Which is really better for fat loss? Contrary to recent headlines, aerobic exercise alone is not a recipe for faster fat loss. Instead, a combination of resistance training and aerobics will lead to the most impressive, and longest lasting improvements in...
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Which is really better for fat loss? Contrary to recent headlines, aerobic exercise alone is not a recipe for faster fat loss. Instead, a combination of resistance training and aerobics will lead to the most impressive, and longest lasting improvements in body composition. Introduction Back in December, PN’s Dr. John Berardi posted a link on his Facebook page to an article on Science Daily, with the headline: “Aerobic Exercise Trumps Resistance Training for Weight and Fat Loss” This post led to much controversy and outraged discussion. Why? Where to begin? First, Science Daily’s headline misrepresents the study’s results. The study doesn’t actually conclude that aerobic exercise is better than resistance training for weight or fat loss. Huh? Then what’s up with that headline? Well, first – as usual – the media oversimplified things; to the point of not even being accurate. And yes, that’s why most media headlines are not very trustworthy. Second, the study used terrible training progra
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