Volleyball	292

What are your fitness goals and how can you satisfy them?