Better results:Strength or fatloss rotation?

[luvmylbb]

Hi everyone ) I am just curious which rotation has given you better results? Fatloss typr w/ more cardio or strength based rotations? Also what were you trying to achieve and what is your body type? It should be interesteing to see the different opinions on this one.
Take care and happy Catheing

 

[midnight]

I do cardio and strength on alternate days and take a rest day when I need to. I think that I have gotten more results from the strength training BUT you have to have both because each contributes to the success of the other. For example, my lower body strength training helps me to run faster and longer. My goals are to maintain my weight but lower my body fat. I am short and stocky and the weight training has definitely helped my body to look more toned but the cardio is what's helping me maintain my weight. Also, more muscle mass increases the calorie burn as well, even at rest so that's probably helping as well.

--Lois


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[AllisonT]

My body type doesn't fit neatly into the ecto/meso/endomorph categories. I have broad shoulders, not much definition in the waist and narrow hips. I build muscle easily but also put on fat easily, and I carry my extra weight evenly all over my body.

I'm always trying to achieve strength and muscle definition. Rotations or programs that emphasize weights work well for me - if I concentrate on strength and clean eating, the fat loss seems to happen on its own. I tackled a Cathe rotation that was more cardio-intense and it just didn't work for my body at all - I gained muscle strength with the weights work but all the cardio did not melt away the fat like I was expecting it to. Moderate to heavy weights and limited cardio (either three sessions a week, or more sessions but maximum time 30 minutes each) seems to be the recipe for me.

Allison

 

[toastythemosty]

I agree with Midnight. I have seen results quick from strength training my upper body, but when I use to run more and do more lower body workouts last year, I was able to run longer and shed more body fat. So now I have decided to run everyday or every other. Either way, I am going to be incorporating cardio with all my strength training as I would like my body fat to be 13%.

Charlotte~~

 

[Boybert]

I have seen the best results upping my weight training. I used to be focused very heavily on cardio and minimally on weights, and while I had muscular definition, it wasn't nearly what I have now. I think both are great to incorporate, but the strength rotation really jump started me.

"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"

Debbie

 

[RWattier]

I am still trying to figure out what works, but I have DEFINATELY seen more results as far as toning when I lift weight during the week. I am trying to lift my upper body 3X a week and lower body 2X per week and add cardio 3-4 times right now, but for summer I usually end up jogging alot more than that during the week - and running is key for helping me shed those last extra pounds! Running and lifting is the key for me!

I also do pilates 2X a week to stretch out my muscles really good and it helps me balance everything....I definately gain weight in my hips and thighs and butt area - so it takes work to keep that area smaller, and we all know spot reducing doesn't work, but I think running is so the key there as well (and kickboxing helps, which I do once or twice a week for my cardio

 

[hippahips]

Strength-based rotations for the upper body and endurance workouts for lower. I do have to watch what I eat VERY carefully since weight workouts make me ravenous. I know that if I can get in added cardio in the morning (short, not too intense), I'd get even better results. I just don't have the time to do two workouts a day.

Pinky